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October 14, 2016 1:00 PM

Thaliand: People mourn death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

In Thailand, people are mourning the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, who died on yesterday aged 88. An emotional crowd held a late-night vigil in Bangkok. <br/><br/>The king's body will be taken to the city's Emerald Temple later tod...

October 14, 2016 12:59 PM

Thaliand: People mourns death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

In Thailand, people are mourning the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, who died on yesterday aged 88. An emotional crowd held a late-night vigil in Bangkok. <br/><br/>The king's body will be taken to the city's Emerald Temple later tod...

October 14, 2016 12:24 PM

Donald Trump rejects accusations of sexual misconduct

In US, Donald Trump has rejected a slew of accusations of sexual misconduct, telling supporters in Florida they are totally and absolutely false. <br/><br/>The Republican presidential nominee said the women making the allegations were horrible liars and the media was colluding with rival...

October 14, 2016 11:50 AM

Colombia extends ceasefire with FARC

In Colombia, President Juan Manuel Santos has extended a ceasefire with Farc rebels until the end of the year to give more time to save a peace deal. <br/><br/>The accord, signed with the left-wing rebel group last month, was narrowly rejected in a national referendum. Mr Santos has spen...

October 14, 2016 11:30 AM

Maldives Leaves Commonwealth After Warnings Over Democracy

Maldives government decision to quit the Commonwealth has invited concern from several quarters within and outside the country. <br/><br/>Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland expressed disappointment over the decision and hoped the move will be a temporary one. <br/>&lt...

October 14, 2016 8:43 AM

Eight Indians arrested for allegedly trying to illegally enter US

Eight Indian men along with three others have been arrested by officials of the United States Customs department for allegedly trying to illegally enter American territory of Puerto Rico.<br/><br/>The arrests were made yesterday by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) along with lo...

October 14, 2016 8:42 AM

Russia, India to ink deal on S-400 air defence systems

India and Russia are likely to sign a multi-billion dollar deal for S-400 'Triumf' long-range air defence missile systems tomorrow following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladmir Putin in Goa. <br/><br/>This was stated by Russian presidential ...

October 14, 2016 8:26 AM

Lashkar-e-Taiba responsible for deaths of hundreds of innocent lives: US

US has said that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, LeT, which has been designated as a terrorist organisation by the UN, is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of innocent lives, including American citizens.<br/><br/> State Department Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner said in Washington that ...

October 14, 2016 7:34 AM

Efforts to beat tuberculosis fall far short, WHO warns

The World Health Organization has warned that health authorities worldwide need to move much faster to prevent, detect and treat a deadly epidemic of tuberculosis if they are to reduce TB infections and deaths by 2030. <br/><br/>In its annual report on tackling TB, a highly contagious lu...

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