Saturday, 23 January, 2021
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China blocks virtual private network use
China has blocked several popular services that let citizens skirt state censorship systems. Three providers…
First female Church of England bishop consecrated
The Church of England has consecrated its first female bishop during a ceremony at York Minster. The…
China blocks virtual private network use
China has blocked several popular services that let citizens skirt state censorship systems. Three providers…
Ukraine conflict: Soldiers die in eastern fighting
Seven Ukrainian soldiers have been killed fighting Russian-backed rebels in the east of the country…
Abducted Mexican journalist Moises Sanchez found dead
Officials in Mexico say they have found the decapitated body of a journalist who had been missing for…
Miss USA’s message to terrorists was little baffling
MIAMI: Paulina Vega, 22, of Colombia won Miss Universe earlier today. But it's Miss USA who's…
Boko Haram attack on Nigeria\'s Maiduguri city repelled
Nigeria's military has repelled a new attack by militant Islamist group Boko Haram on the strategically…
Bibhu Mohapatra is a favourite for Michelle Obama
NEW DELHI: Michelle Obama thrilled India by arriving in New Delhi wearing Rourkela-born Bibhu…
Mubarak\'s sons released from Egyptian prison
The two sons of Hosni Mubarak have been released from jail, a day after the fourth anniversary of the…
Abraham Lincoln hair lock fetches $25,000 at auction
A collection of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia has been sold at an auction in Dallas, fetching more than…
LRA commander Ongwen due to appear in Hague court
Top Ugandan rebel commander Dominic Ongwen is due to appear at the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
North-east US braced for ‘historic blizzard’
A “potentially historic blizzard” could dump up to 90cm (3ft) of snow on the US north-east…
Obama attends India’s Republic Day parade
US President Barack Obama is attending India’s annual Republic Day parade in Delhi, the first…
Barack Obama\'s India visit a superficial rapprochement: China
Beijing: US President Barack Obama's unprecedented second visit to India is a "superficial…
In India, Obama aims to improve countries\' ties
President Barack Obama and his Indian counterpart broke through a five-year impasse on Sunday to pave…
8-year-old girl who saved grandma’s life gets bravery award
KOHIMA: Mhonbeni Ezung, 8, was among 24 children to receive the national bravery award on Sunday for…
30 Philippine police officials feared dead after clash with rebels
Manila, Philippines: Thirty police commandoes were feared dead after Philippine security forces…
Pakistan’s future worries both India, US
NEW DELHI: The geopolitical significance of an India-US entente could not be more evident as Obama touched…
AirAsia QZ8501: Fresh bid to raise fuselage fails
The Indonesian admiral in charge of operations to recover AirAsia flight QZ8501 has told the BBC the…
Egypt: Protests marking uprising leave 18 dead
At least 18 people have been killed in clashes between police and protesters across Egypt, officials…
Greece election: Anti-austerity Syriza wins election
Anti-austerity Syriza party has won Greece’s general election, putting the country on a possible…
Chinese mother demands $7,000 to sell baby: Media reports
Beijing: A Chinese mother has been charged with human trafficking for allegedly conspiring with…
India and US seal nuclear deal
The US and India have announced a breakthrough on a pact that will allow American companies to supply…
Voting underway in Greece
Greeks are voting in an election that could see the radical leftist Syriza claim victory. The anti-austerity…
John Kerry heads to Nigeria amid tensions over polls, Boko Haram
Lagos: US Secretary of State John Kerry was due in Nigeria Sunday, just weeks away from closely…
Yemen parliament postpones meeting on president resignation
Sanaa: Yemen's Parliament today again postponed an extraordinary session which had been due…
Power breakdown plunges Pakistan into darkness
Karachi: Pakistan was plunged into darkness after a key power transmission line broke down early…
Protester killed in Egypt on eve of anniversary of 2011 uprising
Cairo: A woman protester was shot dead in central Cairo on Saturday, security sources said, one…
Met with a hug: PM Modi breaks protocol for Obama
US President Barack Obama landed in New Delhi on Sunday for the start of a three-day visit to India,…
Explosion shakes Afghan capital, official says 2 wounded
A truck packed with explosives blew up on the outskirts of the Afghan capital on Sunday, police said,…
As part of back-up plan for Obama, US air force jets land in Jaipur
Moments before Air Force One, carrying US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, took…
Nigerian President vows to end Boko Haram insurgency
Maiduguri: Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan held an election rally on Saturday at the epicentre…
Are India, US on the verge of a breakthrough on nuclear agreement?
As US President Barack Obama heads to India for a historic second visit, NDTV has learnt that there…
Libyan extremist group says leader has been killed
Cairo: A statement from Benghazi-based extremist Islamic militant group Ansar al-Shariah says…
Ukraine conflict will hurt relations: European union to Russia
Brussels: The European Union on Saturday denounced rocket attacks that killed at least 30 people…
Edgar Lungu wins Zambian presidential election
Lusaka: Zambia's acting Chief Justice has announced that Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front…
UN secretary-general condemns Ukraine rebel offensive
United Nations: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned a deadly rocket attack…
Venezuelans demonstrate against President Maduro
Thousands of Venezuelans have attended an opposition march in Caracas, blaming government policies for…
India braces for US President Barack Obama\'s Delhi visit
US President Barack Obama is due to arrive in India for a three-day visit, where he will be protected…