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China to ease controversial one-child policySubscriber Only
November 15, 2013 20:04 IST
New policy was aimed at addressing rapidly ageing Chinese population due to one-child policy.
Don’t turn Commonwealth into ‘punitive’ grouping: RajapaksaSubscriber Only
November 15, 2013 18:15 IST
Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka has nothing to answer for on human rights.
Maldives President steps down ahead of run-off pollsSubscriber Only
November 15, 2013 16:34 IST
Political scene in Maldives has been in a state of flux since Nasheed was forced to resign.
World offers aid for typhoon-ravaged PhilippinesSubscriber Only
November 12, 2013 15:45 IST
Typhoon Haiyan,one of the strongest on record,tore a path through islands in Philippines.
8 killed in China as Typhoon Haiyan continues to create havocSubscriber Only
November 12, 2013 09:26 IST
Hainan was the hardest hit as the storm wrenched a cargo ship from its moorings.
80 people publicy excuted in North Korea for watching smuggled TV shows: ReportSubscriber Only
November 11, 2013 12:56 IST
Most were charged with watching illicit South Korean TV dramas,and some with prostitution.
‘Miracle’ baby born in Philippine Typhoon Haiyan rubbleSubscriber Only
November 11, 2013 12:50 IST
Emily Sagalis cried tears of joy after giving birth to a "miracle" girl in a Typhoon Haiyan-ravaged Philippine city,then named the baby after her mother who went missing in the storm.
Crisis deepens in Maldives after third vote blockedSubscriber Only
November 11, 2013 12:48 IST
Supreme Court postponed presidential vote which could have elected a president.
Philippines storm kills estimated 10,000,destruction hampers rescue effortsSubscriber Only
November 11, 2013 09:41 IST
Roads,airports,bridges damaged; death toll could rise once isolated coastal villages are reached.
1 killed,100 injured as protest for neutral govt during elections continue in BangladeshSubscriber Only
November 10, 2013 18:13 IST
BNP has called a four-day nationwide general strike for installation of interim govt.
2 killed,2 injured in east China boat blastSubscriber Only
November 10, 2013 15:38 IST
Blast was caused by the boat's lead-acid battery,no possibility of sabotage.
Voter turnout in Maldives presidential elections remains lowSubscriber Only
November 9, 2013 11:21 IST
If no candidate gets over 50 per cent of votes in the balloting,a run-off will be required.
Pak opposition protests govt lies,demands accurate terror death tollSubscriber Only
November 7, 2013 15:54 IST
It believes govt gave watered down figures for casualties in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
152 soldiers sentenced to death in Bangladesh for 2009 mutinySubscriber Only
November 5, 2013 20:01 IST
251 others were awarded jail terms of 3 to 10 years while 271 were acquitted.
‘Obama offered to nudge India to resolve Kashmir issue in exchange for Pak help’Subscriber Only
November 5, 2013 13:38 IST
The revelation was made by former Pak Ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani in his book.
Bangladesh: More than 100 injured in clashes as strike for neutral govt enters 2nd daySubscriber Only
November 5, 2013 11:28 IST
This is the second 60-hour shutdown by BNP which is demanding a neutral caretaker govt.
Pakistan’s Parliament moves to bring ISI under civilian controlSubscriber Only
November 4, 2013 15:45 IST
Recommendations are included in a proposed ISI Agency (Functions,Powers and Regulation) Bill.
Time for India to sit at United Nations Security Council high tableSubscriber Only
November 2, 2013 18:25 IST
India has had successful track record of winning seats in key UN bodies in the past few years.
Lanka slams UK’s Channel 4 war video on killing of lady with LTTE linksSubscriber Only
November 2, 2013 15:19 IST
Sri Lanka dismissed the latest video documentary released by Britain's Channel 4 as "fake".
Sharif downplays LoC tensions,blames Indian politicians for ‘Pakistan-bashing’Subscriber Only
October 31, 2013 20:26 IST
Terrorism and ceasefire violations have become two major points of contention between the neighbours
7 missing in vessel collision on China seaSubscriber Only
October 30, 2013 12:11 IST
Collision occurred at 3:40 am local time,when nine people aboard the fishing vessel fell into the sea.
China displays nuclear submarine fleet for first timeSubscriber Only
October 28, 2013 15:08 IST
Submarines were shown as taking part in exercises along with naval ships and helicopters.
Two die as opposition strike in Bangladesh enters 2nd daySubscriber Only
October 28, 2013 14:33 IST
Opposition called the strike demanding restoration of the neutral caretaker government.
Pakistani Taliban using toxic chemicals in bombs new worrySubscriber Only
October 24, 2013 13:42 IST
Doctors treating bombing survivors said the victims suffer from chronic wounds which don't respond to antibiotics.
Extremism,economy to dominate Sharif’s US visitSubscriber Only
October 22, 2013 15:07 IST
US to hear from Sharif on subjects including his move to start talks with Tehrek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
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