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PM Modi has raised India's profile on the world stage: Swraj Paul
Paul, the chairman of UK-based Caparo group, said that the last Indian leader to have the stature of Modi was Indira Gandhi and called upon the businesses to treat this moment as an "opportunity".
Australia foils alleged terror attack for Gallipoli centenary: Police
More than 200 police were involved in a series of raids in the southern city of Melbourne in the early hours of Saturday.
Australian woman praised for defending Muslim couple from abuse
"Thanks to this lady (Stacey) who came from nowhere as an angel," one user wrote.
'Amazingly intact' World War II aircraft carrier found in Pacific
"This ship fought a long, hard war in the Pacific and after the war was subjected to two atomic blasts that ripped through the ship."
Vladimir Putin says Russian economy has passed 'peak' of problems
"The ruble has stabilised and strengthened," Putin said during his annual phone-in with Russians.
Border dispute has 'good prospects' of resolution: China
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit in Beijing next month, China on Wednesday said the border dispute has "good prospects" of resolution if it is backed by "strong political will" from both sides.
US says Russian fighter jet makes 'unsafe' intercept
A Russian fighter jet intercepted a US reconnaissance plane in an "unsafe and unprofessional manner", the Pentagon has said, the second such incident in over a year.
Don't ignore killing of Christians: Pope to world
Pope has been increasingly vocal about the fate of Christians being targeted by Islamic extremists in parts of the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
PM Modi to do a Madison square in Shanghai during China visit
He is also expected to address a similar event in Toronto next week during the third and final leg of his three-nation tour to France, Germany and Canada.
Bangladesh opposition leader Zia granted bail in graft cases
Zia is accused of embezzling $650,000 in two corruption cases involving charitable funds during her last term as prime minister, from 2001 to 2006.
Pope, thousands brave rain for Easter in St Peter's Square
Easter day is "so beautiful, and so ugly because of the rain," Francis said after Mass about Christianity's most important feast day.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu once again blasts Iran nuclear deal
An outline deal agreed in Switzerland yesterday paves the way for Tehran to curtail its nuclear activity in exchangAn outline deal agreed in Switzerland on Saturday paves the way for Tehran to curtail its nuclear activity in exchange for relief from punis...
Indian entrepreneurs charged with insider trading in US
The SEC is seeking to have Kanodia and Ahmed return their allegedly ill-gotten gains with interest and pay civil monetary penalties.
Australia: School kept special needs child in 'cage-like' structure
It was reportedly built for a 10-year-old autistic student, who was placed in it between March 10 and 27.
All options including military action open on Iran: Israel
Speaking to public radio as crunch talks on Iran's nuclear programme continued in Switzerland, Steinitz said Israel would seek to counter any threat through diplomacy and intelligence but "if we have no choice we have no choice the military option is on t...
World's oldest person Misao Okawa dies at 117
Okawa, born in Osaka on March 5, 1898, was recognized as the world's oldest person by Guinness World Records in 2013.