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59 killed in suicide blast in Peshawar mosque, PM, Army chief reach city
Peshawar: At least 59 people, mostly policemen, were killed and 157 others injured after a suicide bomber blew himself up in...
Indian-American loses election to head Republican Party after challenging establishment
New York: Chandigarh-born Harmeet Dhillon has lost her bid to head the Republican National Committee (RNC) despite a spirited fight...
Russia not invited to ceremony marking Auschwitz liberation
Warsaw: For the first time, Russia was not invited to an annual ceremony marking the liberation of the former Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi...
US reports 100 paediatric flu deaths this season
Los Angeles: The US has reported a total of 91 paediatric flu deaths so far this season, according to the...
Israeli fighter jets strike Gaza in response to rockets firing
Gaza: Israeli fighter jets on Friday carried out a series of airstrikes on facilities belonging to militant groups in the...
Iraq, France agree on energy, security cooperation
Baghdad: Iraq and France have inked a strategic partnership agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation in various areas including energy and...
Nepal’s Home Minister loses citizenship battle
Kathmandu: Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs Rabi Lamichhane, accused of holding dual Nepali and American citizenship,...
Tens of thousands rally to protest against Australia Day
Canberra: Tens of thousands of people attended "Invasion Day" rallies held across Australia's major cities, calling for changing or abolishing...
Hundreds of Iraqis protest over devaluation of currency
Baghdad: Hundreds of protesters rallied near the Central Bank of Iraq in downtown Baghdad against the recent devaluation of the local...
Cold wave to hit central, eastern China
Beijing: A cold front will hit central and eastern China from Thursday to Saturday, bringing low temperatures and strong winds, the...
