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Baghdad bombings: At least 18 killed, 53 wounded

A series of bombings in the Iraqi capital struck a crowded restaurant, a police patrol and several o...

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar`s expansive, surreal capital

Constructed less than seven years ago in literally the middle of nowhere, Myanmar`s new capital boas...

Flag march in Meghalaya capital

Meghalaya police and paramilitary forces staged a flag march in the capital apprehending violence.

Japan hangs 3, 1st executions since 2010: Reports

Capital punishment in Japan is usually ordered only for inmates convicted of multiple murders.

Capex limit for defence raised to Rs 13434.8 cr

Government has raised the capital expenditure limit for the defence forces by Rs 13,434.82 crore i...

Police dismantle Occupy London camp

Police and bailiffs dismantled Occupy London`s campsite outside St Paul`s Cathedral early Tuesday.

China plans to build world`s largest airport

China`s one will replace America`s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the busiest a...

Germany urges Iran to free pastor on death row

The German government is extremely concerned about Yousef Nadarkhani`s fate amid reports of his immi...

‘Rocket attack threat on Pak`s capital’

A terrorist group has plans to carry out a rocket attack on the Pakistani capital, a top police offi...

Car bombs target Iraqi Shi`ite Muslims again

The turmoil has fuelled fears that Maliki is trying to shore up Shi`ite power and sideline Iraqiya.

Beirut: At least 26 killed in building collapse

At least 26 people were killed when an old six-storey building in Beirut collapsed, with more peopl...

Iranian Prez denounces capitalism while in Cuba

Railing against the US and its allies, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said heartless capitalism is the root cau...

Man given death sentence in rape and murder case

A man has been awarded capital punishment by a local court here in a 12-year old rape and murder ca...

Lukewarm start to Team Anna`s protest in capital

Team Anna`s protest on Tuesday against a "weak" Lokpal Bill elicited a lukewarm response, with sup...

BJP hartal in Kerala capital on garbage issue

The dawn-to-dusk hartal called by BJP in the state capital against the crisis in garbage movement ...

Happy Birthday Delhi

From 1911 to 2011, Delhi has come a long way.

Religious procession dispersed in Srinagar

Police used batons and tear smoke cansters to disperse Shia Muslim protesters who had assembled to t...

Microsoft signs confidentiality pact with Yahoo

Microsoft Corp has signed a confidentiality agreement with Yahoo Inc, allowing the software giant to...

Australian leaders welcome Danish royal couple

The couple and their four children landed in Australia on Saturday and spent the next two days in Sy...

UK clamps down on corporate greed protestors

The Wall Street replica anti-capitalist protestors in Britain were served eviction notice by the Bri...

Dubai named as events capital of Middle East

The regional award has been given by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA).

Four get capital punishment for `honour killing`

A local court has sentenced four persons to death after holding them guilty of killing a 26-year-o...

Thailand: Bangkok escapes floods as waters recede

Communities neighbouring Bangkok have been swamped, and nationwide 297 people have been killed.

Libyan capital sees first big firefight in months

Tripoli has been relatively calm since then-rebels swept into the city in late August.

`Occupying Wall Street will topple capitalism`

Occupy Wall Street demonstrations began in early September in New York`s financial district in Lower...

Shelling, gunfire rock Yemen capital

The truce had followed more than a week of fighting when over 100 people died.

No 9/11 accused has gone to the gallows

In the 10 years since 9/11 attacks, the US has arrested nearly 3,000 on terrorism charges and convic...

Malaysian TV cameraman shot dead in Somali capital

The 9,000-strong AMISOM force is effectively all that prevents al Qaeda-affiliated rebels from overt...

CPM wooed ‘capitalist’ America: WikiLeaks

WikiLeaks claims that the CPM leadership in Kerala had pushed for US private sector investment in th...

Man killed 12-yr-old boy; gets capital punishment

A local court has awarded capital punishment to a man for kidnapping and killing a 12-year-old boy...

NATO gives security to Afghans in eastern capital

A coalition official said Afghan forces have taken over responsibility for security in the capital o...

Blast near church outside Nigerian capital

An explosion near a church outside of the Nigerian capital on Sunday killed at least two people.

South Sudan to become new nation amid war worries

South Sudan`s independence was made possible by a 2005 peace deal between Sudan`s north and south.

Hispania F1 taken over by Spain`s Thesan Capital

Spanish investment firm Thesan Capital has taken over Formula One tail-enders Hispania (HRT), the ca...

Rockets push back rebels south of Libyan capital

Libyan rebels who had advanced to 50 miles of Muammar Gaddafi`s stronghold in the capital were force...

Yemen hit by street clashes, `39 killed` in capital

Gunbattles raged on capital`s streets as a truce between security forces and tribesmen collapsed.

No shortage of power in capital: Delhi govt

Long outages may have been affecting people across the city but the Delhi government on Wednesday ...

NATO air strikes rock Tripoli again

The NATO mission in Libya is making progress and likely to achieve its objectives within months.

Deadly NATO airstrikes hit Libyan capital, 2 dead

NATO warplanes bombarded targets in Tripoli with more than 20 airstrikes early Tuesday.

Reckless drivers have made Delhi an accident capital: Court

Delhi has become the `accident capital` and roads here are the `most dangerous` in the world warran...

Consensus in Lokpal drafting panel on independence

The Lokpal Bill drafting committee Saturday identified areas of agreement between the government and...

British, Italian missions torched as Gaddafi’s son killed

Italy has boosted security checks after Libyan leader threatened retaliation.

Wartime German bunker discovered in Polish capital

Workers in Warsaw laying a new tram line have uncovered a German bunker dating back to World War II.

Cop using seized bike in Jharkhand capital: MLAs

Jharkhand government on Friday announced a probe into a police officer allegedly using a seized bi...

Heavy arms fire near Ivory Coast political capital

The AU confirms Alassane Ouattara as duly elected President of Ivory Coast.

Gaddafi forces retake towns near Libyan capital

Moammar Gaddafi`s forces battled poorly armed rebels for control of towns near the capital.

Clampdown in Libyan capital as protests close in

Two pilots let their warplane crash in the desert, parachuting to safety, rather than bombing a city...

Several areas in the capital face water shortage

Several areas across the city faced water shortage after two major water treatment plants in the ci...

South Sudan mulls new capital after independence

South Sudan is expected to declare independence from the north on July 09.

Rail connectivity to all NE capitals within 7 yrs

The Railway ministry has drawn up an elaborate plan to develop railway infrastructure in the North...

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