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Pakistan dismisses claims of ISI role in 2009 attack on CIA camp in Afghanistan

U.S. cables published by a non-governmental research institute revealed ISI offered $200,000 to Haqqani Network for the attack.

Apr 16, 2016

Another earthquake hits Japan, leaves more dead

A 7.3-magnitude quake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture early Saturday, killing at least 19 people after an earthquake on Thursday had left nine dead.

Apr 16, 2016

India, France agree to $8.8B Rafale jet deal: Report

The $8.8 billion deal to purchase 36 Rafale fighter jets could be signed in the next three weeks, NDTV reported.

Apr 15, 2016

Kashmiri student killed in Army firing during protests

Three other people were also injured when protesters clashed with the security forces, ANI reported.

Apr 15, 2016

Driving on national highways to be speed-breaker free

National highways will continue to have rumble strips to control speed on sharp curves, congested areas.

Apr 15, 2016

Chimpanzee swings from power lines after escaping a zoo

The dramatic capture of a male chimpanzee that escaped from a zoo in northern Japan was witnessed by many on 14 April, as dozens of workers and animal experts gathered to primate swinging on power lines. Chacha, a 24-year-old male chimpanzee was declared missing from the Yagiyama Zoological Park early on Thursday after locals reported to authorities that a primate was roaming their neighbourhood.

Apr 15, 2016

Kremlin apologises after Putin wrongly quotes Goldman Sachs, German paper over Panama leaks

The Kremlin spokesperson took the responsibility, saying the information was not checked before forwarding it to the Russian president.

Apr 15, 2016

Dashcam video shows moment strong quake hits southwestern Japan

Dashcam video shows a passenger bus shaking the moment a powerful earthquake hit Kumamoto on 14 April. The red bus was stopped at a red light when the earthquake struck. The driver, Yoshinari Aoki, who filmed it on his dashboard camera, can be heard expressing his surprise at the strength of the quake.

Apr 15, 2016

Reports claim that Iran has bombed ISIS in Iraq.

Iran's Hamaseh UAV joins war drills for the first time

Iran had unveiled the "indigenous" Hamaseh UAV in 2013, and claims it can carry out reconnaissance and attacking missions.

Apr 15, 2016

Govt ranks ministers based on Twitter interactions: Report

Sushma Swaraj was ranked first in how fast and efficiently ministers respond to public grievances on Twitter.

Apr 15, 2016

Life of Pi trainer charged with animal cruelty

Life of Pi trainer charged with animal cruelty after PETA footage of him using a whip on a tiger

Apr 15, 2016

Turkish border guards 'shooting at' civilians fleeing ISIS-rebel clashes in Aleppo

At least 30,000 civilians living in camps have been displaced in the last 48 hours, the Human Rights Watch said.

Apr 15, 2016

UK: Terror suspects arrested in Birmingham, at Gatwick Airport

A woman was among those arrested, the West Midlands Police said on Friday.

Apr 15, 2016

Japan earthquake: Amateur footage captures aftershock tremors

A witness to a powerful earthquake that struck southwestern Japan on 14 April, captured dramatic video of an aftershock in the city of Kumamoto. An earthquake of magnitude 6 hit southwestern Japan, bringing down some buildings, killing at least nine people and injuring hundreds, local media said, but the nuclear regulator reported no problems at power plants.

Apr 15, 2016