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World Refugee Day: UNHCR says refugees reach 65.3 million; numbers higher than World War II

The UNHCR report says that half of the world's refugees come from three countries â€“ Syria (4.9 million), Afghanistan (2.7 million) and Somalia (1.1 million).

Jun 20, 2016

Climate experts warn global warming breaking all previous records

Apart from the soaring heat recorded in February and March, alarm bells are ringing continuously in the form of extreme weather events.

Jun 19, 2016

Brazil to exit 34 international organisations to cut costs

Brazil has run up $866 million in arrears with international bodies such as the United Nations due to a fiscal crisis.

Jun 17, 2016

Euro 2016: England vs Wales preview

Everything you need to know about the Euro 2016 match between England and Wales.

Jun 14, 2016

South Korea, UN send troops to chase illegal Chinese boats from military buffer zone

Seoul had recently formed a military police team to combat the increasing number of incursions into the military buffer zone by fishers.

Jun 10, 2016

Tim Berners-Lee: The web should be decentralised

The creator of the World Wide Web calls for a new system that isn't susceptible to government control and monitoring.

Jun 8, 2016

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Indian couple conquer world's tallest peak Mt Everest

The couple, who tied the knot in 2008, delayed parenthood to fulfil their dream.

Jun 7, 2016

US to take action against China for fresh South China Sea construction

China runs the risk of creating a "Great Wall of self-isolation" because of its aggressive takeover of the South China Sea, US Defence Secretary said.

Jun 4, 2016

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China tells US not to take sides on South China Sea dispute

The U.S. should not decide its policy on the disputed South China Sea based on its allies, China said on Thursday.

Jun 2, 2016

Reliance LYF prices dropped in India: 3 months unlimited Jio 4G data with LYF smartphone starts at Rs. 2,999

User registrations for a network trial begin on Jio.com

The commercial rollout of Jio 4G services in India is expected to begin in December.

Jun 2, 2016

Watch French Open 4th round live: Novak Djokovic vs Roberto Bautista Agut live streaming and TV information

Djokovic will be confident of another easy outing as the Serbian targets a quarterfinal place in the French Open

May 30, 2016

EU referendum: Family holidays to Europe will rise by Â£230 after Brexit claims David Cameron

Britain urges G7 countries to act fast against killer superbug

Concern over antimicrobial resistance has grown after the first case of antibiotic-resistant bacteria was found in a U.S. woman.

May 28, 2016

EU imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea

The sanctions include ban on fund transfers to N. Korea, investment from the country in EU nations, and transfer of technology.

May 28, 2016

G7 Summit: World leaders condemn North Korea for conducting nuclear tests

Pyongyang's development of ballistic and nuclear technology is a threat to international peace, Japanese President Shinzo Abe said on Friday.

May 27, 2016

G7 Summit: Brexit is a risk to global growth

The multi-nation group said the UKs departure from EU would affect trade, investments and jobs.