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Pope Francis visits Egypt three weeks after deadly attacks on Copts

Pope Francis has visited Egypt three weeks after at least 45 people died in Isis attacks there. He laid flowers at Cairos largest Coptic cathedral, the scene of an attack last December. Francis was accompanied by the Coptic Pope Tawadros II.10% of Egyptians are Christian Copts, who were targeted in several attacks in the last months. During the two-day trip, Francis called for peace between Christians and Muslims in Egypt.

Apr 29, 2017

Germany supports partial burqa-ban; civil servants, judges, soldiers cannot wear full-face veils

Right-wing parties in Germany want the country to follow France's regulations where wearing burqas in public places is banned by law.

Apr 28, 2017

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Moscow, a key centre for decision-making on global security issues: Jaitley

Arun Jaitley spoke at the 6th Moscow Conference on International Security on Wednesday.

Apr 27, 2017

Bill Gates commends Modi for success of Swachh Bharat initiative

Gates praised Modi's bold approach to the sensitive problem and the statement which Modi had made on sanitation during his first address to the nation on Independence Day.

Apr 26, 2017

Facebook suspends account of noted author and journalist Tarek Fatah

Fatah is often in the eye of controversies because of his outspoken and divisive statements on Islam and has been criticised and harassed several times.

Apr 26, 2017

Pakistan: At least 10, including 6 children, killed in Kurram tribal region blast

As many as 13 people were gravely injured in the incident. Officials said the injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital.

Apr 25, 2017

India shells out $55.9 billion in military spending, becomes fifth largest in the world

India's military expenditure reportedly increased by 8.5 percent last year to $55.9 billion, the SIPRI report on defence spending noted.

Apr 25, 2017

US defence secretary James Mattis says Donald Trump has strong support for Nato

Pentagon head Jim Mattis visits Afghanistan after deadly Taliban attack on unarmed soldiers

Over a hundred Afghan soldiers were killed after Taliban militants barged into an army camp on April 21 and opened fire on unarmed soldiers.

Apr 24, 2017

French elections 2017: Voting begins in France for next president amid tight security

Eleven candidates are contesting in the first round, including those from far-left, centrist and far-right parties.

Apr 23, 2017

Bomb scare at France elections: French consulate in New York evacuated amid voting

Consul General Anne-Claire Legendre said a suspicious vehicle outside the institution prompted police to evacuate the building.

Apr 23, 2017

Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto in Nagaland, India

Asia's largest church built in Nagaland; new church building set for dedication

The Sumi Baptist Church Zunheboto in the northeastern state of Nagaland, India, is believed to be Asia's largest church and will be dedicated on Saturday.

Apr 22, 2017

Marine Le Pen: The European Union will die

Marine Le Pen calls for restoration of France's borders in wake of latest Paris terror attack

A deadly shooting occurred at Paris' iconic boulevard, Champs-Élysées, late on Thursday leaving a policemen dead, and three others injured.

Apr 21, 2017

Masked police stand on top of their vehicle on the Champs Elysees Avenue

Paris attack: 1 killed, 3 injured in shooting near Champs-Élysées; ISIS names attacker as Abu Yusuf al-Beljiki

Early on Friday, investigators searched a home in an eastern suburb of Paris as they suspect that it is linked to the attack.

Apr 21, 2017

Nine arrested in Delhi Police-UP ATS crackdown on ISIS suspects

The joint operation was conducted at several places like Mumbai, Punjab, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Apr 20, 2017

US Mother of All Bombs killed 13 Indians in Afghanistan: Will this deter Indian youths from being recruited by ISIS?

ISIS Khorasan Province modules have already been busted in India. With the US now focusing on the terrorist outfit, India stands to gain in two ways. Read to find out how.

Apr 19, 2017

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