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5.9-magnitude quake hits PakistanSubscriber Only

April 4, 2013 22:36 IST

The epicentre was located along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border,state-run radio reported.

Not a ‘scapegoat’ in quiting over Italy marines issue: Ex-FMSubscriber Only

March 31, 2013 21:37 IST

Giulio Terzi,who quit as Italian foreign minister over Rome's decision to send two marines back to India to face trial for killing Indian fishermen,says he does not "feel like a scapegoat" over his surprise move to resign to oppose his government's U-turn on the issue.

Manchester City beats Newcastle 4-0 in Premier LeagueSubscriber Only

March 31, 2013 00:00 IST

Manchester City scored two goals in each half to cruise to a 4-0 win over Newcastle.

Bangladesh clashes leave five deadSubscriber Only

March 30, 2013 03:17 IST

Five people were killed and 45 others injured in violent clashes in Bangladesh.

Hedge fund portfolio manager arrested in USSubscriber Only

March 30, 2013 03:08 IST

A senior portfolio manager for one of the largest US hedge funds was arrested today.

China ‘bans’ German band from festival over Tibet showSubscriber Only

March 29, 2013 01:02 IST

Modern Sky records,applied to the Ministry of Culture for permission for the band to play.

Saudi threatens to ban WhatsApp,Viber and Skype: sourcesSubscriber Only

March 26, 2013 02:04 IST

Internet messenger applications such as Skype,Viber and WhatsApp face being banned in Saudi Arabia if operators fail to allow authorities in the kingdom to censor them,industry sources said today.

Pricey Audi TT gets ’embedded’ in UK home in sensational crashSubscriber Only

March 25, 2013 03:11 IST

In a freak accident,a man,in his twenties,was seriously hurt with head injuries after a car crashed and ended up embedded in a house in Suffolk,UK.

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel cannot cede self-defenceSubscriber Only

March 21, 2013 11:09 IST

'Today we have both the right and the capability to defend ourselves'

UK stresses on safety of women tourists in IndiaSubscriber Only

March 19, 2013 00:53 IST

Britain has advised its female tourists to be cautious while travelling in India.

Italy marines will not return to India-foreign ministrySubscriber Only

March 11, 2013 23:05 IST

Two Italian marines charged in India with killing two fishermen while on anti-piracy duty will not return from a special home visit granted to allow them to vote in last month's general election,the Italian foreign ministry said on Monday.

Bulgarian bishop fails to sell Rolex to pay power billSubscriber Only

March 11, 2013 01:36 IST

A top Bulgarian cleric today failed to sell his gold Rolex to pay the electricity bill of his cash-strapped church as there were no takers for the watch in the EU's poorest country.

Mandela back home after spending night in hospitalSubscriber Only

March 10, 2013 23:15 IST

Anti-apartheid icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela was back home today after spending a night in hospital where he underwent a "successful medical examination",the president's office said.

Suicide bomb hits Kabul during US defense chief Chuck Hagel’s visit,18 killedSubscriber Only

March 9, 2013 10:57 IST

Hagel was in a meeting at a coalition facility in Kabul and defense officials say he is in a safe location.

Pakistan middle class fixes sights on ChinaSubscriber Only

March 9, 2013 00:11 IST

When Misbah Rashid taught Chinese 30 years ago,few signed up.

Pole taken to hospital with screwdriver in headSubscriber Only

March 8, 2013 21:42 IST

Polish doctors say a 25-year-old man has undergone a three-hour operation to remove a screwdriver lodged about five centimetres into his head.

Venezuela: Maduro to take oath as acting presidentSubscriber Only

March 8, 2013 11:17 IST

Venezuela's constitution specifies that upon Chavez's death,Cabello should have become interim president and elections for a new president called within 30 days.