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Former US President George HW Bush criticises son's way of dealing with 9/11

He also criticised former vice president Richard B. Cheney and former defence secretary Donald H Rumsfeld.

Nov 6, 2015

Myanmar polls on Sunday: Yangon placed under high security alert

Some 50000 security forces are on alert effectively till November 14.

Nov 6, 2015

Afghanistan seeks attack copters from India in a move that may anger Pakistan

This is a small but significant deal marking a shift in Kabul's search for allies.

Nov 6, 2015

Ex-Congress MP Rajaiah, wife, son arrested, sent to jail in suicide case

A case has been registered for harassment and abetment to suicide.

Nov 6, 2015

Karnataka Minister's wife in 'bribery' sting operation by local TV channel

The 'bribe' of Rs 7 lakh was regarding a tender pertaining to the Social Welfare department.

Nov 6, 2015

Journalist arrested for Facebook post against Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh

Rajneesh Sharma is a journalist based in Mandi town.

Nov 6, 2015

Veteran journalist Ved Bhasin passes away

Bhasin remained an active journalist for nearly six decades.

Nov 6, 2015

Srinagar: Grenade attack injures 14 CRPF troopers

The attack came barely two days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the area.

Nov 6, 2015

Gaza: Hitler 2 clothing store puts knife-wielding mannequins on display

Gaza City shop Hitler 2 has recently started displaying mannequins with knives tapped to their hands.

Nov 5, 2015

Saudi religious police arrest 35 Asians for hosting 'depraved' birthday party in Makkah

In Saudi, the punishment for consuming alcohol or drugs sometimes goes up to 500 lashings.

Nov 5, 2015

Jordan: Heavy rain causes flooding chaos in Amman

Torrential rainfall has hit Jordan, leaving car parks, tunnels and some homes completely flooded.

Nov 5, 2015

Russian plane crash: Increasingly likely was terrorist bomb says David Cameron

UK Prime Minister spoke as Egypts president Sisi visited Downing Street on state visit.

Nov 5, 2015

New Delhi: Woman judge alleges sexual assault by lawyer in courtroom

An FIR has been registered at the Farsh Bazar police station.

Nov 5, 2015

Keep India an open society, reiterates RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

He said India would be "crazy to lose" its biggest advantage of tolerance.

Nov 5, 2015

China creates copycat version of Venice offering gondola rides

A Venice-like city in the Northeast of China offers gondola rides to tourists.

Nov 5, 2015