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China to monitor phones and internet in TibetSubscriber Only

June 19, 2013 16:11 IST

All telephone and internet users in Tibet will have to register under their real names as part of a new monitoring scheme.

Explosion hits heart of Afghan capital,no casualties reportedSubscriber Only

May 24, 2013 18:27 IST

It is the second explosion to hit Kabul in just over a week.

Malaysian court orders release of 3 terror suspectsSubscriber Only

May 20, 2013 15:27 IST

A Malaysian court has ordered the release of 3 terror suspects charged with inciting terrorist acts.

Imran Khan’s PTI wins re-vote in Karachi,protests expectedSubscriber Only

May 20, 2013 11:10 IST

Imran Khan's PTI won a revote in a constituency of Karachi on Sunday.

Japan hit by an earthquake of 6.1 magnitudeSubscriber Only

May 18, 2013 12:37 IST

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan.

Ring leader of gang that kidnapped Gilani’s son arrestedSubscriber Only

May 17, 2013 12:20 IST

Haider was abducted on May 9 while he was campaigning in his hometown of Multan.

North Korea slams US aircraft carrier’s arrival in South KoreaSubscriber Only

May 13, 2013 10:59 IST

A US naval strike group led by nuclear-powered Nimitz has arrived off South Korean port of Busan.

Imran Khan’s surge raises prospect of fractured mandate as Pakistan goes to pollsSubscriber Only

May 10, 2013 14:29 IST

In a sign of Khan's popularity,35,000 supporters turned up on Thursday at a rally in Islamabad.

Buddha’s bone relic presented to Sri LankaSubscriber Only

April 10, 2013 18:20 IST

Spiritual head of Drukpa Buddhists presented the holy relic – the Buddha's bone relic – to Sri Lanka.

China’s new leadership faces myriad challengesSubscriber Only

March 15, 2013 11:29 IST

Li Kegiang appointed premier as new leaders face old challenges

15 killed,25 injured as marriage party bus falls into riverSubscriber Only

March 4, 2013 09:28 IST

At least 15 people have been killed and 25 others injured when a bus carrying marriage party veered off a hilly road and fell into a river,in southwestern Nepal. The ill-fated bus met with the accident at Chidapani village of Palpa district along the Siddhartha Highway last night,police said. Twelve people died on the spot […]

Earthquake jolts Three Gorges Dam area in ChinaSubscriber Only

November 1, 2012 21:04 IST

An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale hit a central China region where the world's biggest water reservoir the Three Gorges Dam is located,though no harm to the structure was reported.

60th year of Indo-Japan diplomatic relationsSubscriber Only

October 20, 2012 14:02 IST

Actress Dia Mirza was in Delhi to promote Japan tourism in India.

Pope prays in Arabic for first timeSubscriber Only

October 11, 2012 20:06 IST

Pope Benedict XVI today pronounced a blessing in Arabic at his weekly audience in front of 20,000 pilgrims on St Peter's Square -- the first time the language has been used at such an event.

China holiday leaves thousands “miserable”Subscriber Only

October 9, 2012 13:56 IST

Traffic gridlocks and chaos at tourist spots due to large crowds left many Chinese "miserable".

Australia to introduce label-free visa for Indians from Oct 1Subscriber Only

September 27, 2012 09:43 IST

Indians travelling Down Under won't have to face hassles of getting visa labelled on passports.

Julia Gillard to lobby for Australia’s bid for non permanent UNSC seatSubscriber Only

September 24, 2012 16:19 IST

Australia belongs to a bloc known as the Western Europe and Others Group.

Pervez Musharraf asks Interpol to dismiss Pakistan’s request to issue RCNSubscriber Only

September 24, 2012 14:51 IST

He sought Interpol's help following a third request from Pakistan seeking a Red Corner Notice for him.

Myanmar’s Aung Suu Kyi lets on she’s a light sleeperSubscriber Only

September 21, 2012 10:06 IST

Suu Kyi confided that's she's a very light sleeper. She said every little noise disturbs her.

Blast targets Air Force van in Pakistan,10 killedSubscriber Only

September 19, 2012 18:54 IST

Pakistan Air Force van was targeted with a car bomb on the outskirts of Peshawar city.

US senator denied from moving vote on Pakistan aid cutoff billSubscriber Only

September 13, 2012 16:12 IST

Early this week,Paul had written a letter to Harry Reid seeking a vote on his Pak amendment.

N Korea changes bodyguards for leader Kim Jong Un: reportSubscriber Only

September 13, 2012 15:58 IST

Official said North Korea is trying to protect the young leader against a possible military coup.

Pak SC strikes down new contempt law; PM’s fate in limboSubscriber Only

August 3, 2012 18:01 IST

The bench gave its order in response to more than 25 petitions that had challenged the new law.

Tibetan suicides spread to interior areas; one more deadSubscriber Only

June 21, 2012 13:36 IST

Two more Tibetan protesters set themselves on fire and one of them succumbed to the burn injuries.

Melbourne rattled by rare quakeSubscriber Only

June 19, 2012 18:42 IST

Melbourne was hit by an rare earthquake with residents reporting their houses shook and windows rattled.

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