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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.
Ancient Egyptian beer making vessels discovered in Israel
Fragments of pottery used by Egyptians to make beer and dating back 5,000 years have been discovered on a building site in Tel Aviv.
Arab coalition 'has destroyed most of Yemen rebels' missiles'
A Gulf diplomatic official said earlier that the three-day-old campaign had been successful so far, destroying targets including 21 Scud missiles.
Saudi Arabia, allies launch air campaign in Yemen against Houthi fighters
A widening Yemen conflict could pose risks for global oil supplies.
Japan Prime Minister not to attend China's war parade: report
Tokyo has not officially replied to Beijing's comments on the march, being held to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the conflict, but it is unlikely that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will go, the local media reported.
No survivors likely in Airbus crash in Alps, says French President Francois Hollande
French President Francois Hollande says no survivors are likely in the Alpine crash of a passenger jet carrying 148 people.
Unexploded World War II bomb triggers evacuation in London
Roads were closed from the Victorian landmark and residents were escorted out after builders unearthed the unexploded bomb in the morning.
Barack Obama to host Iraq PM on April 14, discuss ISIL campaign: White House
The US-led coalition forces have been launching daily airstrikes on Islamic State, which is known by other acronyms such as ISIS or ISIL, and their targets in Iraq and Syria.
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Yemen
About 100 US troops, including special forces commandos, are leaving al-Anad air base near the southern city of al-Houta, reports said.
