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UN special envoy to Syria will be convenor of Syria peace talks on 25 January

Syria is ready to take part in the peace talks to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, next month.

Dec 27, 2015

Iraqi forces battle Isis in Ramadi; gain control over al-Huz neighbourhood

At least five Iraqi security personnel have been killed while fighting Isis, AFP reported.

Dec 27, 2015

Isis gets tougher in the face of airstrikes by US-led coalition: audio message

The authenticity of the message, posted on Twitter accounts, could not be verified.

Dec 27, 2015

Pakistan military helped restart dialogue with India: Report

Pakistani officials said new national security advisor Naseer Khan Janjua will play a key role in reviving India-Pakistan relations.

Dec 27, 2015

Severe flooding and heavy rains in South America; 1,00,000 flee homes

90,000 people in the area around the capital city of Asuncion, Paraguay, have been evacuated

Dec 27, 2015

Fresh tornadoes slam Texas, death toll in US reaches 22

National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes hit multiple cities around Dallas on Saturday evening.

Dec 27, 2015

European capitals have been warned of possible terror attack: Austria Police

The police asked Austrians for their understanding of the need for more security controls.

Dec 27, 2015

'Mann Ki Baat' live streaming (Webcast): Listen to PM Narendra Modi's radio speech online

This year's last episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech programme Mann Ki Baat is live streamed or webcast online on different platforms of the Govt.

Dec 27, 2015

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh will reunite to form 'Akhand Bharat': BJP's Ram Madhav

The BJP leader, however, clarified that the unification can only happen through "popular goodwill" and not war.

Dec 26, 2015

Afghan Taliban deny negotiating with Russia to fight Islamic State

Russia had recently said the interest of the Taliban "objectively coincides" with theirs.

Dec 26, 2015

Delhi odd-even formula: Robert Vadra cries hypocrisy over VIP exemption

All VIPs except Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal exempted from odd-even traffic policy.

Dec 26, 2015

Bushfire blazes more than 100 homes in Australia on Christmas

Officials predicted more blazes to come later in the hot southern summer.

Dec 26, 2015

Air India to serve hot veg meals on short flights

Earlier, it served vegetarian and non-vegetarian sandwiches and cake slices on 90 minute flights.

Dec 26, 2015

China to expel French journalist for criticising mistreatment of Muslim minority

The press visa of Ursula Gauthier expires on 31 December and Beijing has refused to grant an extension.

Dec 26, 2015

Anonymous wages cyber war on Turkey over allegedly supporting Isis [Video]

"Dear Government of Turkey, if you don't stop supporting Isis, we will continue attacking your internet," Anonymous said.

Dec 26, 2015