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India & Tajikistan discuss anti-terror fight 18 Dec 2016 - 01:48 am

New Delhi: India and Tajikistan yesterday discussed cooperation in the fight against terrorism and working closely on developing trade and transport links through...

W African leaders push to resolve Gambia poll row 18 Dec 2016 - 01:42 am

Abuja: West African leaders called yesterday for a swift resolution of the political impasse in The Gambia after disputed elections in which long-term...

'No deal' in talks on Kabila's political future 18 Dec 2016 - 01:42 am

Kinshasa: Congolese crisis talks to ensure a peaceful political transition were suspended yesterday, Catholic church mediators said, announcing they would resume only a...

Duterte threatens to repeal US troops pact 18 Dec 2016 - 01:42 am

Manila: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told the United States yesterday to prepare for repeal of an agreement on deployment of troops and equipment...

Seoul protests put pressure on impeachment court 18 Dec 2016 - 01:41 am

Seoul: Tens of thousands of protestors turned out in Seoul for the eighth straight week yesterday, pushing for the swift and permanent removal...

Pollution alert: Beijing orders 1,200 factories to close amid smog 18 Dec 2016 - 01:41 am

Beijing: Beijing's city government has ordered 1,200 factories near the Chinese capital, including an oil refinery run by state oil major Sinopec and...

Mosul oil well fires turn sheep coats black 18 Dec 2016 - 01:37 am

Qayyarah: The battle to retake Mosul from the Islamic State group is leaving a legacy of environmental damage and health risks that will...

Forced to leave, Aleppo evacuees tell of their pain 18 Dec 2016 - 01:25 am

BEIRUT: Death in Aleppo was personal for Modar Sheikho. He lost his sister to government bombing early in the revolt. His brother was...

Hamas blames Israel for death of drone expert 18 Dec 2016 - 01:19 am

GAZA: The Palestinian Hamas group in Gaza blamed Israel yesterday for the killing in Tunisia this week of a Tunisian national it described...

Algeria defends treatment of Mali migrants 18 Dec 2016 - 01:16 am

Algiers: Algeria yesterday defended its treatment of a group of around 260 Malian migrants rounded up and deported to their country, dismissing charges...

10 dead & 21 injured in Sri Lanka road accident 18 Dec 2016 - 01:14 am

Colombo: Ten passengers were killed and another 21 wounded yesterday when a van and a bus collided on a highway in Sri Lanka's...

Mali drops treason charges against ex-leader 18 Dec 2016 - 01:14 am

Bamako: Malian lawmakers have decided a treason case should be dropped against former Malian president Amadou Toumani Toure, who was overthrown in a...

Immigration officials fired over extortion scandal 18 Dec 2016 - 01:13 am

Manila: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday fired two immigration officials facing allegations of corruption as he reaffirmed his commitment to ensure a clean...

Legal cover given to military courts to expire on January 7 18 Dec 2016 - 01:10 am

Islamabad: The legal cover given to military courts in Pakistan to try civilian terrorism suspects will expire on January 7. The legal cover...

China slams US for 'hyping' up naval probe seizure 18 Dec 2016 - 01:10 am

Beijing: China's Defence Ministry said yesterday it had been in talks with the United States about returning an underwater drone taken by a...

Thai lawmakers approve tighter Internet control 18 Dec 2016 - 01:10 am

Bangkok: Thailand's military-appointed legislature approved a bill tightening the country's already harsh Computer Crime Act, defying critics who said it infringes on the...

Chinese firm to set up 1320MW plant 18 Dec 2016 - 01:08 am

The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has agreed to grant extension in the financial closing date for imported coal-based power plant of China...

Government ignores Bilawal’s demands 18 Dec 2016 - 01:08 am

Islamabad: The federal government of Pakistan has adopted an absolute “no lift” policy to the four demands of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman...