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Syria: Government forces retake major rebel-held areas in Aleppo, nearly 10,000 civilians flee

Rebels have engaged in months-long battle with the Syrian government and their Russian allies in eastern Aleppo and want to topple the government

Nov 28, 2016

Pakistan wants talks with India, but why does it want New Delhi to propose the dialogue?

The talks could take place next week, when Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz visits India for the Heart of Asia conference.

Nov 28, 2016

Japan: Ire over 5,000 fish frozen for decoration in Space World theme park

A skating rink, which was opened to public on November 12, has been forced to close after receiving a barrage of criticism.

Nov 28, 2016

Moroccan TV channel apologises after broadcasting show on makeup tips to hide domestic violence

The makeup artiste demonstrated tips to a woman who seemed to have been hit in the face brutally.

Nov 28, 2016

Nepal: 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes region near Everest, no casualties reported

Tremors of the quake were also felt in many parts of the country, including Kathmandu.

Nov 28, 2016

4 Isis fighters killed in first ever direct clashes with Israeli Defense Forces

So far, the Jewish state was largely unaffected by the next-door Syrian civil war.

Nov 27, 2016

Manchester United vs West Ham LIVE: Follow all the action in our live blog

Slaven Bilić is going to be hoping that there are some tired legs in the United camp, and that Jose Mourinho's Carnival of Unpredictability continues

Nov 27, 2016

BATTLE FOR MOSUL: Could ISIS 'information bank' reveal which countries funded it?

Iraqi authorities have managed to seize the archives of the terrorist group, which contains a lot of paper and computerised documents.

Nov 27, 2016

Afghanistan: Taliban leadership still in Pakistan, says Helmand province governor

Hayatullah Hayat has nixed reports that the top people in the extremist group had shifted to the province he now governs.

Nov 27, 2016

Amid mounting tension, Pakistan halts import of cotton, vegetables from India

Pakistani cotton importers said that the customs clearing agents had stopped the import without a warning or written order.

Nov 27, 2016

Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa appointed as Pakistan's 16th Army Chief

Bajwa will replace General Raheel Sharif, who will retire on November 29.

Nov 26, 2016

The complex relationship between revolutionaries Fidel Castro and Che Guevara

Castro and Guevara shared a close friendship, but many believe that the rising animosity between the two led to Che's death in the end.

Nov 26, 2016

Cuba at a glance [PHOTOS]

Cuba is a hotspot for foreign tourists, especially Americans. Here are some insights into the Cuban economy.

Nov 26, 2016

Fidel Castro dies at 90: Top 10 quotes by former Cuban President and Prime Minister

Castro was the third longest serving leader in the world, the first two being the Queen of Britain and the King of Thailand.

Nov 26, 2016

Fidel Castro dies at 90: 10 things you didn't know about the revolutionary leader

Castro was a revolutionary leader who also had very unusual and unique facets to him.

Nov 26, 2016