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Suicide bombings kill 40 in eastern Iraq, eight west of Baghdad

Islamic State group, an ultra-hardline Sunni group that controls large parts of Iraq, claimed responsibility for the blast.

Mar 1, 2016

Hecklers disrupt Trump rally, photographer shoved to the ground

A Time magazine photographer trying to document the protest was grabbed by the neck and shoved to the ground by a secret service agent.

Mar 1, 2016

US lawmakers' letter on intolerance in India unfortunate: MEA

India is proud of its status as world's largest democracy, the external affairs ministry said in response.

Feb 29, 2016

Uttarakhand: Leopard enters village near Haridwar, injures 2

Police team and forest officials have rushed to the spot.

Feb 29, 2016

Kanhaiya not seen in video shouting anti-India slogans, says Delhi Police

"Do you even know what sedition is?" Delhi High Court asked police during hearing.

Feb 29, 2016

Budget 2016: Projects that may bring rural reform

From modernisation of land records to an e-marketing platform to provide competitive market to farmers, the budget indeed focuses on rural reform.

Feb 29, 2016

EU referendum: Nicola Sturgeon warns scaremongering remain campaigners will squander support

SNP leader says she wants the UK to overwhelmingly back a remain vote at the referendum.

Feb 29, 2016

Iran elections: Moderates win Assembly of Experts

The Moderates are also expected to win the parliamentary elections in Iran.

Feb 29, 2016

China: Man stabs 10 students with knife, later kills self

Two of the 10 injured children have sustained severe injuries.

Feb 29, 2016

Thousands may have starved to death in Syria, says UNHRC chief

Human rights have been "violated shockingly" in the besieged areas of Syria, AFP quoted UNHRC chief Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein as saying.

Feb 29, 2016

Burqa-clad woman carrying child's severed head arrested in Moscow

The child's body was found in a building that had been on fire earlier.

Feb 29, 2016

Japan: 3 former Fukushima nuclear plant executives charged with criminal negligence for 2011 radiation leak

The three executives were charged Monday, but have not been arrested.

Feb 29, 2016

North Korea shows arrested American student confess to stealing banner

Otto Warmbier was detained last month on charges of attempting to steal a North Korean banner from a hotel in Pyongyang.

Feb 29, 2016

No gang rape in Murthal during Jat quota stir, says police after woman files FIR against 7

The Haryana Police filed its status report on rape allegations, during the Jat quota stir, at the high court Monday.

Feb 29, 2016

India, US closer to pact to share military logistics: Officials

The pact would allow the two militaries to use each other's land, air and naval bases for resupplies, repair and rest, officials said.

Feb 29, 2016