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United Nations Chief congratulates new government in Sri Lanka
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on the new government in Sri Lanka on Wednesday under United National Front (UNF) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to make further progress on good governance, accountability and reconciliation.
Crashed Indonesian plane found 'destroyed' with 38 bodies
Thirty-eight bodies have been found at the site in remote eastern Indonesia where a plane crashed at the weekend, the transport ministry said.
Sri Lankan Parliamentary polls witness heavy turnout, end on peaceful note
The polls are viewed as a political-comeback attempt by former president Mahinda Rajapaksa who is contesting as the PM nominee of the opposition United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA)
Death toll in Pakistan's Attock suicide attack rises to 20
The death toll in a brazen suicide attack that killed Pakistan's Punjab province Home Minister at his ancestral home in Attock district rose to 20 on Monday.
Explosions hamper cyanide clearing work at China blast site
Recurring explosions setting off fires continue to hamper attempts by nuclear and biological warfare experts to clear hundreds of tonnes of highly poisonous cyanide stored at a warehouse devastated by twin powerful blasts which killed 114 in this Chinese...
Plane with 54 on board crashes in remote Indonesian region
The plane was flying between Jayapura's Sentani Airport and Oksibil, due south of Jayapura, the capital of Papua province.
Nawaz Sharif wishes India on Independence Day, says Pakistan hopes to settle all issues through a sustained dialogue
"We in Pakistan sincerely hope to settle all our bilateral issues through a sustained and comprehensive dialogue and usher in a new era of mutual trust and cooperation," Sharif said
Pregnant Swedish teen held by Islamic State group in Syria: Media
A pregnant 15-year-old Swedish girl is being held by the Islamic State group in Syria after running away from her foster home with her boyfriend to join Al-Qaeda, Swedish media reported on Monday.
India made substantial sacrifice to impose Iran sanctions: US
Acknowledging India's "substantial sacrifice" to implement sanctions against Iran, the US has said there would be "no basis" for countries like India to continue with the curbs if the Iranian nuclear deal is scuttled by the Congress.
Thailand bans commercial surrogacy
A new laws banning commercial surrogacy has come into effect in Thailand, a destination popular with foreigners and gay couples looking for cheaper surrogacy services.
Iraq: ISIS executes 19 girls for refusing to have sex with its fighters
The dreaded Islamist group - the ISIS - has reportedly put to death 19 young women for refusing to have sex with its fighters, the Daily Mail reported on Friday.
France to step up air, sea search for MH370 wreckage
France, from Friday will deploy new air and maritime resources off the remote Indian Ocean island of Reunion in the search for more wreckage from the ill-fated MH370 flight, government officials said.
NASA signs USD 490 million contract with Russia for ISS travel
NASA has extended a contract with Russia's space agency for USD 490 million to carry US astronauts to the International Space Station amid a lack of Congressional funding, the US agency said.
Japan marks 70th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing today
Opinion remains divided over whether the twin attacks were justified.
Pakistan SC upheld parliament's decision to set up military courts
In a landmark judgement, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed petitions against establishment of controversial special military courts in the country for speedy trial of terrorists.
Pakistani activists turn into real life 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', look for family of deaf and dumb Indian girl
The renewed push to unite the woman with her parents comes to light soon after the success of Bollywood film 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'.