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Afghanistan, Pakistan bear brunt of severe quake: 200 die, hundreds injured

The epicentre of the quake was near Jarm, Afghanistan, close to the border with Pakistan.

Oct 26, 2015

Kaczynski's Eurosceptic party PiS claims victory in Polish elections

The ex-communist state might now take on a collision course with key European Union allies.

Oct 26, 2015

Britain's Blair admits 2003 Iraq invasion played a part in the rise of IS

Blair apologised for some mistakes in planning the war in an interview on Sunday.

Oct 25, 2015

Palestinians suspicious of Kerry's al-Aqsa mosque video monitoring plan

Kerry wants a sensitive Jerusalem holy site under constant video monitoring.

Oct 25, 2015

Israeli pilot captured: Arab paraglides into Syria to join Isis, sparks rumours

The IDF even launched a massive search and rescue mission.

Oct 25, 2015

Ashura: Millions gather across Iraq to commemorate slaying of Hussein

At mosques and shrines across Iraq, millions of Shiites, Iraqis and foreigners, commemorated the slaying of Prophet Mohammads grandson Hussein at the battle of Kerbala in 680 AD, an event that defines Shiism and its rift with Sunni Islam. Loudspeakers blared Ashura chants across the city of Kerbala, where hundreds of thousands of pilgrims dressed in black gathered outside the golden-domed Imam Hussein shrine.

Oct 24, 2015

IUML rules out any alliance with CPI(M) despite LDF overtures

We are steadfastly attached with the UDF, said IUML leader Shihab Thangal.

Oct 24, 2015

Indonesia's Aceh province enacts strict Islamic criminal code

It criminalises adultery, homosexuality, and public displays of affection outside of a legally recognised relationship.

Oct 24, 2015

Muharram 2015: Messages, greetings on the occasion of Ashura

The 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura, is the most sacred day of the month.

Oct 23, 2015

J&K: Pakistan violates ceasefire in Samba; 1 civilian killed

Pakistan has so far violated the ceasefire 245 times in 2015.

Oct 23, 2015

Sahitya Akademi ends silence; strongly condemns killing of writers

The Akademi said it was "deeply pained" but also urged the writers to take back their awards.

Oct 23, 2015

Thousands of Kerala kids learn their first alphabet on Vijayadashami

Vijayadashami is considered to be the most auspicious day for initiation of learning.

Oct 23, 2015

Modi UK visit: Cambridge scholars want his invitation to the varsity scrapped

The invite would be seen as condoning "ongoing attacks on academic freedom and freedom of expression in India''.

Oct 23, 2015

Iraq: American soldier dies saving 70 Kurdish hostages from Isis in Kirkuk

It is the first time since 2011 an American soldier died in Iraq.

Oct 22, 2015

Who is the Sweden school sword-attacker in Darth Vader mask?

The attacker also took selfies with school girls before killing a teacher.

Oct 22, 2015

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