Society

5 Killed in Manila hotel fire, 23 injured

Rescue of victims posed a major hurdle while evacuating the lower floors of Waterfront Manila Pavilion, loctaed at United Nations Avenue in Manila.

Mar 19, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Putin leads Russia presidential election with 76.65%

Putin thanked volunteers for their hard work during the election campaign and called the preliminary results "very decent".

Mar 19, 2018

By IANS

Erdogan announces takeover of Syria's Afrin city

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to take all the steps needed to make the entire region livable, improving both its infrastructure and superstructure.

Mar 18, 2018

By IANS

Voter turnout in Russian presidential race set to top 2012 figures

Critics of Putin have called for a boycott of the vote, saying the election would not be carried out fairly.

Mar 18, 2018

By IANS

Modi resorting to jumla-type statements over farm income, mismanaged J&K dispute: Manmohan

Manmohan Singh also said that India must warn it against this path and to instead sort out issues peacefully.

Mar 18, 2018

By IANS

Pakistan reiterates support for Afghan peace initiative

Janjua's office said he appreciated the long-awaited peace offer made by Ghani and termed it the "light on the other side of the tunnel in a war which had become rather perpetual".

Mar 18, 2018

By IANS

VLADIVOSTOK, March 18, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Voters write ballots at a polling station in Vladivostok, east Russia, March 18, 2018. Russia held presidential election on Sunday. (Xinhua/Denis/IANS)

Voting underway in Russia's presidential election

The number of eligible voters in Russia equals 108.9 million people as of January 1, while more than 1.87 million people live abroad.

Mar 18, 2018

By IANS

A fisherman arranges his fishing net along a road as it drizzles on the outskirts of the southern Indian city of Kochi

Alappuzha's dirty secret: Lauded by UN, NGOs -- but 'Venice of East' still stinks

The greenish-black water of the canal was hidden beneath the layer of plastic bottles and plastic bags filled with waste -- a small green plant with three leaves had grown over it.

Mar 18, 2018

By Nikhil M. Babu

Spy poisoning: Russia expels 23 British diplomats

The UK government said they were poisoned with a nerve agent of a type developed by Russia called Novichok and May said she believed Moscow was "culpable".

Mar 18, 2018

By IANS

Li Keqiang re-elected as China's Prime Minister

The annual meeting of the National People's Congress -- China's ceremonial parliament - is on during which a major reshuffle in the government was announced.

Mar 18, 2018

By Gaurav Sharma

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena

Sri Lankan President lifts nation-wide Emergency

The state of emergency was the first since the island ended a 30-year civil conflict between government troops and Tamil Tiger rebels in 2009.

Mar 18, 2018

By IANS

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Porton Down: Britain's Area 51 where VX nerve agent developed using humans as guinea pigs

Porton Down, one of the most secretive military bases in the world, is known for conducting experiments on chemical weapons and VX agents

Mar 17, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore: Tree falls on car in Jurong West, driver trapped inside

The victim of the incident was not taken to a hospital as there were no serious injuries on his body.

Mar 17, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

This freak gorilla never uses hands to walk, showcases cleanliness at Philadelphia Zoo

While the gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo adopted the habit of walking by using his two legs only, a Bornean orangutan named Ozon learnt how to smoke cigarettes in Indonesian zoo.

Mar 17, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Alzheimer's patients may benefit from cell therapy, says study

The brain relies on the perfect coordination of many elements to function properly. If one of those elements is affected, it affects the entire body.

Mar 17, 2018

By IANS

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5 Killed in Manila hotel fire, 23 injured

Putin leads Russia presidential election with 76.65%

Erdogan announces takeover of Syria's Afrin city

Voter turnout in Russian presidential race set to top 2012 figures

Modi resorting to jumla-type statements over farm income, mismanaged J&K dispute: Manmohan

Pakistan reiterates support for Afghan peace initiative

Voting underway in Russia's presidential election

Alappuzha's dirty secret: Lauded by UN, NGOs -- but 'Venice of East' still stinks

Spy poisoning: Russia expels 23 British diplomats

Li Keqiang re-elected as China's Prime Minister

Sri Lankan President lifts nation-wide Emergency

Porton Down: Britain's Area 51 where VX nerve agent developed using humans as guinea pigs

Singapore: Tree falls on car in Jurong West, driver trapped inside

This freak gorilla never uses hands to walk, showcases cleanliness at Philadelphia Zoo

Alzheimer's patients may benefit from cell therapy, says study

Sarah Badshaw: Shocking Video Captures Moment Woman Steals Porsche Before Running Over Owner in His Driveway as Her Glamorous Mugshot Is Released

Sarah Badshaw: Shocking Video Captures Moment Woman Steals Porsche Before Running Over Owner in His Driveway as Her Glamorous Mugshot Is Released

Female LA School Counselor Accused of Having a Sexual Relationship with 16-Year-Old Student

Female LA School Counselor Accused of Having a Sexual Relationship with 16-Year-Old Student

Michigan Man Kills Neighbor, Sexually Assaults Victim's Wife, Daughter

Michigan Man Kills Neighbor, Sexually Assaults Victim's Wife, Daughter