World / Asia

India teen gang-raped, shot, dumped in well 10 Jan 2016 - 12:17 pm

New Delhi: An Indian teenager held captive for two weeks by a gang of men said in an interview broadcast Sunday that she...

Pakistan tells U.S. that India attack probe will “bring out the truth” 10 Jan 2016 - 11:46 am

Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi (R) is seen shaking hands with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif upon his arrival in Lahore in this...

Happiest at CPI-M's new development agenda, says Chandy 10 Jan 2016 - 11:24 am

Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Oomen Chandy on Sunday expressed happiness at the CPI-M's ongoing two-day 4th edition of...

Lessons from Pathankot: History tells us Pakistan Army will play spoiler 10 Jan 2016 - 10:06 am

By Tarun Basu In a tumultuous fortnight, during which many an illusion was shattered at the turn of the year, some home truths...

Nepal elected as UNICEF's executive board member 10 Jan 2016 - 10:03 am

Kathmandu: Nepal was elected as a member of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) executive board on Saturday, representing the group of Asia-Pacific...

US hopes Pakistan, India to continue talks 10 Jan 2016 - 09:55 am

File photo of US Secretary of State John Kerry with Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif. Reuters Islamabad: US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke...

President wants improved global rankings of Indian institutions 10 Jan 2016 - 09:53 am

File picture of President Pranab Mukherjee Ranchi: President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday emphasised the need to improve international rankings of Indian institutions of...

Jammu and Kashmir comes under Governor's Rule 10 Jan 2016 - 09:48 am

Kashmiri mourners carry the coffin of the J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed at his residence in Srinagar on January 7, 2016. AFP New...

Three children die in Delhi slum fire 10 Jan 2016 - 09:44 am

New Delhi: Three siblings were burnt to death and another child suffered serious injuries in a fire that broke out in a slum...

Delhi odd-even scheme not to be extended, says Rai 10 Jan 2016 - 09:41 am

Delhi government had announced a scheme, beginning January 1, for even numbered four-wheeled vehicles to ply on even numbered dates and vice-versa New...

Two dead, hundreds hurt in Philippines religious festival 10 Jan 2016 - 09:37 am

Two people died and hundreds were injured during a huge religious festival in the Philippines, where barefoot crowds hurled themselves at a statue...

Powerful US bomber flies over S. Korea as standoff deepens 10 Jan 2016 - 08:14 am

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea: A powerful U.S. B-52 bomber flew low over South Korea on Sunday, a clear show of force from...

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says H-bomb test self-defensive step against the U.S. 10 Jan 2016 - 08:12 am

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country conducted a hydrogen bomb test as a self-defensive step against a U.S. threat...

Thai junta leans on tough sedition law to silence critics: activists 10 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Thai junta chief Prayut Chan-ocha. AFP Bangkok: Thailand's junta is increasingly turning to a tough sedition law to silence its critics, a report...

Sri Lanka government proposes new constitution to devolve power 10 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Maithripala Sirisena COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new government on Saturday presented its plan for a new constitution aimed at devolving power and preventing the...

Koreas slide into Cold War standoff after nuke test by North 09 Jan 2016 - 06:01 pm

South Korean war veterans salute during a rally against North Korea in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. AP / Ahn Young-joon ...

Afghan army kills 30 militants in 24 Hours 09 Jan 2016 - 02:03 pm

Kabul: Units of Afghan national army during crackdown against militants across the conflict-ridden country have killed 30 armed insurgents and injured 15 others...