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ISIS-scarred children go back to school in Mosul

After two years of living in Iraq's besieged city of east Mosul under ISIS-dictated extremism, thousands of schoolchildren are returning to classrooms with help from UNICEF.

Jan 25, 2017

US President Trump to sign executive order on Mexican border wall today; may also issue immigration restrictions

Trump's orders will particularly focus on the construction of his proposed Mexican border wall along the southern borders of the country.

Jan 25, 2017

Brexit: Government cannot go ahead with Article 50 without Parliament's approval, UK Supreme Court says

The SC ruling suggests that British Prime Minister Theresa May cannot begin talks with the European Union immediately.

Jan 24, 2017

After Donald Trump pulls out of Trans-Pacific Partnership, Australia opens doors for China to join trade deal

The TPP was a 12-nation Pacific-wide trade deal, which covered more than 40 percent of the global GDP.

Jan 24, 2017

Is ISIS planning a resurgence with money from stolen oil and jewellery?

The Islamic State terrorist group is reportedly looking to refinance itself with oil stolen from fields in Salahuddin province and jewellery from women in Mosul.

Jan 23, 2017

Battle for Mosul: Notorious ISIS 'torturer', Abdulrahman, who specialized in attacking women, is killed in gun battle

The death in Mosul of the Saudi-born ISIS terrorist Abdulrahman comes just weeks after another notorious ISIS "woman torturer", Islam Taha al-Obaidi, was killed in a US airstrike

Jan 23, 2017

Chinese new year: Why red is the most important colour in China

It's not just communism, but culture that gives the colour, red, pride of place in China.

Jan 23, 2017

Indian-origin student sues Oxford University for 'hopelessly bad' and 'boring' teaching

The student got a second class degree allegedly leading to a loss of earnings in his career as a lawyer.

Jan 23, 2017

Baby giant pandas at play in China are just the cutest things ever!

Baby giant pandas came out to play at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China

Jan 23, 2017

UK's May says being female PM 'biggest statement' against Trump's sexism ahead of White House meet

The UK Prime Minister, on several occasions, has expressed concern over Trump's derogatory remarks against women.

Jan 23, 2017

Yemen Civil War: Around 70 killed, dozens injured in fresh violent clashes between rebels and pro-government forces

The toll went up as the pro-government forces pushed to oust rebels from an important stretch of the coastline in the region.

Jan 23, 2017

Donald Trump to 'start renegotiating' NAFTA with Mexico and Canada

Trump, during his presidential campaign, pledged to revamp the trade pact which came into force in 1994.

Jan 23, 2017

Pak hands over Indian soldier Chandu Babulal Chauhan, who had crossed LoC on September 29, via Wagah Border

A press release by Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that Chauhan "has been convinced to return to his own country."

Jan 21, 2017

Pakistan blast: At least 20 killed, over 50 injured in Parachinar explosion

The blast reportedly occurred in the early morning at the Eidgah Market, where a large crowd had gathered to buy vegetables and fruits.

Jan 21, 2017

Iran building collapse: 30 firefighters killed as oldest high-rise falls in Tehran

The toll can be much higher, because authorities say at least 50-100 people are currently trapped in the rubble.

Jan 19, 2017