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Facebook founder urges free Internet in India amid row 28 Dec 2015 - 12:22 pm

File photo of facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg New Delhi: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg urged India Monday to approve a controversial plan that would...

Death toll at 43 as wild weather tears across parts of US 28 Dec 2015 - 12:22 pm

A heavily damaged area is seen December 27, 2015 in the aftermath of a tornado in Rowlett, Texas. At least 11 people lost...

Evacuation of three Syrian towns begins under rare deal: Monitor 28 Dec 2015 - 12:17 pm

Fighters and their families were to be transferred to Beirut International Airport in convoys of buses. Beirut: The evacuation of more than 450...

Dressing down: Myanmar activist jailed for 'ridiculing' army and uniform 28 Dec 2015 - 12:08 pm

By Aung Hla Tun YANGON: A Myanmar court jailed a woman for six months on Monday for a Facebook post "ridiculing" the country's...

Yemen ex-leader calls for talks with Saudi 28 Dec 2015 - 11:52 am

Representative picture. Sanaa: Yemen's pro-rebel ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh has rejected further peace talks with the government, saying dialogue should instead take place...

Malaysia Airlines probes off-course Christmas flight 28 Dec 2015 - 11:37 am

File photo for representation only. Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Airlines has said it is investigating a Christmas Day mix-up that sent a plane flying...

Afghan Air Force bomb ISIS positions in Nangarhar 28 Dec 2015 - 11:22 am

File pic for representation only Kabul: Afghan Air Force has bombed positions of the loyalists of the (ISIS) group in Nangarhar province of...

In a first, Taj Mahal tweets Happy New Year to Eiffel Tower 28 Dec 2015 - 11:11 am

India's iconic landmark Taj Mahal London: In a perfect New Year greeting, the Taj Mahal and Statue of Liberty warmly greeted the Eiffel...

'Congress Darshan' goof-up: Nirupam apologises 28 Dec 2015 - 11:03 am

Mumbai Congress President Sanjay Nirupam ? Mumbai: Mumbai Congress President Sanjay Nirupam on Monday apologised for the criticism of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and...

China angered as Filipino protesters visit South China Sea island 28 Dec 2015 - 10:53 am

File picture of protesters in Manila, Philippines, carry signs against China's claims regarding islands in the South China Sea. AP BEIJING: China expressed...

Iraq forces sweep Ramadi after landmark victory 28 Dec 2015 - 10:42 am

Iraqi security forces vehicles are seen in the city of Ramadi, December 27, 2015. Reuters Ramadi, Iraq: Iraqi forces swept the devastated streets...

Turkey arrests 181 foreigners trying to reach Greece illegally 28 Dec 2015 - 10:34 am

A file photo of Turkish coast guard with refugees on board Ankara: Turkish authorities arrested 181 foreign suspects in the state of Jnaq...

Palestinian dies of wounds from Gaza clash: Ministry 28 Dec 2015 - 10:28 am

File photo of a Palestinian protester using a slingshot to throw stones towards Israeli soldiers during clashes near the border fence between Israel...

Congress marks its 131st foundation day 28 Dec 2015 - 10:16 am

File photo of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday hoisted the party...

Buses enter Syrian border town to evacuate fighters under UN-sponsored deal 28 Dec 2015 - 10:08 am

BEIRUT: Ambulances and buses on Monday entered the besieged rebel-held Syrian town of Zadabadi to evacuate scores of fighters, among them injured, to...

Former top Chinese official commits suicide after landslide disaster 28 Dec 2015 - 09:54 am

An aerial view shows rescuers walk among damaged vehicles to search for survivors at the site of a landslide which hit an industrial...

Freight train carrying sulphuric acid derails in Australia 28 Dec 2015 - 09:50 am

A Queensland Police handout, dated 28 December 2015 of the scene of a derailment of a freight train at Julia Creek, Australia. EPA/Queensland...

Two killed in Philippine extremist attack 28 Dec 2015 - 09:37 am

Armoured personnel carrier (APC) parked in Kauran, Ampatuan in the southern Philippines province of Maguindanao on December 24, 2015. AFP Manila: Two soldiers...