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Russia says Aleppo combat stopped after rebels cornered, civilians disagree

Residents said that even after the authorities claimed a halt in bombardment, residents could still hear drones and tank fire in the region.

Dec 9, 2016

South Korean president scandal: Parliament votes to impeach President Park Geun-hye

There were 234 votes for her impeachment and 56 against it.

Dec 9, 2016

Pakistan plane disaster: Here's why the PIA passenger aircraft crashed

All the passengers, including pop singer-turned-Islamic preacher Junaid Jamshed, were killed in the incident.

Dec 9, 2016

At least 50,000 ISIS militants killed in Iraq and Syria: US officials

Reports state that around 16,000 airstrikes were conducted with planes and drones against the jihadists.

Dec 9, 2016

Japan ratifies TPP despite Trump's threat of withdrawing from the trade deal

Japan had earlier said that without the US the TPP would be meaningless.

Dec 9, 2016

Why China likes Iowa Governor Terry Branstad

Trump appears to be taking a softer approach to China by selecting Branstad as the US ambassador to the nation.

Dec 8, 2016

Pakistan opens probe into PIA flight PK-661 aircrash

47 people were killed on Wednesday in the aircrash,

Dec 8, 2016

Syrian forces seize nearly 75% of rebel-held Aleppo

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

Dec 7, 2016

PIA flight PK-661 missing on Chitral Islamabad route: Junaid Jamshed and family confirmed to be on board

A Pakistan International Airlines flight 'went missing' on the way to Islamabad from Chitral on Wednesday. There are 47 passengers on board the plane, according to media reports

Dec 7, 2016

Russia, China veto UN resolution seeking ceasefire in Aleppo

Russian and US officials would soon discuss a plan to make all the rebel fighters in eastern Aleppo withdraw from the region.

Dec 7, 2016

Does the AIADMK have a future after Jayalalithaa? What's your opinion?

Tell us your opinion about the future of AIADMK, the party dominated by J. Jayalalithaa, in Tamil Nadu.

Dec 7, 2016

Chapecoense plane crash: Bolivian officials arrest LaMia Airlines owner

A LaMia plane was carrying the Chapecoense football team when it crashed close to the Medellin airport on November 28.

Dec 7, 2016

China asks US to block transit by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen

The statement from China came days after Donald Trump spoke to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen over phone.

Dec 7, 2016

Hospitalised Sushma Swaraj helps world's heaviest woman from Egypt to get a second chance at life

Eman Ahmed, 36, a resident of Alexandria in Egypt is bed-ridden and weighs 500 kg.

Dec 7, 2016

Terror screws tighten on Pakistan: US Congressman Ted Poe threatens to halt aid until Haqqani Network is prosecuted

Poe has said Pakistan "does not deserve a single dollar of American taxpayer money" if it does nothing to dismantle the Haqqani Network.

Dec 6, 2016