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In a democracy, President’s rule c...

In a democracy, President’s rule can’t go on forever: SC on Del...

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Centre and the Delhi lieutenant governor for delay in taking decisions regarding government formation. “Delhi’s lieutenant governor should have taken decision on government formation at the earliest and should not have taken five... read more »

David Cameron heckled at the Olympic Par...

David Cameron heckled at the Olympic Park

David Cameron has travelled to the Tamil-dominated north of Sri Lanka – the first international leader to do so since Sri Lankan independence in 1948 – before holding face-to-face talks with the country’s president. At one point, the PM’s convoy was surrounded by more than... read more »

Israel beefs up security in East Jerusal...

Israel beefs up security in East Jerusalem

JERUSALEM : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that security forces have been increased significantly in East Jerusalem to prevent further violence by Palestinian youths. He told the weekly cabinet meeting that an additional 1,000 police and paramilitary border police, including... read more »

3 years after Arab Spring, Tunisia holds...

3 years after Arab Spring, Tunisia holds first poll

TUNIS : Tunisians expressed tentative hope for the future as they lined up on Sunday to choose their first five-year parliament since they overthrew their dictator in the 2011 revolution that kicked off the Arab Spring. The past three and a half years have been marked by political turmoil,... read more »

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Kerry hopes chemical weapons are shipped out of Syria

Kerry hopes chemical weapons are shipped out of Syria

Washington – Secretary of State John Kerry has said he hopes Syrian chemical weapons will be put on a ship and removed from the region. Kerry said in an interview with National Public Radio... read more »

41 killed in Syria violence

41 killed in Syria violence

Damascus – At least 41 people were killed in clashes between Islamist and Kurdish militia forces in Hassakeh province in northeastern Syria,... read more »

Israeli PM Netanyahu warns against easing pressure over...

Israeli PM Netanyahu warns against easing pressure over Iran's nuke programme

London – Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has warned it would be a ‘historic mistake’ to ease pressure on Iran over its nuclear... read more »

Pakistan not in any arms race, says Sharif

Pakistan not in any arms race, says Sharif

Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Friday reiterated that his country wants peace in the region and is not involved in any arms... read more »

Assad warns Turkey for supporting rebels

'Assad could contribute to new Syria but not as PM'

Damascus – While accusing Turkey of supporting the rebels in Syria to oust his government, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned the neighbouring... read more »

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A strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck in the Kanto region north of Tokyo on Tuesday, but no tsunami alert was issued. The 12:28 p.m. quake, which originated in... read more »

Iran rejects US-led coalition against IS

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