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Venezuela government, opposition meet with mediators in Dominican Republic

President Nicolas Maduro is locked in a standoff with the legislature after the opposition won a sweeping majority last year.

May 29, 2016

Haryana bus explosion feared to be a trial run for bigger terror attack in Delhi

An improvised explosive device exploded on a Haryana Roadways bus near Pipli on Thursday, injuring eight people.

May 29, 2016

J&K: Army arrests close aide of Hizbul Mujahideen's top leader in Pulwama

The Army handed over the militant to the local police station in Pulwama, where an FIR was registered against him.

May 29, 2016

Outrage in multi-ethnic Malaysia as government backs Islamic law

"Hudud," the Islamic penal code, has amputations and stoning as punishment for offences under the jurisdiction of the Syariah court.

May 29, 2016

Canada's Trudeau defends assisted suicide bill as deadline nears

The draft legislation would allow people with incurable illnesses or disabilities to end their lives with a medical professional's help.

May 29, 2016

Memorial Day 2016: US President Barack Obama honours armed forces during weekly address

The US president honoured those in the armed forces ahead of Memorial Day on 30 May.

May 28, 2016

Iran asks Pakistan, China to join India in Chabahar port project

The Iranian envoy to Pakistan said Beijing and Islamabad did not show interest in Chabahar, allowing India to seal the deal.

May 28, 2016

UN chief accuses Syrian government of ‘severely’ curtailing humanitarian aid

Stephen O’Brien has said the ongoing war in Syria has blocked humanitarian aid

May 28, 2016

EU imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea

The sanctions include ban on fund transfers to N. Korea, investment from the country in EU nations, and transfer of technology.

May 28, 2016

London Mayor Saqid Khan warns London could be next target for terrorists

The newly elected Mayor has asked for an urgent review to make sure London is prepared for an attack

May 28, 2016

US Election: Republican candidate Donald Trump insists that he ‘loves women’

The controversial candidate has been accused of misogyny in his campaign.

May 28, 2016

New York: World War II plane crashes in Hudson River; 1 dead

The body of a 56-year-old man has been recovered from the crash site.

May 28, 2016

US election: Donald Trump backs out of debate with second place finisher Bernie Sanders

Trump said he would wait to debate the first place finisher, probably Hillary Clinton, or whoever it is.

May 28, 2016

Sedition case filed against 126 in Haryana for calling for fresh reservation stir

A case has been registered against Jat leader Yashpal Malik and others for instigating people for agitation, the police said.

May 28, 2016

US says India's entry into NSG about civilian use of nuclear energy, not arms race

Pakistan and China have been staunch opponents of India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

May 28, 2016