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China accused by Vietnam of violating pact as it lands plane in South China Sea airstrip

Vietnam handed a protest note to China's embassy and asked China not to repeat the action.

Jan 3, 2016

Pathankot attack: 2 terrorists holed up inside Air Force base

Counter-attack has resumed at the base on Sunday as fresh rounds of gunshots and blasts were heard during search operation.

Jan 3, 2016

Mexico: Temixco Mayor Gisela Mota shot dead a day after joining office

Drug cartels that are highly active in Mexican city of Temixco are suspected to be behind the assassination.

Jan 3, 2016

Former CPI leader AB Bardhan passes away

Bardhan had suffered a paralytic stroke on 7 December, 2015.

Jan 3, 2016

Anti-Islamic State group claims responsibility for cyber attack on BBC

"It was only a test," the group called New World Hackers said in a message sent to the BBC's tech correspondent.

Jan 3, 2016

Vladimir Putin declares United States, NATO among threats faced by Russia

Russia's role in solving independent domestic and foreign issues has caused a counter-reaction from the US and its allies: Document

Jan 2, 2016

BJP will contest Uttar Pradesh assembly elections alone: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

The saffron party had failed to win the heart of rural voters of Uttar Pradesh in the civic polls held in November 2015.

Jan 2, 2016

Pakistan: Army Chief says country will get rid of terrorism in 2016

General Sharif believes 2016 will be a year of national solidarity in Pakistan.

Jan 2, 2016

Saudi Arabia executes 47 people, including Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr

Shia-ruled Iran said that Saudi will have to "pay a high price" for the death of Nimr al-Nimr.

Jan 2, 2016

Afghan forces free 59 prisoners from a Taliban jail in Helmand

The operation to free the prisoners followed months of fighting.

Jan 2, 2016

Rahul Gandhi likely to replace Sonia Gandhi as Congress President soon

Sonia Gandhi, whose current term ends in December 2016, is already the longest serving Congress president.

Jan 2, 2016

Bihar: 2 Chinese citizens with no passport, visa arrested

The two were arrested in Raxaul in East Champaran district of Bihar.

Jan 2, 2016

6.4 magnitude earthquake hits China

The quake hit Mudanjiang city of northeast China.

Jan 2, 2016

Pathankot terror attack bound to derail Indo-Pak peace process, trade talks

The visits of PM Narendra Modi and Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj could prove to be futile.

Jan 2, 2016

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's followers file case against Kiku Sharda of Comedy Nights With Kapil

Followers of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh have alleged that Kiku Sharda has hurt their religious sentiments.

Jan 2, 2016