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Irish Coast Guard helicopter: Major sea search underway for missing aircraft with 4 crew members

Reports state that one of the crew members has been rescued and is in critical condition.

Mar 14, 2017

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to meet Donald Trump for foreign investment

Prince Mohammed will be the highest-ranking leader from Saudi Arabia to hold talks with Trump ever since the Republican assumed office in January.

Mar 13, 2017

United Nations says 2016 was the deadliest year for Syrian children

UNICEF said the cases of children being killed, maimed or recruited into armed groups were "highest on record" last year in Syria.

Mar 13, 2017

Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law Makki takes charge as Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief after 26/11 mastermind's detention

Saeed, the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was placed under house arrest by the Pakistan government in January. He has also been put on the no-fly list.

Mar 13, 2017

Turkey vows to respond strongly after Netherlands stops its ministers from addressing rally

The Dutch authorities restricted the Turkish ministers from addressing their country's nationals on their soil for a April referendum, fearing public disorder.

Mar 12, 2017

This viral video of Robert E Kelly's kids gatecrashing his BBC interview will make your day

The footage shows Robert E Kelly, associate professor of political science at Pusan National University in Busan, his two kids and a 'superwoman.'

Mar 11, 2017

Happy Holi 2017: Best SMS, Whatsapp messages, wishes, Facebook greetings to share with friends and family

Holi, the festival of colours, will be celebrated on Monday, March 13 and here are a few messages and wishes that you can send to your loved ones.

Mar 11, 2017

South Korean President Park Geun-hye impeachment: Third protester dies as nation braces for more rallies

The South Korean police is now bracing for more violence between opponents and supporters of the ousted President Park Geun-hye.

Mar 11, 2017

US General warns India-Pakistan conflict could result in nuclear exchange

The US General said there is an ongoing tension between India and Pakistan which could take a turn for the worse in future, as both the countries are nuclear-powered.

Mar 10, 2017

Pakistani Parliament adopts Hindu Marriage Bill in landmark ruling

Pakistan's Minister for Human Rights Kamran Michael presented the Hindu Marriage Bill, which was unanimously passed on Thursday, in the National Assembly.

Mar 10, 2017

Nepal bus accident: At least 26 killed, 41 injured in road tragedy in Jajarkot district

Government official Krishna Chandra Poudel said the bus fell off the road near a village around 400 kilometers west of the country's capital, Kathmandu.

Mar 10, 2017

South Korean President Park Geun-hye formally ousted by top court

An impeachment vote was held last year in December where the parliament went heavily against Park, including members of her own party who voted against her.

Mar 10, 2017

Qatar Airways could launch India's 13th domestic carrier

At the ITB Berlin travel show, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker disclosed plans to enter India, currently the world's fastest-growing civil aviation market.

Mar 9, 2017

China wants to include allies as part of BRICS plus?

On Wednesday, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China would "explore modalities for BRICS-plus to hold outreach dialogues with other major developing countries."

Mar 9, 2017

Afghanistan blast: Explosion and gunfire reported in Kabul hospital

A gunfire battle is going on inside the Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan Hospital in Kabul.

Mar 8, 2017