Bomb attacks kill 32 in Iraq
Reuters, Baghdad :Iraqi security forces and Sunni tribal fighters launched an offensive on Tuesday to dislodge Islamic State militants and secure a supply route in...
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China urges Philippines to return to bilateral talks on disputed sea
Reuters, Manila :China called on the Philippines on Wednesday to withdraw a case it has filed at a U.N. arbitration tribunal over rival claims in...
France signals ‘breakthrough’ in climate talks
AFP, Paris :France signalled a “breakthrough” Tuesday at 46-nation talks in Paris tasked with paving the way for a highly-anticipated climate rescue pact to be...
Iran won’t accept curbs beyond 10 years, , will back allies: Top negotiator
Reuters, Dubai :Iran will not accept any extension of sanctions beyond 10 years, an official said on Wednesday, in the latest attempt by its pragmatist...
Pakistan discusses regional peace and stability with US
PTI, Washington :Top officials of US and Pakistan have stressed on achieving peace and stability in South-Asia and its economic development through enhanced cooperation.US National...
‘Oldest’ Quran fragments found in Birmingham University
BBC online :What may be the world’s oldest fragments of the Quran have been found by the University of Birmingham.Radiocarbon dating found the manuscript to...
Greece to vote on second bailout bill in test for Tsipras
AFP, Athens :Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faced a new test of his authority in parliament Wednesday, where MPs were to vote on a second batch...
Iran`s FM Zarif defends `balanced` nuclear deal to MPs
Reuters, Dubai :Iran’s foreign minister defended the nuclear deal he reached with world powers after criticism from hardliners, telling the conservative-dominated parliament today that most...
Syria Kurds say in near complete control of Hasaka city
Reuters, Beirut :A Syrian Kurdish militia said on Monday it was in near full control of the northeastern city of Hasaka, expanding its sway at...
Modi appeals for opposition support as parliament reopens
AFP, New Delhi :Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed on Tuesday for opposition support in pushing through key reforms, as parliament began a new session...
Indian villagers behead woman over ‘witchcraft’
AFP, Guwahati :A 63-year-old Indian woman has been dismembered and beheaded by machete-wielding villagers who accused her of practising witchcraft, police said Tuesday.Seven people have...
Studies show success in HIV drugs for prevention
AFP, Vancouver :Despite evidence that taking powerful anti-HIV drugs can help protect uninfected partners from contracting the virus that causes AIDS, the therapy is far...