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18 Oct 2015
WorldApple ordered to pay $234m in patent lawsuit
A federal court in the US gave its verdict on a patent lawsuit between Apple and University of Wisconsin.
17 Oct 2015
WorldHungary closes border with Croatia in migrant crackdown
In its latest bid to stem the flow of migrants, Hungary sealed its border with Croatia.
17 Oct 2015
WorldJoseph's Tomb site set ablaze by Palestinians
The compound housing Joseph's Tomb, a holy site venerated by Jews, was torched by a group of Palestinians on Friday night, compounding Israel-Palestine tensions, although Joseph's Tomb itself appeared to be unharmed.
16 Oct 2015
WorldUS happy over Myanmar ceasefire agreement
United States has expressed happiness over the signing of the ceasefire agreement between Myanmar government and ethnic rebel groups.
15 Oct 2015
WorldUS to delay withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan
After months of discussion with Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani, the Afghan Chief Executive Officer, Abdullah Abdullah, and US military commanders, Barack Obama has decided to delay the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.
13 Oct 2015
WorldChina operationalises Zangmu Hydropower Station
China operationalised the biggest hydropower facility on the Brahmaputra in Tibet - the Zangmu Hydropower Station on 13 October 2015.
13 Oct 2015
WorldDSB simulation and report on MH17 crash released
The Dutch Safety Board [DSB] released an animated simulation of what they think occurred to MH17.
13 Oct 2015
WorldLukashenko elected Belarus President
Aleksander G. Lukashenko who is the authoritarian ruler of Belarus won another term as the President.
13 Oct 2015
WorldCecil the lion case: Dentist not to be charged
Dentist Walter Palmer will not be charged by Zimbabwean authorities for killing Cecil-the lion, as he had obtained legal authority to hunt and so had not broken any law.
13 Oct 2015
WorldIndia dismayed at UN Security Council's lack of transparency
Calling the UN Security Council ineffective, India expressed dismay at the Council's lack of accountability and transparency in mandating peacekeeping operations.
13 Oct 2015
WorldIran parliament backs the nuclear deal
Iran's parliament ratified a settlement on its nuclear programme and "agreed with the six world powers".
12 Oct 2015
WorldBritish-born economist wins Nobel Prize for Economics
UK-born economist Angus Deaton was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize for Economics on 12th October 2015 for "analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare".
12 Oct 2015
WorldISIS leader Baghdadi not among those killed
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still believed to be alive, even after the Iraqi military claimed that an airstrike had struck his convoy on 11 October 2015.
12 Oct 2015
WorldChinese daily says joint military exercise promotes ties
A Chinese state-run daily said that the joint military drills between China and India will "surely promote bilateral collaboration."
12 Oct 2015
WorldIndia to host Sudan's Bashir despite ICC warrants
The Indian government illuminated that Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, indicted of war crimes would be attending the India-Africa summit later in October despite being wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
11 Oct 2015
WorldProtest in Europe after Ankara blasts
Thousands of protestors came out on the streets to condemn the twin suicide attacks that killed 95 people in a peace rally.
9 Oct 2015
WorldNobel Peace Prize goes to Tunisian mediator group
The Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, a coalition of civil society organisations, was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize for Peace, for "decisive contribution to the building of a pluralistic democracy in the country in the wake of the Jasmine Revolution of 2011."
9 Oct 2015
WorldVideos of demonstrations by Pak's Mohajirs emerge
Videos of Mohajir protests against the Pakistan establishment emerging in the social media are causing consternation in Pakistan.
8 Oct 2015
WorldNobel Prize for Literature goes to Belarusian author
Belarusian author Svetlana Alexievich was awarded the $960,000 2015 Nobel Prize for Literature "for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time."
8 Oct 2015
WorldForbes list includes 14 Indian business dynasties
14 business families from India have got listed in Forbes Asia's inaugural ranking of the top 50 Asian business dynasties.
6 Oct 2015
WorldTrans-Pacific partnership deal agreed
United States, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations reached final agreement on the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership' deal, touted as the largest regional trade accord in history.
6 Oct 2015
WorldNepal looking to open routes to China
Nepal is looking to re-open the trade routes to China (which were closed after earthquake) to counter the continuing blockade of Indian entry points by Madhesi agitators.
5 Oct 2015
WorldIS strikes again: Palmyra Arch destroyed
Another monument has been blown up by the Islamic State militants in Palmyra in Syria.
3 Oct 2015
WorldOregon killer profile released
The law enforcement officials revealed that the gunman, Christopher Harper-Mercer who shot students at Umpqua Community College was struggling with mental illness
2 Oct 2015
WorldChina: 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.
1 Oct 2015
WorldUS questions Russia's motives
Russia's airstrikes on Syria have opened up a wave of controversy.
30 Sep 2015
WorldIndonesia 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.
30 Sep 2015
WorldAfghan forces struggle to retake Kunduz from Taliban
Afghan forces continued to struggle to mount a credible response to the Taliban's seize of Kunduz.
29 Sep 2015
WorldIS or 'black magic': Behind Maldives' boat-explosion?
The attack on Maldives President Yameen seems to have links with the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group.
28 Sep 2015
WorldCatalan independence parties win regional parliament elections
Separatists who had been demanding Catalonia's break from Spain won a clear majority of seats in Catalonia's parliament elections.
26 Sep 2015
WorldFed Chief expects interest rate hike this year
Speaking at the University of Massachusetts, the US Federal Reserve Chief, Janet Yellen said that she expected a hike in interest rates in 2015.
26 Sep 2015
WorldParents 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.
25 Sep 2015
World5.6 million fingerprints stolen from OPM
The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) had suffered a series of cyber attacks over the last year.
24 Sep 2015
WorldHajj 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.
23 Sep 2015
WorldPope 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.
22 Sep 2015
WorldIndia accelerates plans to buy drones from Israel
India has accelerated its plans to buy armed drones from Israel. This will allow military to carry out overseas strikes with less risk to personnel.
22 Sep 2015
WorldNepal finally gets a Constitution
After seven years of drafting, Nepal ultimately embraced the constitution on 20 September 2015, between warnings of disturbance from political and ethnic groups that are opposed to the constitution.
21 Sep 2015
WorldModi 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.
19 Sep 2015
WorldTehrik-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.
19 Sep 2015
WorldJapan passes law allowing troops to fight abroad
The upper chamber of Japan's parliament passed the legislation authorizing overseas combat missions for the country's military.