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Iraqi forces pause advance in Mosul due to civilian casualties concern

It will take half a century and $180 million per year to clear mines in Iraq and Syria: UN

The UN official said the figure also includes $50 million annually just to get rid of the weaponry from Mosul where a battle between ISIS and US-backed coalition is underway.

Apr 5, 2017

Islamic State calls US President Donald Trump an 'idiot' in new audio message

This is seemingly the first time that the jihadist group has directly referred to Trump since he formally assumed the US Presidency in January.

Apr 5, 2017

China slams Narendra Modi over Dalai Lama's visit, says Indo-China ties seriously damaged

China had objected to the Dalai Lama's visit to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, warning India of "severe damage" to the bilateral relationship.

Apr 5, 2017

World reacts to Syria's worst chemical attack in years, White House blames Assad and Obama

Deemed as one of the worst chemical attacks in Syria's 6-year civil war, the incident killed at least 70 civilians, which included 20 children and 13 women.

Apr 5, 2017

Lahore Blast: At least 6 dead, 20 injured in suicide attack targeting army vehicle

At least six people, including four soldiers and two civilians, died and nearly 20 people were injured in a suicide bombing at Bedian Road in Lahore, Pakistan, on Wednesday morning.

Apr 5, 2017

UK visas to get more expensive from April 6; Indians, nationals outside EU to be affected

The move is set to affect Indians and other nationals outside of the European Union (EU).

Apr 4, 2017

Philippines: Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits Batangas, aftershocks expected

Reports state that the quake hit the Batangas province at 8.58 pm.

Apr 4, 2017

Pro-government Syrian forces release footage of Aleppo advance

Suspected chemical attack in Syria's Idlib kills 58 including 11 children

The Syrian activists claimed that the attack was carried out by an airstrike by either the Syrian government or the Russian warplanes.

Apr 4, 2017

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Water wars: Scientists may have found a solution to Earth's clean water issue in Graphene

Most of the water on Earth is salt water, which is unfit for human and animal consumption, or even for agricultural purposes.

Apr 4, 2017

Dalai Lama at the National Prayer Breakfast

Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh postponed to April 6; India asks China to respect its sovereignty

Dalai Lama: India has responded strongly against China's objections stating that the mainland was attempting to create an "artificial controversy."

Apr 4, 2017

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St Petersburg blast suspect may have been from Kyrgyzstan, but what do you know about the country?

Only 36% percent of Kyrgys reside in towns or cities, the rest live in the country, and other stunning facts

Apr 4, 2017

Somali pirates hijack Indian commercial ship with 11 people onboard

Al Kaushar, an Indian oil tanker, was heading to the Al Mukala port in Yemen from Dubai when it was hijacked by Somali pirates on April 1.

Apr 3, 2017

Volunteers race to rescue 100s of pilot whales stranded on New Zealand beach

Japan kills 333 whales in annual Antarctic hunt, draws international ire

A Japanese agency described the mission to kill the whales as "research for the purpose of studying the ecological system in the Antarctic Sea" in a press release.

Mar 31, 2017

Pakistan blast: At least 11 killed, over 40 injured in Parachinar

Local political agent Ikramullah Khan confirmed the number of casualties in the Parachinar blast in Pakistan.

Mar 31, 2017

South Korea's impeached president Park Guen-hye arrested after long saga of corruption links

Impeached South Korean president Park Guen-hye was stripped of her powers by the Constitutional Court earlier this month, ending her tumultuous four-year rule.

Mar 31, 2017

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World

It will take half a century and $180 million per year to clear mines in Iraq and Syria: UN

Islamic State calls US President Donald Trump an 'idiot' in new audio message

China slams Narendra Modi over Dalai Lama's visit, says Indo-China ties seriously damaged

World reacts to Syria's worst chemical attack in years, White House blames Assad and Obama

Lahore Blast: At least 6 dead, 20 injured in suicide attack targeting army vehicle

UK visas to get more expensive from April 6; Indians, nationals outside EU to be affected

Philippines: Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits Batangas, aftershocks expected

Suspected chemical attack in Syria's Idlib kills 58 including 11 children

Water wars: Scientists may have found a solution to Earth's clean water issue in Graphene

Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh postponed to April 6; India asks China to respect its sovereignty

St Petersburg blast suspect may have been from Kyrgyzstan, but what do you know about the country?

Somali pirates hijack Indian commercial ship with 11 people onboard

Japan kills 333 whales in annual Antarctic hunt, draws international ire

Pakistan blast: At least 11 killed, over 40 injured in Parachinar

South Korea's impeached president Park Guen-hye arrested after long saga of corruption links

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh