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Missing AirAsia flight had asked to fly higher to avoid cloud – official
December 28, 2014 17:19 IST
The aircraft had been flying at 32,000 feet and had asked to fly at 38,000 feet to avoid clouds.
AirAsia QZ8501: Indonesia suspends search for missing jet; Malaysia says no crash signs
December 29, 2014 08:01 IST
The aircraft lost contact with the Jakarta air traffic control tower at 6:17 a.m local time.
Wanted al-Shabab leader surrenders in SomaliaSubscriber Only
December 28, 2014 08:45 IST
Hersi surrendered because he fell out with those loyal to Ahmed Abdi Godane, al-Shabab's top leader.
Ukraine truce hangs in balance after ‘difficult’ talksSubscriber Only
December 25, 2014 17:30 IST
Negotiations mediated by European and Russian envoys broke up after more than five hours.
Hong Kong police arrested 12 protesters for blocking roadsSubscriber Only
December 25, 2014 15:42 IST
Pro-democracy demonstrators had occupied the site for more than two months before police dispersed them.
18-year-old Antonio Martin shot dead for pointing gun at police officerSubscriber Only
December 24, 2014 19:13 IST
Antonio Martin was shot dead during a routine business check being made at a gas station.
Global arms treaty signed; first legally-binding document to prevent transfer of weapons to terroristsSubscriber Only
December 24, 2014 13:46 IST
The treaty will help prevent transfer of weapons to terrorists and human rights abusers.
Satellite images reveal war damage on Syrian cultural sitesSubscriber Only
December 23, 2014 17:18 IST
A UN agency report uses satellite imagery to look at war-caused damage on 290 cultural sites in Syria.
Iraqi Yazidi girls abducted by IS endured horrorSubscriber Only
December 23, 2014 11:24 IST
International watchdog group says that women and girls from Iraq have endured horrors
Spain’s Princess Cristina to be tried for tax fraudSubscriber Only
December 22, 2014 18:18 IST
Sister of Spain's King Felipe VI, Cristina, first ever to stand in the dock for alleged tax fraud
Sydney: Australian woman charged with murder of 7 of her childrenSubscriber Only
December 22, 2014 11:51 IST
Mersane Warria, 37, was charged with eight counts of murder in a bedside hearing at a hospital in the northern city of Cairns.
Raul Castro hails US-Cuba thaw, but says won’t change political systemSubscriber Only
December 21, 2014 13:50 IST
The US and Cuba made the breakthrough in their Cold War standoff, launching measures to ease a five-decade US trade embargo as well as a prisoner exchange.
European equities get caught in the rout of the rouble
December 17, 2014 18:16 IST
Financial turmoil in Russia weighed on the region's stock markets.
Malala: ‘Heartbroken’ about terrorist attack on Peshawar army schoolSubscriber Only
December 17, 2014 13:15 IST
Malala is herself the survivor of a Taliban attempt to silence her.
German Chancellor calls for unity against anti-Islam forcesSubscriber Only
December 16, 2014 19:03 IST
The movement began in Dresden by staging demonstrations every Monday to protest against the government.
Govt building in Canberra evacuated, police later say package not suspiciousSubscriber Only
December 16, 2014 10:52 IST
Police are investigating the package found in the staff canteen area at lunchtime.
Sydney Siege: The September warningSubscriber Only
December 16, 2014 01:21 IST
Australia’s government raised the country’s terror warning level in September in response to the domestic threat posed by supporters of the Islamic State group. This was after IS spokesman Abu Mohammed al Adnani issued an audio message urging so-called “lone wolf” attacks abroad, specifically mentioning Australia. Counter-terror law enforcement teams later conducted dozens of raids […]
After Phil Hughes, Australia wakes up to another nightmareSubscriber Only
December 16, 2014 01:20 IST
Indian team begins practice session at the Gabba in Brisbane under increased security cover.
‘It was so eerily quiet out there’Subscriber Only
December 16, 2014 01:07 IST
The sense of fear was also heightened by rumours that were doing the rounds in Sydney throughout the day.
Cafe gunman was Iranian refugee charged with sexual assault: Police
December 16, 2014 01:04 IST
Man Haron Monis remained holed up in the cafe some 15 hours after the siege began.
Infosys engineer from Guntur went for coffee break, got trapped insideSubscriber Only
December 16, 2014 14:05 IST
The IT professional had gone to the cafe for a “coffee break”, but did not return.
Sydney siege ends: 3 dead, including gunman, after police storm cafeSubscriber Only
December 16, 2014 06:49 IST
Media reports said two were killed and three others seriously injured in the raid but police said they cannot confirm the casualties.
Three surrender in Belgium armed siege: ReportsSubscriber Only
December 15, 2014 20:12 IST
The incident happened at the same time when lone gunman kept terrified staff and customers captive in a Sydney cafe.
Interactive timeline: Here is what happened in Sydney on MondaySubscriber Only
December 15, 2014 19:28 IST
Blow by blow account of what happened at the Martin Place cafe in Sydney.
Belgian strike paralyzes traffic, idles industrySubscriber Only
December 15, 2014 18:38 IST
The strike targeted measures like cutting into employees' income, extend working hours.
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