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Afghanistan: Soldiers' death toll in Taliban attack rises to 140; President Ghani declares national day of mourning

The exact number of casualties have not been released. However, Reuters reported that an official, on condition of anonymity, said at least 140 soldiers were killed

Apr 23, 2017

Ayman al-Zawahiri, Al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden's successor, sheltered by Pakistan's ISI: Report

The ISI has been protecting al-Zawahiri, an Egyptian-born Al-Qaeda leader and trained surgeon, since the US security forces evicted the terrorist group from Afghanistan in 2001, a US media report said.

Apr 22, 2017

Afghanistan: Over 50 soldiers killed in Mazar-e-Sharif suicide bombing; here's a list of 5 attacks that took place in the city

Over 50 soldiers were killed and several wounded when 10 Taliban gunmen wearing Afghan military uniforms attacked the army base in the city of Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan on Friday.

Apr 22, 2017

Brexit: European Union document asks Britain to pay separation bills in euros, not pounds

The document however did not mention exactly how much the Brexit settlement would cost Britain.

Apr 21, 2017

MCD elections 2017: Both Kejriwal's AAP & Modi's BJP have a big stake in this pivotal election

The MCD elections scheduled for April 23 might be a civic election, but it has major significance for both the AAP and the BJP, particularly the former. It is also a big opportunity for PM Narendra Modi to shed his 'outsider' tag.

Apr 21, 2017

US says Iran could become another North Korea if left 'unchecked'

Tillerson said that the US is conducting a review of its Iran policy and added that the Iran deal only "delays" the country's goal of becoming a nuclear-powered state.

Apr 20, 2017

Panama Papers case: Pak Supreme Court orders JIT to probe corruption allegations against PM Sharif

The news came as a temporary relief to PM Nawaz Sharif and his three children, as the five-judge SC bench split their verdict 3-2.

Apr 20, 2017

Panama Papers case: Pakistan Supreme Court to rule in verdict that may oust PM Nawaz Sharif

The top court's verdict could plunge Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party into turmoil ahead of the nation's general elections next year.

Apr 20, 2017

ISIS claims attack on St. Catherine's monastery in Egypt; 1 killed, 4 injured

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes just a week after twin church bombings killed 45 people in Egypt.

Apr 19, 2017

China announces 'standardised' names for 6 places in Arunachal Pradesh after Dalai Lama's India visit

The places were renamed in standard Chinese to "reaffirm the country's territorial sovereignty to the disputed region".

Apr 19, 2017

Twitter erupts with jokes on Mallya arrest: 'Mallya was out on bail before Indians found out about it'

Twitter erupts with jokes after Vijay Mallya gets bail within an hour of arrest in London. Twitterati were comparing him to M S Dhoni's wicket-keeping.

Apr 18, 2017

UK PM Theresa May's full speech on snap general elections

May, in a speech given outside Number 10, said that the Cabinet had agreed to call for an early election.

Apr 18, 2017

UK PM Theresa May announces snap general elections for June 8

PM May had frequently denied that she would call for an early election, before the scheduled general polls.

Apr 18, 2017

12 injured in acid attack at London nightclub

The corrosive substance was thrown inside a nightclub in east London where around 600 people were gathered.

Apr 17, 2017

Turkey's Erdogan declares referendum victory, opponents plan challenge

Under the changes, the president will appoint the cabinet and an undefined number of vice-presidents, and be able to select and remove senior civil servants without parliamentary approval.

Apr 17, 2017