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Uyghur leader, 8 Chinese dissidents allowed to attend Dharamsala meeting

As many as 69 foreign delegates, including Uyghur leader Ilshat Hasan, met the Dalai Lama during the Interethnic Interfaith Leadership Conference.

May 1, 2016

Tirupati temple trust may deposit 7.5 tonnes of gold under govt scheme

However, Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam wants the rate of interest to be calculated on the prevailing value of gold at the time of maturity.

May 1, 2016

Chinese govt creates 'fishing militia' to sail into disputed South China Sea: Report

A number of Hainan fishermen and diplomats told Reuters some of these vessels have small arms.

May 1, 2016

6 killed in Texas floods as severe weather lashes central US

The city received 19 cm of rain in less than an hour, which caused the floods.

May 1, 2016

Aleppo bombed as Syrian army begins 'calm' plan elsewhere

The Syrian army announced a "regime of calm" late on Friday, which Damascus said was designed to salvage the wider ceasefire.

May 1, 2016

May Day 2016: Best quotes, wishes, messages to share on International Workers' Day

May Day is observed in many parts of the world on May 1.

Apr 30, 2016

Worlds largest ivory bonfire ignited by Kenya Wildlife Service at anti-poaching summit

President Kenyatta is convening Giants Club Summit in bid to stamp out illegal ivory trade.

Apr 30, 2016

Labour: John McDonnell says he wants to restore reputation of party amid anti-Semitism row

The Shadow Chancellor has said that they will root out any anti-Semitism in the party.

Apr 30, 2016

US election 2016: Kasich says Donald Trump would get crushed by Hilary Clinton

The Ohio governor added that he thinks he is the only one who could be the democrat front-runner.

Apr 30, 2016

Hindu tailor hacked to death in Bangladesh; ISIS claims responsibility

The tailor was arrested in 2012 for making anti-Islam remarks.

Apr 30, 2016

$100 million worth ivory to be burnt in Kenya as anti-poaching gesture

Kenya will set fire to 106 tonnes of confiscated ivory and Rhinoceros tusk

Apr 30, 2016

Ken Livingstone regrets Hitler comments but stops short of full apology

Suspended Labour politician says the scandal is about Blairite MPs, not racism.

Apr 30, 2016

Iraq: ISIS attack during Shiite pilgrimage to Baghdad's Imam Kadhim shrine kills 19

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the latest attack on Shia Muslims in Iraq.

Apr 30, 2016

Seven killed as apartment building in Nairobis Huruma district collapses

Locals and politicians blame dangerous new buildings for tragedy.

Apr 30, 2016

International Jazz Day 2016: Barack Obama hosts star-studded concert at White House

Performers included Aretha Franklin, Sting, Diana Krall and Herbie Hancock

Apr 30, 2016