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Ukraine: Blast hits United States embassy premises in Kiev

No one has been reported injured in the incident, the authorities said.

Jun 8, 2017

Myanmar's military finds 'several bodies' of passengers on board the missing Y-8-200 F aircraft

The plane went off radar between Myeik and Yangon on Wednesday with 122 people, including 15 children, on board.

Jun 8, 2017

UK Elections LIVE: PM Theresa May, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn vote in Britain's snap polls

The two strong contenders of the general elections are the Conservative leader PM Theresa May and the Labour Party's leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Jun 8, 2017

Sher Bahadur Deuba sworn in as Nepal PM, forms small Cabinet

Deuba returned to power for the fourth time on Tuesday -- 12 years after he was removed by then King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev -- with 388 votes in his favour out of 593 voters in Parliament.

Jun 7, 2017

Donald Trump proposes solar panels on Mexico border wall to cover the expense

Trump, during his presidential campaign, had promised to build a wall along the southern borders of US and Mexico to stem the flow of illegal immigrants.

Jun 7, 2017

Iran attacks: ISIS releases clip of terrorists shooting people in Parliament [GRAPHIC VIDEO]

ISIS has released a video clip of the attacks in Iran on Wednesday in which at least 12 people have been killed. Watch the video here.

Jun 7, 2017

Saudi Arabia plans to execute 14 Shia protesters after 'unfair' trial: Amnesty

The Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia has one of the highest execution rates in the world.

Jun 7, 2017

SCO summit: Possibility of Modi-Xi meeting but nothing confirmed yet, says MEA spokesperson

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is all set to formally introduce India and Pakistan as the six-nation grouping's newest members at its summit in Astana in Kazakhstan starting Thursday, June 8.

Jun 7, 2017

Myanmar military plane carrying 116 passengers goes missing, debris found

The plane reportedly had 116 passengers on board when it went missing.

Jun 7, 2017

Iran attack: Parliament members post smiling selfies on social media as attack ensues

Members of Iran Parliament are posting multiple pictures (selfies) of themselves smiling inside Parliament, even as the hostage situation inside the building continues.

Jun 7, 2017

London attacks could have been prevented? UK was warned about third attacker, who was on Italy watchlist

The twin terror attacks that shook London and the UK late on the night of June 3 could have been prevented, it has emerged, with the UK having already been warned about Moroccan-Italian Youssef Zaghba. Read to know more.

Jun 7, 2017

Qatar crisis: US President Donald Trump calls Saudi Arabia King Salman, asks for united Gulf front

The UAE, Yemen and Egypt on Monday announced that they will be joining Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and withdraw their diplomatic staff from Qatar.

Jun 7, 2017

Multiple attacks in Tehran: 12 killed in Iran parliament attack, Imam Khomeini shrine blast; ISIS claims responsibility

There are reports of two people being injured in the shooting; gunfire is still on in the building.

Jun 7, 2017

Hindu girl 'kidnapped' in Pakistan, parents fear she will be forcefully married

The 16-year-old Ravita Meghwar was taken away after the kidnappers gave sleeping pills to her 15 family members in Varayno village near Nagarparkar area.

Jun 7, 2017

Donald Trump takes credit for Qatar isolation, but here's why he is lying

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed credit for the isolation of Qatar by its neighbours in the Middle East. Read to know why his claim is utter balderdash.

Jun 6, 2017