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Algeria Ruling Coalition Wins Legislative Elections
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's party and its coalition ally have won a clear majority in parliamentary...
Sri Lankan Embassies Sheltered Criminals
Sri Lanka's foreign minister on Friday accused the previous administration of using its embassies abroad as "safe...
What Do We Know About 2012 Gang Rape Case That Rocked India?
The four men convicted of a fatal 2012 gang rape of a Delhi student had their death sentences upheld in India's top...
Doubts Over Saudi Order That ‘eases’ Control Over Women
Saudi women no longer need a man's consent to carry out certain activities, local media reported on Friday, but...
Brussels ‘crosses Its Fingers’ For A Macron Victory In France Election
Brussels is 'crossing its fingers' for a victory for Emmanuel Macron after EU officials broke with protocol to support...
Indonesia Seeks $2 Bn Over Australia Oil Spill
Indonesia said Friday it has filed a $2 billion lawsuit against an energy company over an oil spill off Australia that...
Somalia Sacks Senior Official Over Minister’s Shooting
The Somali government sacked the country's auditor-general on Friday, after his bodyguards were accused of shooting...
N. Korea Accuses CIA of Plot To Assassinate Kim Jong-Un
North Korea on Friday accused the CIA of plotting with South Korea to assassinate leader Kim Jong-Un, amid soaring...
India Proposes No-Fly List of Disruptive Passengers
India on Friday announced plans to create a national no-fly list of unruly passengers, weeks after a controversial...
India’s Top Court Upholds 2012 Gang Rape Death Sentences
India's Supreme Court on Friday upheld the death sentences of four men convicted for the 2012 gang rape and murder of a...
China’s Tianjin Deny Diego Costa Transfer Report
China Super League club Tianjin Quanjin have denied reports they signed Chelsea striker Diego Costa for a...
Africa Eco Summit Eclipsed By S.Africa Political Row
Africa's flagship business and political summit being held in Durban this week has been overshadowed by a bitter fight...
Bangladesh Coal Plant Could Cause 6,000 Early Deaths
A giant coal-fired power plant approved by Bangladesh could drastically worsen air pollution for millions and cause the...
Civilians Killed In Gunfight On Afghanistan-Pakistan Border
Pakistani and Afghan officials accused each other of killing civilians Friday after gunfire erupted near a major border...
Pressure Mounting On BCCI To Name India CT Squad
India is coming under increasing pressure to name a squad for the impending Champions Trophy, with Sachin Tendulkar and...
Nepal Promises Sherpa Guides Summit Certificates
Sherpa climbers who successfully scale mountains including Mount Everest will be officially recognised, the Nepal...
UN Rights Investigator On Surprise Philippine Visit
The United Nations' special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings condemned Friday the use of violence to combat illegal...
Made-In-China Jet Takes Maiden Flight
The first large made-in-China passenger plane took off on its maiden test flight Friday, marking a key milestone on the...
Third Turk Arrested In Malaysia For Security Reasons
A third Turkish national has been arrested in Malaysia, his lawyer said Friday, after two others were taken into...