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ISIS claims responsibility for Paris attacks: Reports
The attacks came just hours after British ISIS executioner Jihadi John was said to have been killed by a US drone strike in Syria.
Smoking could soon be banned in the United States's public housing
The rule would ban lit tobacco products in all residences, indoor common areas and administrative offices. Smoking also would be prohibited outdoors within 25 feet of housing and administrative buildings.
Obama congratulates Myanmar on polls; army vows power shift
The American leader has thrown his weight behind Myanmar's reform process and its pro-democracy figurehead Suu Kyi, visiting the country twice since the end of outright military rule in 2011.
8-year-old charged for beating his 1-year-old sister to death: Police
The boy beat and killed 1-year-old Kelci Devine Lewis when she wouldn't stop crying, Birmingham police spokesman Sean Edwards said.
US concerned over possible humanitarian crisis in Nepal
The US called on "all the stakeholders to redouble their efforts to resolve this crisis and that everyone should contribute to creating positive conditions for meaningful political dialogue to ensure that the constitution accommodates the aspirations of a...
Pakistan describes JuD as wing of LeT, bans outfit's media coverage
Pakistan acknowledges Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawah is a wing of Lashkar-e-Taiba
China ends one-child policy, allows couples to have two children: report
The policy restricted most couples to only a single offspring, and for years authorities argued that it was a key contributor to China's economic boom.
Nigerian troops rescue 338 people held by Boko Haram: Army
"The (army) unit ... rescued 338 persons that were held captive by the terrorists," the army said of an operation yesterday, adding that 192 of the survivors were children and 138 women.
Osama bin Laden, Taliban were heroes for Pakistan: Pervez Musharraf
In an interview, Musharraf admitted that Pakistan supported and trained groups like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in 1990s to carry out militancy in Kashmir.
Indonesia to deport Chhota Rajan this week
Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, known in India as "Chotta Rajan," was on the Interpol's most wanted list for two decades, said Bali police spokesman Heri Wiyanto.
British enlisted Indian children during World War-I, new book reveals
About 1.5 million Indian soldiers fought for Britain in the First World War, with a handful being awarded the Victoria Cross bravery medal.
UK strikes landmark nuclear deal with China to build its first atomic power plant
The UK and China have also pledged not to conduct cyber-espionage to steal commercial secrets from one another among a series of pacts signed on Wednesday.
Plane returns to Los Angeles after fight between passengers
The remaining 136 passengers switched planes and departed again for San Francisco International Airport around 12:20 am on Monday, Ford said.
Global peace can be outcome of India-US partnership, says Indian envoy
According to Indian Ambassador to the US Arun K Singh, education, innovation and technology will be key for India's growth and will bring new opportunities that will benefit both communities.
Small Turkish town haunted by lost sons, hand of Islamic State
Prime Minister Davutoglu said on Wednesday an investigation was underway into possible intelligence failures and that "any negligence" would be uncovered.