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Some of US drone attacks amount to war crimes: Amnesty InternationalSubscriber Only

October 22, 2013 13:35 IST

As per report,US has launched some 330 to 374 drone strikes in Pak between 2004-Sept 2013.

China gives top billing to Indian Prime Minister’s visitSubscriber Only

October 21, 2013 19:07 IST

In a rare honour,Singh will be hosted by both Premier Li and President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.

Super smog hits north China city; flights canceledSubscriber Only

October 21, 2013 14:33 IST

Density of fine particulate matter,indicator of air quality,was above 600 micrograms/cubic meter.

7 killed,more than 10 injured in Pakistan train blastSubscriber Only

October 21, 2013 12:05 IST

Train was passing through Dera Murad Jamali district of Balochistan province when blast occurred.

Nawaz Sharif meets US Secretary of State KerrySubscriber Only

October 21, 2013 09:36 IST

Sharif,is on a four-day visit to the US and is scheduled to meet President Obama on Oct 23.

Nepal to host fifth South Asian conference on sanitationSubscriber Only

October 20, 2013 18:18 IST

There will be more than 250 delegates from eight South Asian countries,including 70 from India.

Army in Balochistan for relief work,not for operation: PakistanSubscriber Only

October 20, 2013 18:04 IST

Parts of Balochistan have many armed nationalist groups who've confronted the Pak Army for a while.

Pakistan seeks US intervention in resolving Kashmir issueSubscriber Only

October 20, 2013 15:28 IST

US has repeatedly said that India and Pak should determine "pace and scope" of their dialogue.

722 suspects rejoined terror groups after acquittal in PakistanSubscriber Only

October 19, 2013 13:55 IST

Weak prosecution and evidence led to acquittal of many suspects involved in terrorist activities.

UN pledges to promote women in peace talksSubscriber Only

October 19, 2013 12:24 IST

The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Friday renewing its commitment to promote women’s leadership and participation in all negotiations to resolve conflicts and bring peace to war-torn countries. The council said it remains deeply concerned at the ”exacerbated vulnerability” of women in armed conflict and post-conflict situations,and the abuses,threats and human rights violations […]

Philippine earthquake death toll rises to 172Subscriber Only

October 18, 2013 14:02 IST

Tourist island of Bohol,was the epicentre of Tuesday's quake,with most 160 people dead.

Malala Yousafzai offered honorary Canadian citizenshipSubscriber Only

October 17, 2013 18:00 IST

Malala will become the sixth person to be granted honorary Canadian citizenship.

Modern slavery: Ten countries where slavery is most prevalentSubscriber Only

October 17, 2013 14:30 IST

30 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery,a survey showed on Thursday.

Giant chunk of Russian meteorite found in lakeSubscriber Only

October 17, 2013 13:50 IST

Meteor that blazed across Urals in February was largest recorded strike in more than a century.

Series of bomb blasts in MyanmarSubscriber Only

October 17, 2013 12:41 IST

Three bombs exploded in eastern Myanmar leaving one person dead,police said

Typhoon Nari leaves 11 dead,5 missing in VietnamSubscriber Only

October 17, 2013 10:54 IST

The Gianh river in Quang Binh province reached a record high but was receding slowly.

All on board believed dead in Laos plane crash,authorities continue searchSubscriber Only

October 17, 2013 10:33 IST

Citizens of some 10 countries were reported on the flight from the capital Vientiane.

Pakistan: Provincial minister among 8 killed in suicide attackSubscriber Only

October 16, 2013 20:47 IST

Khyber Pakhtukhwa's Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Israrullah Khan died.

Philippine quake: Hopeless search for survivors continues as death toll hits 151Subscriber Only

October 16, 2013 18:58 IST

Survivors used their bare hands to scour through the rubble of their homes.

Myanmar army opens doors to women for first time in country’s historySubscriber Only

October 16, 2013 15:38 IST

For the first time in Myanmar’s history,the Ministry of Defense is inviting women to join the army. An advertisement in the Myanmar Ahlin newspaper says the new cadets must be single,at least 5 feet,3 inches (160 centimeters) tall,between 25 and 30 years of age,and weigh no more than 130 pounds (59 kilograms). Though they won’t […]