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What the world is reading: Gay Marriage and the CatholicsSubscriber Only
May 31, 2015 00:00 IST
The Guardian says it may have no choice but to open its doors now — “because a church with no worshippers wouldn’t be a church at all”.
World’s most powerful democracies discuss how to help growth
May 27, 2015 20:46 IST
U.S. officials are pressing countries such as Germany that have strong economies and finances to invest more and stimulate their economies.
Fewer hungry people in world despite wars, poverty: United NationsSubscriber Only
May 27, 2015 18:27 IST
The agencies said improved agricultural productivity, and better social protection measures like food vouchers or school meal programs had had the most impact in reducing hunger.
Malaysian forensics teams dig up graves at traffickers’ campSubscriber Only
May 26, 2015 19:48 IST
Malaysia exhumes bodies suspected to be migrants buried in 139 grave sites as fresh details of alleged human trafficking camps emerge.
Death toll from defective General Motors ignition switches rises to 107Subscriber Only
May 26, 2015 08:48 IST
GM recalled 2.6 million of the cars last year, but acknowledged it knew about problems with the switches for more than a decade.
Rohingya Muslims look for better life in Malaysia, with little persecutionSubscriber Only
May 26, 2015 07:04 IST
Rohingya face a tenuous existence here, unable to legally work because Malaysia, like Thailand and Indonesia, doesn't recognize asylum seekers.
Brazil Prison Riot: Nine Dead at Feira de Santana facilitySubscriber Only
May 26, 2015 06:34 IST
Police said prisoners killed eight fellow inmates after the mutiny began late Sunday afternoon during family visits to the facility. A ninth died yesterday of his injuries.
Prince Harry meets niece Princess Charlotte for the first time
May 25, 2015 10:59 IST
A day after the little Princess was born, Prince Harry had quoted, she was absolutely beautiful and that he couldn't wait to meet Prince George's little sister.
Dispatches Frontlines and faultlines on the world wide web Dateline: AfghanistanSubscriber Only
May 25, 2015 00:00 IST
This week, Afghanistan has been in the news, with President Ashraf Ghani making a high-stakes bet on peace with the Taliban.
World Bank to lend Albania up to $1.2 billion over 5 yearsSubscriber Only
May 23, 2015 16:08 IST
As Albania plans to join the European Union, World Bank plans to help Albania by lending $1.2 billion euros.
Two 6.8-magnitude quakes strike off Solomon Islands: US Geological SurveySubscriber Only
May 23, 2015 10:28 IST
The Solomons have been rocked by several quakes of 6.0-magnitude or higher in recent days, with the most recent a 6.0 magnitude quake which hit the islands early on Friday.
UN bomber sentenced to life in prison for killing US soldierSubscriber Only
May 22, 2015 19:58 IST
1st Class Randy Johnson, 34, of 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment died by the bomb made by UN taxi driver Anis Abid Sardar. Sardar is a highly dangerous man working with murderous intent said the prosecutors
Toyota helps Takata corp with major airbag defectsSubscriber Only
May 22, 2015 16:18 IST
Toyota promises to help find cause of Takata Corp. airbag defects which has lately been causing damage, by Injuring more than 100 people. and six reported deaths.
30 dead as cholera outbreaks in Uganda, reports WHOSubscriber Only
May 21, 2015 20:41 IST
A 'severe humanitarian crisis' is unfolding in Tanzania because an influx of refugees from Burundi is overwhelming health and sanitation facilities in the area
Libya : 19 soldiers dead in 24 hours in eastern city of BenghaziSubscriber Only
May 21, 2015 19:20 IST
The offensive is primarily targeting the militant stronghold district of al-Laithi. Government fighter jets bombed multiple positions overnight and early Thursday morning.
Al Qaeda recruits were asked strange questions, reveals Osama documentsSubscriber Only
May 21, 2015 18:35 IST
Prospective al-Qaeda recruits had to fill up an application form which contained normal HR questions to peculiar queries like, "Do you wish to execute a suicide operation?"
South Korea : Justice Minister, Hwang Kyo Ahn becomes the new PMSubscriber Only
May 21, 2015 16:33 IST
"We believe he is the right person to root out corruption prevalent in our society and carry out political reform to build a new Korea," said the Presidential Press Secretary Kim Sung Woo.
Nicaragua denies entry to Charlie Hebdo cartoonistSubscriber Only
May 21, 2015 08:55 IST
Berjeaut said he had done freelance work for many outlets over the years, including Charlie Hebdo several years ago.
6.9 magnitude quake strikes off Solomon Islands: US Geological SurveySubscriber Only
May 21, 2015 07:49 IST
Earlier this month, neighbouring Papua New Guinea was rattled by a 7.1 quake.
Mortar shell smashes into Syrian school, one dead, 23 injuredSubscriber Only
May 20, 2015 18:23 IST
Thaqafi school in the Syrian capital was attacked by terrorists killing one teacher and injuring a lot of students, more than 220,000 people have been killed since March 2011.
9 storey building collapses in China, 16 people missingSubscriber Only
May 20, 2015 18:19 IST
On Wednesday, a nine storey building in the Guiyang city collapsed, leaving 16 people missing. the city government has tracked almost 15 phones on site and the work is on to find the rest.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu calls off West Bank bus segregationSubscriber Only
May 20, 2015 15:04 IST
Israel's prime minister has overruled his defense ministers' call on the ban and called off a proposed plan to segregate Palestinians from Israelis on West Bank buses.
Freed from reef off Bermuda, cruise ship awaits inspectionSubscriber Only
May 20, 2015 10:25 IST
A cruise ship carrying nearly 3,500 passengers and crew spent the early hours of Wednesday anchored off Bermuda after being grounded on a reef close to the British island. READ: Norwegian cruise ship runs aground in Bermuda, thousands stuck Norwegian Cruise Line said a rising tide helped free the ship and push it into deeper water […]
Norwegian cruise ship runs aground in Bermuda, thousands stuckSubscriber Only
May 20, 2015 10:28 IST
The ship hit the reef near Bermuda's North Channel and is in a stable position, an official with Bermuda's Rescue Coordination Center told AP on condition of anonymity.
Unequal school system in France leads to major strikeSubscriber Only
May 19, 2015 17:02 IST
The socialist-led government came after a study where France ranked topmost unequal school system
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