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China: Serial-blast suspect dead
In a surprising turn of events, the prime suspect for the Guangxi serial-blasts, now identified as Wei Yinyong, has been declared dead according to Xinhua News Agency reports.
US questions Russia's motives
Russia's airstrikes on Syria have opened up a wave of controversy.
Indonesia sends 21,000 to fight fires
Indonesia deployed as many as 21,000 personnel to the northern islands to fight fires which have spread haze to neighbouring Singapore and Malaysia.
Afghan forces struggle to retake Kunduz from Taliban
Afghan forces continued to struggle to mount a credible response to the Taliban's seize of Kunduz.
Parents of dead Mexican students demand fresh probe
Parents of the 43 Mexican students abducted and allegedly massacred in 2014 asked the government to carry out a fresh probe into the case.
5.6 million fingerprints stolen from OPM
The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) had suffered a series of cyber attacks over the last year.
Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to over 700
As per the Saudi officials, the death toll in the stampede at the annual Hajj pilgrimage has risen to 717, with over 800 people injured.
Pope touches down in the US
Pope Francis landed to a red carpet welcome at the Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, as part of his 6-day visit to the US.
Modi sends condolences to Dubai's ruler
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi sent his condolence message to Dubai's ruler and Prime-Minister over the "untimely" and saddening death of his son, Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.
Tehrik-e-Taliban claims responsibility for Air-force Attack
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have accepted responsibility for the attack on Air-force base in Peshawar, Pakistan on friday.
UN officials express outrage at Lankan war crimes
A day after the release of UN report which confirmed patterns of grave violations in Sri Lanka between 2001 and 2011, UN officials expressed their outrage at the accounts of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the time.
Tsunami alert in Japan after Chile earthquake!
After a powerful earthquake hit Chile on Wednesday, tsunami waves continued to navigate across the Pacific-Ocean instigating evacuations in Japan.
Modi to meet Tim Cook during US visit
During his upcoming visit to the US, PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet CEO of Apple, Tim Cook in San Francisco.
Pentagon creates India Rapid Reaction Cell
In another important move in what has been a rapidly developing bilateral defense relationship between the US and India, the Pentagon announced the creation of a India Rapid Reaction Cell.
'Global Entry Program' to expedite immigration clearance
India has presented the US with names of notable personages who could be incorporated in the US 'Global Entry Program' for expedited immigration clearance at US Airports.
Turnbull to become Australia's new Prime Minister
In another dramatic event of what has proved the most turbulent period of Australian politics, Malcolm Turnbull ousted Tony Abbot in an internal party-leadership ballot, which he won 54-44.
Calls to revert Nepal to Hindu state rejected
Nepal's constituent assembly rebuffed demands to revert Nepal "back to a Hindu state" sparking violent protests.
Kerala woman amongst those killed in Hajj crash
A hajj pilgrim from Kerala was among those killed in crane crash a the Grand Mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Korean nations talk to re-unite 1950 war families
Seoul officials confirmed that North and South Korea began talks at a border village on continuing the reunions of relatives divided by the Korean War in the early 1950s.
New President sworn in Guatemela!
After Perez Molina's resignation, Vice-President Alejandro Maldinado took office as the new President in Guatemala.
China steps in as saviour for Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic, which has been the worst hit in the Carribean islands, will need time and funds to rebuild itself.
Demands for gun-control getting louder at White House
The fatal shooting around Roanoke, Virginia which killed Alison Parker and Alan Ward, 2 local journalists has got the White House renewing its call for stricter gun controls.
Praises for 'Heroes' who warded off France train attack
Authorities in Arras, Northern France, awarded the Americans and Norman, the British who was injured in the tussle, with medals for bravery.
Greek PM resigns and calls for snap polls
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras announced his resignation and called for an early election.
Wickremasinghe emerges victorious in Sri Lankan elections
Sri Lanka's ruling United National Party(UNP) has won the parliamentary elections, crashing former president Mahindra Rajapaksa's hopes of becoming Prime-Minister.
Pakistan's ex-ISI chief Hamid Gul dead
Pakistan's hardline Islamist General- Hamid Gul died of a brain haemorrhage at the age of 79, in the town of Murree, north-east of Islamabad.
Afghans thank India for Salma Dam
The people of Herat expressed their gratefulness for India's help for Salma Dam project, by carrying a 100 m tricolour, along with their own national flag, on the streets of Herat, Afghanistan on 13 August.
PM to address Indian diaspora in UAE visit
In his two-day trip to the United Arab Emirates, PM Modi will address an audience of 50,000 people in Dubai Cricket Association stadium.
Myanmar's Thura Shwe Mann ousted from his post
In a coup in Myanmar, Thura Shwe Mann - the head of Myanmar's governing party has been removed from his post.
Amnesty International backs decriminalization of prostitution
Amnesty International has decided to put its weight behind decriminalization of the sex trade at their biennial International Council Meeting.
Chinese government tries to control the Tianjin situation
The government stepped in to control the reaction to the Tianjin blasts in China.
Pakistan says India can boycott CPC, but won't budge
Refusing to budge from its stand on not inviting J&K assembly speaker to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), Pakistan said if India boycotts the conference, it's "their choice."
State of emergency declared in St. Louis County
As the Ferguson unrest ensued, St. Louis County-Executive, Steve Stenger announced the declaration of the 'state of emergency' following recent tumultous events indicating an year of Brown's death
Japan hops back onto the nuclear bandwagon
On 14 August, the Sendai No. 1 reactor in southern Japan will start generating power and reach its maximum capacity in September.
Singapore celebrates golden jubilee with aplomb
Nationwide celebrations were held in Singapore to mark its 50 years of independence.
Egypt celebrates the inauguration of New Suez Canal
Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi officially inaugurated the "New Suez Canal".
First US Republican debate concludes
The first of the twelve scheduled Republican Party debates of Presidential hopefuls for 2016 campaign had concluded in Ohio, Cleveland.
War crimes court approved in Kosovo
Following a 73-1 vote, despite opposition boycott, a legislation was passed on 3 Aug in Kosovo, allowing a war crimes court to be set up.
Libya sentences Gadaffi's son to death
The Tripoli court has sentenced Saif al-Islam Gadaffi, son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, to death by firing squad for bolstering war crimes during the 2011 Arab Spring Uprising.
In Ethiopia, Obama highlights human rights concerns
Obama's two-day visit to Ethiopia started on Monday, where he attended the state dinner with Ethiopian PM Hailemariam Desalegn.