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Afghanistan Assures Safety of Indian Diplomats, Taliban Denies Hand

Following the suicide attack on Indian consulate in Jalalabad on Saturday where nine people were killed, Afghanistan assured India that it won't leave any 'stone unturned' for the safety of Indian diplomats.

Aug 4, 2013

Syrian Islamists Ban Croissant over Reference to 'Colonial Oppression'

A Sharia law committee in the rebellious region of the Syrian city of Aleppo has issued a fatwa banning croissants, saying they symbolise colonial oppression.

Aug 2, 2013

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Syria's Swelling Conflict And US' Reluctant Involvement: How Long Before International Community Takes Decisive Action?

Even when it is not clear on the nature of 'support' the United States will render to the long battered Syrian rebel forces, the fact that the much-awaited support from the most important member of the international community will be available, at least in theory and speeches, comes with many impounding questions.

Jun 16, 2013

India and China's Rating Fall; Corruption and Scandals Take Toll on Nations' Image

India and China have been seen as future super powers by the world but their positive views have taken a dip over the last year, according to a recent poll conducted by GlobeScan along with Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) for BBC World Service.

May 24, 2013

Hundreds Feared Dead as Strong Quake Hits Iran-Pakistan Border; Tremors Felt in India

Hundreds are feared dead in a massive earthquake that struck near the Iran-Pakistan border region on Tuesday. But, an Iranian lawmaker said that the number of deaths are "not high".

Apr 16, 2013

6.3 Magnitude Quake Strikes Near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear City; 37 Dead, 850 Injured

A quake of magnitude 6.3 struck near Iran's only nuclear plant in the city of Bushehr on Tuesday, killing 37 people and injuring 850 others.

Apr 10, 2013

Did US Military Activities in Korean Peninsula Provoke North Korea?

North Korea has not stopped its angry rhetoric, including nuclear strike threats against South Korea and the United States, ever since the United Nations (UN) passed new sanctions against the impoverished country for conducting nuclear test in February.

Apr 2, 2013

Sri Lankan Tamils Row: Rajinikanth Joins Film Stars on Hunger Strike

Tamil film fraternity began a one-day strike on 2 April in a bid to show their support for Sri Lankan Tamils.

Apr 2, 2013

Nuclear Armed Forces Represent the Nation's Life, Says North Korea

Amid mounting tension in the Korean peninsula and economic turmoil, North Korea on Sunday passed a resolution to continue building nuclear arms, describing it as the "nation's life".

Apr 1, 2013

16 Indian Fishermen Return; Student Protests against Sri Lanka Continue

Sixteen Indian fishermen safely reached safely Tamil Nadu after a Sri Lankan court acquitted them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary on 3 March.

Mar 13, 2013

North Korea Scraps 60-Year-Old Truce; What is Korean War Armistice Agreement 1953?

Amid growing tension in the Korean Peninsula, North Korea on Monday scrapped the 60-year-old Armistice Agreement 1953 that ended the Korean War and threatened to strike the United States with nuclear weapons.

Mar 12, 2013

India 6th Most Favourable Nation for Americans; Pakistan 3rd Least Favourite: Poll

In a poll conducted by Gallup.com, Indian is ranked as the sixth most favourable nation for Americans, while Pakistan is ranked as the third most unfavourable after Iran and North Korea.

Mar 8, 2013

Facebook Has Master Key To All Your Accounts; Should You Be Worried?

World's Most Spam Spewing Nations: US Tops List Followed by China and India

India is one of the world's most spam spewing nations, ranking third after the United States and China in the list of "Dirty Dozen" of top spam relayers, claimed a report by computer security company SophosLabs.

Mar 7, 2013

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Stunning Female Celebrities At Oscars 2013 Red Carpet: From Jennifer Lawrence to Halle Berry and More [PHOTOS]

The Oscars and fashion always go together. Like in all award functions, the just concluded 85th Academy Awards would have been dull if not for the stunning female celebrities who walked the red carpet in wonderful designer outfits, adding spice to the event.

Feb 25, 2013

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Oscars 2013: Jennifer Lawrence's Embarrassing Moment at Academy Awards [PHOTOS]

Blame it on her over-excitement or the voluminous Christian Dior gown for the embarrassing fall in front of a huge audience at the Oscars 2013 ceremony on Sunday, actress Jennifer Lawrence still managed to make the fall appear graceful.