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Tens of thousands protest against UK government
A spokesman for the Trades Union Congress said that 60,000 people were involved in the protest in the northwestern city of Manchester. Police have not given an estimate.
13 killed in college shooting in US, Obama urges gun control
The incident took place on Thursday on the campus of the Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, which is about 180 miles south of Portland - the Capital of Oregon. It has some 3,000 students.
Between devil and deep blue sea: Syrian children in Turkey
Of the 600,000 Syrian children of schoolgoing age in Turkey only about a third are attending classes.
Are there any corruption allegations against me, asks Modi in San Jose, attacks Congress for backing 'damaad'
While Modi's reference to sons and daughters of politicians being corrupt is seen as a reference to culture of corruption in the country, the reference to son-in-law is seen as a barb at alleged land deals entered into by Vadra with the some state governm...
Nepal looks to China for trade amid India hiccups
India and China are landlocked Nepal's two giant neighbours.
Saudi Prince Majed Abdulaziz Al-Saud arrested for allegedly forcing a woman to perform oral sex on him
The prince is due to appear in court on October 19. If convicted, he faces up to eight years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Nigerian military claims surrender of 200 Boko Haram fighters
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has given his military commanders until early November to end the insurgency, which has claimed at least 17,000 lives and left more than two million homeless since 2009.
Murdoch describes time spent with Modi 'great hour'
The role that the media and entertainment industry can play in development and generation of employment opportunities in India was discussed during the meeting.
US: China cyberespionage puts 'enormous strain' on ties
Hacking attacks on US companies and government agencies have become a growing source of tension ahead of the visit by Xi, who will meet Obama on Friday.
10,000 migrants pour into Austria as crisis deepens
The European Union, meanwhile, sketched out plans to boost aid to encourage Syrians in Turkey to stay put rather than join the exodus.
One Indian from Kerala killed in missile attack in Saudi Arabia
The missile attack in areas bordering Yemen was carried out by Houthi rebels.
Muslims flock to hajj despite deadly crane collapse
Samira Abdulwahab, a pilgrim from Sudan who had just finished circling the cube-shaped Kaaba, which all Muslims face to pray, called the Grand Mosque "the safest place in the world". The Kaaba is now barely visible amid the surrounding construction works.
Kasich recommends to put Mother Teresa on US $10 note
The suggestion came during the Republican presidential debate when all the 11 candidates on the podium were asked which woman they thought should take Alexander Hamilton's place on the USD 10 bill (note), which the Department of Treasury has announced wil...
Malcolm Turnbull topples Tony Abbott, to become Australia's fifth PM in eight years
Turnbull, a multi-millionaire former tech entrepreneur, won a secret party vote by 54 to 44, Liberal Party chief whip Scott Buchholz told reporters after the meeting in Canberra.
US mother in custody after kids found living in wooden crate, underground cave
The woman was charged with two counts of felony child endangerment.
Hajj to go ahead after Mecca crane collapse kills 107
Parts of the Grand Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites, remained sealed off Saturday around the remains of the red and white crane, accentuating the crush of humanity inside.