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Russia installing a power link to Crimea to bring light into darkness

But it will take many months of complex engineering before Russia can provide Crimea with secure electricity supply.

Dec 13, 2015

Iraq: Shiite militia demand withdrawal of Turkish troops from Mosul

Militiamen and their supporters gathered in Baghdad's Tahrir square, they were chanting, "No to occupation, no to Turkey."

Dec 13, 2015

Imran Khan calls on Pakistan, India to resolve central issues of difference

He wants trade to be strengthened to alleviate poverty.

Dec 13, 2015

Drive against Shah Rukh Khan's Dilwale in Indore: Right-wing group threatens to vandalise theatres

One right-wing organisation has launched 'Talkies Phodo Abhiyan' against Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dilwale'

Dec 13, 2015

90 killed in worst-ever outbreak of clashes in Burundi's capital Bujumbura

Officials spent Saturday collecting bullet-riddled bodies from city streets.

Dec 13, 2015

US asks Germany for more military help in fight against Isis

U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter had sent a letter asking for a bigger military contribution from Berlin.

Dec 13, 2015

10 killed in bomb blast in Pakistan's Tribal Areas region

On Saturday, at least one soldier was killed and four others injured when a bomb exploded at a paramilitary checkpoint in southwest Pakistan.

Dec 13, 2015

Delhi: 7-year-old girl gang raped by 3; juvenile among accused arrested

Two other accused are still absconding.

Dec 13, 2015

Syria: 16 killed in Homs city blast; Islamic State claims responsibility

Islamic State described the incident as a suicide car bomb attack in the centre of Zahra district, as per reports.

Dec 13, 2015

Bihar: AC coach of Guwahati-Bikaner Express derails after hitting truck

The incident took place in Bihar's Buxar district.

Dec 13, 2015

Delhi: Railways demolish 500 slums in Shakur Basti

One child reportedly died in the incident, but the Railways say the death occurred before demolition.

Dec 13, 2015

Chinese navy conducts more exercises in South China Sea: Defence Ministry

China has been at odds with the United States of late over the strategic waterway.

Dec 13, 2015

COP21: Thousands denounce Paris climate deal draft agreement in mass protest by Eiffel Tower

Thousands of protesters have gathered at the Eiffel Tower to denounce the draft agreement

Dec 12, 2015

Turkey: Drive-by shooting at Ankara office of Hurriyet daily newspaper [Photos]

There are no reports of any injuries.

Dec 12, 2015

New Delhi: Mother names baby Uber after giving birth in taxi en route to hospital

The family of the newborn will name the child Uber on Sunday.

Dec 12, 2015