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India's proposed $20B investment in Iran may be in oil, petrochemical and fertiliser projects

India has asked for land for these projects and favourable pricing of natural gas in return for the investments.

Apr 11, 2016

Taiwan says China 'abducted' 8 nationals from Kenya

Kenya had ordered the deportation of 23 Taiwanese nationals acquitted in a telecom scam.

Apr 11, 2016

John Kerry senior-most US official to visit Hiroshima memorial, refrains from apology

U.S. President Barack Obama may visit Hiroshima when he arrives in Japan for the Group of Seven summit next month.

Apr 11, 2016

Bomb targeting education ministry officials kills 1, injures 6 in Kabul

The blast took place near the Bagrami area in Kabul.

Apr 11, 2016

West Bengal Assembly polls 2016: Violence mars second part of first phase elections

Four people were injured, while another was critical after clashes between workers of the Trinamool Congress and the CPM.

Apr 11, 2016

Kerala temple fire: 5 detained for unauthorised fireworks as death toll rises

At least 109 people were killed in the fire at the Puttingal Devi Temple complex in Kollam district Sunday.

Apr 11, 2016

Warring Yemen sides begin truce, warn against violations

The conflict between the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels has killed more than 6,200 people.

Apr 11, 2016

Earthquake measuring 6.8 hits North India

The metro rail service in the national capital was temporarily halted after the tremors were felt.

Apr 10, 2016

23 dead in clashes between ISIS, Army in Philippines

Philippine soldiers battled at least 120 Abu Sayyaf militants in an island in the south.

Apr 10, 2016

Tamil Nadu assembly polls: DMDK rebel MLAs form new party

The MLAs defected questioning the DMDK's alliance with the People's Welfare Front.

Apr 10, 2016

Pakistani troops shell mortars in Poonch, breach ceasefire

The ceasefire violation came after the cancellation of foreign secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan.

Apr 10, 2016

Belgium: Two men charged for terrorist murders; prosecutors say second attack on France was initial plan

The two terrorists were also involved in the Paris attacks that took place in November 2015.

Apr 10, 2016

Explosions rock Kabul after John Kerry's surprise visit

Authorities did not mention the number of casualties or about the nature of blast.

Apr 10, 2016

UK PM releases tax records after 'Panama Papers' storm

The Panama Papers leak revelations have led to demands for Cameron's resignation.

Apr 10, 2016

US Navy leads 30-nation maritime exercise in Middle East

The exercise, which is partly being held in the Arabian Gulf, comes as tensions run high between Gulf Arab countries and Iran.

Apr 10, 2016