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Ivory Coast shooting: CCTV video shows moment of attack

Hotel security camera video captured scenes of an al Qaeda attack on a beach resort town in Ivory Coast on 13 March. Gunmen from al Qaedas North African branch killed 18 people at Grand Bassam, the latest in a string of deadly attacks that have confirmed the Islamists growing reach in West Africa.

Mar 15, 2016

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Malaysia deports 2 Australian journalists for questioning PM; charges dropped

The journalists were taken into custody for crossing a security line and approaching Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to question him about a corruption scandal.

Mar 15, 2016

Aung San Suu Kyi's confidant Htin Kyaw elected Myanmar's president

Myanmar got its first democratically elected president in over 50 years Tuesday.

Mar 15, 2016

Show-cause, not suspension notice, says Kanhaiya Kumar

The panel also recommended levying fines on 21 students for violating university norms.

Mar 15, 2016

Congress alleges Vijay Mallya met Jaitley before leaving India

Mallya has been summoned to appear before the ED Friday, ahead of his Force India Formula One team's race at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend.

Mar 15, 2016

Suspected militants stage attack near key oil field in eastern Libya: Guard

Security forces foiled an attempted suicide car bombing by killing the driver, before engaging the attackers in clashes, the guard said.

Mar 15, 2016

Russia begins to withdraw from Syria on Putin's orders as civil war enters sixth year

Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement coincided with the resumption of U.N.-mediated talks between opposing Syrian parties Monday.

Mar 15, 2016

Crufts 2016: West Highland Terrier Geordie Girl wins Best in Show

A white West Highland Terrier took the overall title of Best in Show at the world-renowned Crufts show 2016 on 13 March. Geordie Girl, also known as Devon, claimed the crown in the 125th year of the show, ahead of six other finalists. Owner Marie Burns scooped up and hugged her perfectly groomed dog when the judge made his choice and said winning felt â€œunrealâ€.

Mar 14, 2016

UN human rights envoy calls for prosecution of North Korea's Kim Jong

Large parts of North Korean population continue to suffer food insecurity, while several people live in slave-like conditions, the envoy said.

Mar 14, 2016

List of bank holidays in March, April 2016

In some cities, banks will remain closed for five days at a stretch due to festivals and a weekend.

Mar 14, 2016

India, Pakistan foreign secretaries may meet in Nepal: Report

The foreign-secretary-level talks between the two countries were discontinued after the attack on the Air Force base in Pathankot.

Mar 14, 2016

London mayor brands Obama hypocritical over Brexit

London Mayor Boris Johnson accuses U.S. President Barack Obama of hypocrisy over Britains upcoming EU referendum.

Mar 14, 2016

Budget 2016: What you really need to know about George Osbornes big speech

IBTimes UK explains what you really need to know about the Budget 2016.

Mar 14, 2016

Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa Assembly polls elections

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2016: AIADMK, DMK rejoice on DMDK going solo

Both the principal parties, the AIADMK and the DMK, claim that actor Vijaykanth's DMDK going it alone will benefit them.

Mar 14, 2016

St Patricks Day: London celebrates early with colourful parade

Celebrations for St Patricks Day took place in central London on 13 March, with organisers saying more than 100,000 people were due to take part. The event brought the best of Irish culture and a packed programme of entertainment to the citys Trafalgar Square.

Mar 14, 2016