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China court acquits murder convict after 11 years in prison
A Chinese national walked free on Tuesday after a court overturned his conviction in the murder of a graduate school classmate, for which he spent 11 years in prison.
BRICS bank opens for business in China
The New Development Bank (NDB) floated by the BRICS nations, including India, to step up infrastructure funding in the emerging economies formally started its operations at its headquarters here on Tuesday.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi invokes father's sacrifice ahead of polls
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi invoked the memory of her assassinated father on Sunday.
Brazil: 10-year-old girl gives birth, father accused of rape
It is believed that the girl became pregnant after her 40-year-old stepfather, who has been accused of rape of a child and illegal possession of firearms, allegedly abused her.
Back Greek talks or face chaos, Merkel tells German lawmakers
Chancellor Angela Merkel called on German lawmakers to back negotiations for a third Greek bailout, saying the alternative was chaos and that suggestions Athens might leave the euro temporarily wouldn't work.
US keeping close watch on developments at India-Pakistan border
There have been a series of ceasefire violations along the LoC in J&K by Pakistan which has resorted to mortar shelling of Indian areas over the past two days.
Laying off American workers for Indian H1-B visa holders needs to be probed: US
"Through the H-1B programme, those who hold visas are not supposed to replace Americans with jobs. Any such allegations are troubling should be investigated," Johnson told.
Pope Francis offers Vatican assistance to Colombia peace process
Pope Francis is calling for the peace process in Colombia to go ahead and is offering the Holy See's assistance if it might help.
Indian chefs may be hit by UK immigration rules
Thousands of chefs from India may be forced to leave the UK as the new salary threshold of 35,000 pounds comes into force.
European shares surge after agreement on Greece debt deal
European shares surged in early trading on Monday after European Council President Donald Tusk said euro zone leaders reached a unanimous agreement.
Euro slips, bonds bid as Greece drama drags on
The moves were mild, with investors wary of over-reacting after having seen so many deadlines come and go with no resolution of the crisis in Greece.
1 killed, 9 injured in blast at Italian Consulate in Cairo
The blast that occurred on Saturday morning caused interior damage to the entrance of the Italian consulate and some facades of surrounding buildings.
Pakistan to install 'tracking chips' in feet of 1,600 terror suspects
For the first time in country's history, the government agencies will start 'electronic surveillance' of 1,600 terror suspects by installing a tracking device at their ankles.
Explosion outside Italian Consulate in Cairo
The blast that took place early on Saturday morning caused extensive damage to the building's exterior and ruptured underground water pipes, flooding the area.
Ties with China 'cornerstone' of Pakistan foreign policy: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday said relations with China were a "cornerstone" of his country's foreign policy, following his meeting with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Russia.
Pope calls for new world economic order, criticises capitalism
He called for changing the system which "has imposed the mentality of profit at any price, with no concern for social exclusion or the destruction of nature."