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India-Africa Forum Summit will 'launch new era of mutual partnership': PM Modi

Modi said both India and Africa should speak in one voice to bring reforms at the UNSC and global financial institutions.

Oct 24, 2015

Kosovo: MPs flee for third time as tear gas released in parliament

An opposition politician in Kosovo released teargas in parliament on Friday (23 October), sending lawmakers rushing from the debating chamber in the third such incident in two weeks. The speaker of parliament suspended proceedings for an hour as lawmakers fled the stinging gas.

Oct 24, 2015

PoK video: Anti-Pakistan activists stage protest in Muzaffarabad

The protest took place on 22 October, which is observed as 'the Black Day' as Pakistan had attacked the princely state of Kashmir in 1947 on the day.

Oct 24, 2015

One of the most powerful storms Hurricane Patricia slams into Mexico

Hurricane Patricia, one of the most powerful storms on record, struck Mexicos Pacific coast on Friday (23 October), threatening to inflict catastrophic damage as emergency teams scrambled to evacuate thousands of people from homes and popular beach resorts.

Oct 24, 2015

Maldives vice-president arrested on charges of 'high treason'

He is to be investigated for his alleged involvement in a blast on a speedboat carrying the country's President.

Oct 24, 2015

United Nations Day: What is 'Turn the World UN Blue' campaign?

The United Nations Day is observed on 24 October and this year, it marks the 70 years of the creation of the world body.

Oct 24, 2015

Sharif warns of 'counter-measures' to Indian arms build-up

Sharif said talks were cancelled due to more ceasefire violations by India across the LoC.

Oct 24, 2015

Happy Make a Difference Day 2015: Top 5 quotes and sayings on the need for community service

Make a Difference Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Saturday of October.

Oct 24, 2015

Indonesia's Aceh province enacts strict Islamic criminal code

It criminalises adultery, homosexuality, and public displays of affection outside of a legally recognised relationship.

Oct 24, 2015

Kill Baby Hitler: Why most people want the little Fuhrer dead!

By Friday evening, Baby Hitler was trending on Twitter and several memes started coming out.

Oct 24, 2015

Pak Rangers open heavy fire on 9 border outposts; BSF retaliates

Two civilians injured in the Pak firing on Indian areas in Samba district.

Oct 24, 2015

Delhi: Security guard killed after truck crashes into AIIMS gate

The truck driver reportedly escaped soon after the accident occurred. However, one of the guards has managed to note down the truck's number.

Oct 24, 2015

Pakistani singer Adnan Sami allowed to stay in India on humanitarian grounds

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that the singer was exempted from deportation proceedings.

Oct 24, 2015

Bangladesh: 1 killed, 80 wounded as blasts rip through Shia gathering

The bomb attack took place at around 2 am. The victim was a young boy.

Oct 24, 2015

Pakistan: 22 killed in suicide blast during Muharram procession

The death toll is expected to rise as at least 15 of the injured people are in a critical condition.

Oct 24, 2015