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Gunmen attack EU military mission HQ in Mali; one attacker killed

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which began at around 6:30 p.m. local time (1830 GMT).

Mar 22, 2016

Setback for India as China, Nepal sign agreements to boost connectivity, trade

New Delhi's relationship with Kathmandu is said to have turned bitter after Nepal blamed India for the trade blockade.

Mar 21, 2016

BJP legislators meet President over Uttarakhand political crisis

BJP leaders requested President Pranab Mukherjee to give orders to Uttarakhand governor to dissolve the government.

Mar 21, 2016

Visitors greet vernal equinox at Mexicos Teotihuacan

Visitors flocked to the Pyramid of the Sun on 20 March in Teotihuacan, raising their hands to greet the sun during spring equinox celebrations. In order to receive the first rays of the sun and to gather energy for the year, tourists and locals alike trekked up the imposing pyramid in the sacred city of Teotihuacan, located north of Mexico City.

Mar 21, 2016

The rise and fall of Iain Duncan Smith

A look back at the career of the controversial Conservative politician.

Mar 21, 2016

PM Modi condemns those spreading lies about reservation policy

The prime minister said reservation is the "right" of the Dalits and the underprivileged and no one can snatch it from them.

Mar 21, 2016

Donald Trump attacks Obama’s historic Cuba arrival

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told the Palm Beach Republican Party Lincoln Day fundraising dinner on 20 March, that US President Barack Obama should not have stayed in Havana after President Raul Castro was not seen at the airport to greet Obama in Havana.

Mar 21, 2016

Exercise Iron Fist 2016: Failures promt IAF to 'evaluate' after some missiles missed targets

The IAF has said it will look into issues where some of the missiles fired during the Exercise Iron Fist 2016 did not hit the intended target.

Mar 21, 2016

Barack Obama tours Havana in historic Cuba visit

President Barack Obama toured Old Havana on 20 March, on a historic visit that opens a new chapter in US engagement with the islands government after decades of animosity between the former Cold War foes. Traveling with first lady Michelle Obama, her mother and their daughters, Sasha and Malia, the president played tourist on his first night on the Caribbean island, taking in the sights of Old Havana.

Mar 21, 2016

Turkey: Curfew lifted in largest southeastern city as Kurds celebrate new year

The curfew was lifted in the Diyarbakir city as the counter-insurgency operation by the government forces was complete.

Mar 21, 2016

Kerala chief electoral officer defers free rice scheme implementation

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy had in the state budget announced distribution of free rice to all BPL families.

Mar 21, 2016

Video footage shows man trying to escape Brussels police raid

Video footage shows man trying to escape Brussels police raid

Mar 21, 2016

New Paris attack accomplice identified by Belgian prosecutors

Najim Laachraoui, 24, was named as a suspect by Belgium's federal prosecutors Monday.

Mar 21, 2016

West Bengal election: TMC first to debut campaign song on Facebook

Ankhi Das, public policy director, Facebook India, South & Central Asia, said that the Trinamool Congress song was "catchy."

Mar 21, 2016

Vying for foothold in Nepal: India, China offer to build rail lines

Landlocked Nepal wants to connect itself with its neighbours, while lessening its dependence on India.

Mar 21, 2016