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Turkey police kill two 'female terrorists' in Istanbul: Reports
The report did not specify which organisation the two suspects were affiliated with.
Tajikistan bans trees, decorations in schools during festivals
A decree by the education ministry prohibits "the use of fireworks, festive meals, gift-giving and raising money" for New Year celebrations as well as "the installation of a Christmas tree either living (felled wood) or artificial" in schools and universi...
Sushma to meet Sharif, Aziz to discuss Indo-Pak bilateral issues, announcement on cricket series likely today
On Tuesday, Sushma attended a dinner hosted by Aziz for the heads of delegates participating in a multilateral conference on Afghanistan.
A generation of Syrian children witnessing extreme violence faces 'catastrophic' psychological damage
The psychological needs of children fleeing four-and-a-half years of war remain largely unmet due to lack of funding, spiraling numbers of refugees and over-stretched resources in host countries, Save the Children said in a report.
US welcomes Indo-Pak talks in Bangkok
The talks that lasted for four hours was attended by the foreign secretaries of the two countries.
China inks $87.3 million deal to sell planes to Russia
The Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG), a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), on Monday said it signed the contract with Fly AVIA FZE, which provides aviation equipment, repairs and after-sales services for the Russian mark...
ISIS threatens UK with suicide bombings in a new video
In the footage, a fighter wielding an AK-47 and wearing an explosives belt praises the Paris attackers, who murdered 130 people, as "martyrdom-seeking lions who stormed the capital of France", 'The Sunday Times' reported on Sunday.
Belgium seeks two new 'dangerous' Paris attack suspects
The "armed and dangerous" suspected terrorists wired money from Brussels to the Paris terror attacks ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud.
At least 14 killed, 17 others injured in California mass shooting
The mass shooting took place inside a packed conference room located within Inland Regional Centre in San Bernardino, which assists people with developmental disabilities.
Paris venue where 90 died could re-open next year: Owners
Olivier Poubelle and Jules Frutos, who book the acts and own a third of the theatre as well as several other music venues around the French capital, told Le Monde of their devastation over the attacks.
Modi-Sharif meeting in Paris an ice-breaker, will ease tension, says Pakistan media
Pakistani media reacted positively to the brief meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in Paris.
'You're fat' card prompts London Police action
The card read, "Our organisation hates and resents fat people. We object to the enormous amount of food resources you consume while half the world starves."
Moderate earthquake hits Nepal
At least 414 aftershocks have hit Nepal since April 25 devastating earthquake.
Australia police rush to scene of killing, find a dead spider
Piercing screaming and shouts of "I'm going to kill you" prompted Australian police to rush to a Sydney home at 2 am, only to find an embarrassed man and a large spider.
7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru, no casualty reported
Peru lies on what is known as the "Ring of Fire" -- an arc of fault lines that circles the Pacific Basin and is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.