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2,297 journalists killed in last 25 years 31 Jan 2016 - 09:02 am

Brussels: Around 2,297 journalists and media staff have been killed globally by their antagonists for reporting news on war, revolution, crime and corruption....

Into Zika's heart: the Ugandan forest where virus was found 31 Jan 2016 - 08:34 am

A picture taken on January 29, 2016 shows a sign post leading to the Ziika forest in Uganda near Entebbe. The Zika virus...

A plea for help in Brazil city where Zika first confirmed 31 Jan 2016 - 08:22 am

Brazilian virologist Gubio Soares, pictured, and his colleague Silvia Sardi focused on 20 samples from patients in Camacari and hit upon the villain:...

Some African states oppose AU peace force for Burundi: Gambian president 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

African Union announced peacekeeping plan in December Hundreds have died in Burundi crisis so far Violence rattles region with history of ethnic conflict ...

Weight Watchers Jumps After Oprah Says She’s Lost 26 Pounds 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Weight Watchers International Inc. shares rose 20 percent after investor and spokeswoman Oprah Winfrey tweeted about losing weight using the program. “I lost...

Turkey says Russian jet violated its airspace, envoy summoned 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Ankara: Turkey on Saturday accused Russia of a new violation of its airspace, warning Moscow it would "face consequences" amid the worst relations...

Five killed in western Canada avalanche: officials 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Representative image Montreal: Five snowmobilers were killed Friday after being buried in an avalanche in Canada's British Columbia (BC) province, officials said. The...

Clinton, Kasich win New York Times endorsement in US presidential race 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

By Mary Milliken and Jonathan Allen The New York Times’s editorial board endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican John Kasich as they seek...

Kerry, Lavrov to discuss Syria peace talks 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Moscow: Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov will meet his American counterpart John Kerry on February 11 to review progress in the Syria peace...

Egypt says made no arrests in connection to Russian plane crash 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

CAIRO: Egypt’s interior ministry denied on Saturday making any arrests in connection with the crash of a Russian passenger plane in Sinai last...

Support dips for Irish PM’s party ahead of election: poll 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

DUBLIN: Support for Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny’s party fell for the second time in a row in one of the country’s main...

Family of slain Oregon protester challenges FBI account of his death 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Clint Siegner (L) and his father Monte Siegner join other demonstrators during a protest outside the Harney County Court House in Burns, Oregon...

Londoners protest tenants rights changes 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Residents of the Lambeth and Southwark boroughs of inner south London marched from the Imperial War Museum to British Prime Minister David Cameron's ...

Kamduni gang rape: Three get death, life terms for three others 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Kolkata: Three people convicted for the brutal gang rape and murder of a college student in West Bengal's Kamduni village were on Saturday...

NATO warns Russia to 'fully respect' NATO airspace after Turkey violation 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

"I call on Russia to act responsibly and to fully respect NATO airspace. Russia must take all necessary measures to ensure that such...

Comment: Rohith and other Dalits: Carl Sagan to sewage cleaning 31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

By Saeed Naqvi Rohith Vemula, a PhD student, focused on the interstellar spaces and Carl Sagan. In a different location, a sewage cleaner...

Italy vows to defy those out to destroy Schengen, Europe 30 Jan 2016 - 06:46 pm

Matteo Renzi Rome: Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Saturday accused those who would "destroy" the passport-free Schengen zone of wanting to destroy Europe,...