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AirAsia Qz8501 crash: Search team takes advantage of improved weather to hunt jet wreckage

January 6, 2015 14:21 IST

While the cause of the crash is unknown, the national weather bureau has said the seasonal tropical storms common in the area were likely to be a factor.

A plane flies over smoke from fires burring across the Adelaide Hills, near Adelaide, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (Source: AP)

Australian wildfire razes 26 homes, 29 people seek treatmentSubscriber Only

January 5, 2015 15:50 IST

Since the fire started on Friday, 29 people had been injured or hospitalized with conditions such a severe asthma, he said.

US warns about threat against banks, hotels in IndonesiaSubscriber Only

January 4, 2015 13:14 IST

The alert was issued to U.S. citizens on Saturday without giving details.

North Korea blasts United States over sanctionsSubscriber Only

January 4, 2015 12:42 IST

An unnamed Korean official accused the US of "groundlessly'' stirring up hostility toward Pyongyang.

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Israel freezes funds to Palestinians over ICC approach

January 4, 2015 00:36 IST

The moves are in retaliation for moves by the Palestinians to join ICC in The Hague.

Buckingham Palace denies sex charge against Prince AndrewSubscriber Only

January 3, 2015 18:48 IST

The victim claimed that she was forced by Epstein to have sex with the prince when she was a minor.

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Thousands flee homes as Australian wildfires rageSubscriber Only

January 3, 2015 10:47 IST

Six homes were destroyed by the fires in South Australia and Victoria states, officials said.

US sanctions North Korea over Sony cyberattackSubscriber Only

January 3, 2015 10:24 IST

Never before has the US imposed sanctions on another nation in retaliation for a cyberattack on a US company.

AirAsia crash: Rescuers find 30 bodies, focus on 5 sq km areaSubscriber Only

January 6, 2015 15:03 IST

Over 90 vessels and aircraft are involved in the search and rescue operation, said AirAsia.

AirAsia crash: First of eight bodies identified in forensic examinationSubscriber Only

January 1, 2015 19:05 IST

Hayati Lutfiah Hamid's body was returned to her family after her identity was confirmed by fingerprints.

Tropical cyclone in Philippines kills 31, leaves 7 missingSubscriber Only

December 31, 2014 16:21 IST

The eye of the storm was 140 kms southwest of central Iloilo City, moving west at 19 kph.

AirAsia QZ8501 victim with life jacket raises new questions about plane’s last moments

December 31, 2014 16:28 IST

A pilot who works for a Gulf carrier said the life jacket indicated the cause of the crash was not 'catastrophic failure'.

Beach parties, fireworks: World rings in New Year 2015Subscriber Only

December 31, 2014 16:01 IST

Across the globe, revelers looking for a respite from the gloom will converge to welcome 2015.

Canada police: Man kills 8 people before taking own lifeSubscriber Only

December 31, 2014 13:41 IST

The man was well-known to police and had a criminal record dating back to September 1987.

At least 30 killed in landslides, flash floods as tropical storm Jangmi hits PhilippinesSubscriber Only

December 30, 2014 16:05 IST

Thousands were evacuated ahead of the storm's arrival, with most expected to be sent home later.

UN General Assembly adopts resolution urging Myanmar to grant citizenship to Muslim RohingyaSubscriber Only

December 30, 2014 16:34 IST

Under government-backed plan, Rohingyas have to identify themselves as Bengali to apply for citizenship.

Tracking Transition 2014: Environment- A new green architecture in the offingSubscriber Only

December 30, 2014 10:43 IST

NDA appointed a committee under T S R Subramanian to suggest changes to meet “current requirements”.

Tracking Transition 2014: Diplomacy-The year of loving thy neighbourSubscriber Only

December 30, 2014 10:35 IST

The new government defined its foreign policy through various public events and outreach exercises.

Lost letter by sister-in-law indicates Winston Churchill’s propensity towards IslamSubscriber Only

December 30, 2014 15:05 IST

A recently discovered letter allegedly indicates Winston Churchill's propensity towards the Islam.

Five dead, dozens still on burning Greek ferrySubscriber Only

December 29, 2014 18:50 IST

The Italian navy said 221 of the 478 people on the ferry had been evacuated. Most were airlifted.

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AirAsia QZ8501: Missing flight is 3rd Malaysia-linked air incidentSubscriber Only

December 28, 2014 19:18 IST

Malaysia-based AirAsia has never lost a plane before and has a good safety track record.

AirAsia QZ8501: Indonesia suspends search for the missing jetSubscriber Only

December 28, 2014 19:44 IST

Some ships were still in the area where the plane lost contact with air traffic control.

AirAsia QZ8501: Malaysia dismisses reports of aircraft crashSubscriber Only

December 28, 2014 18:11 IST

There were unconfirmed media reports that a aircraft crashed in the waters of East Belitung, off the east coast of Sumatra.

Airlift begins for hundreds trapped on burning Italian ferry

December 28, 2014 20:37 IST

Coastguard spokesman Lagkadianos said the heavy rain that was hampering the rescue had helped contain the fire.

Singapore PM expresses concern over missing AirAsia planeSubscriber Only

December 28, 2014 13:58 IST

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong today called Indonesian President Joko Widodo to express concern and pledged assistance of air force in the search of Air Asia plane which went missing after losing contact with air traffic controller. The plane with 162 passengers and crew on board went missing on a flight from Indonesian city […]

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