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Tsunami warning issued after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off New Zealand

Authorities advised people in coastal areas to move immediately to high ground

A severe 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the east of New Zealand's North Island on Friday.

Bolsonaro tells Brazilians to ‘stop whining’ over Covid

Nearly 260,000 people have died of Covid-19 in Brazil, the second-highest pandemic death toll in the world after the United States.

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

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UN tells Myanmar military to stop ‘murdering’ protesters

More than 1,700 people have been arbitrarily detained and that arrests were escalating, says Michelle Bachelet

People build barricades to block police in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

UK PM ‘horrified’ by escalation of Myanmar violence

Britain, the former colonial power in Myanmar, has repeatedly condemned repression and rights abuses by the junta after leading generals swiftly ended a decade-long experiment with democracy.

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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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A severe 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the east of New Zealand's North Island on Friday.

Tsunami warning issued after 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off New Zealand

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro tells Brazilians to ‘stop whining’ over Covid

People build barricades to block police in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

UN tells Myanmar military to stop ‘murdering’ protesters

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson

UK PM ‘horrified’ by escalation of Myanmar violence

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U.S. State Department Spokesman Ned Price.

U.S. hopes Iran will ‘engage’ after Europeans drop nuclear censure plan

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A picture taken on August 31, 2017 at the Flame of Liberty monument over the Alma bridge in Paris - which became an unofficial memorial for Diana, Princess of Wales who died in a car crash in a nearby tunnel.

U.K. police rule out probe into 1995 Princess Diana interview

COVID-19

Daily U.S. COVID-19 cases below 40,000 for first time in months: monitor AFP

The number is back down to the levels of before Thanksgiving and Christmas, when holiday travel and gatherings in defiance of safety warnings were blamed for spreading the virus further in the U.S.

U.S. Senate boosts aid to small states in coronavirus relief bill

African, Caribbean nations support India at WTO on COVID-19 vaccine supplies

Germany extends lockdown but paves way to relax more rules

COVID safety measures still essential even as U.S. boosts vaccine supply: White House

Around the Globe

South Asia

Seven ethnic Hazaras killed in Afghanistan
AFP

India pushes for Chabahar in India-Iran-Russia INSTC corridor
Suhasini Haidar

Sri Lanka approves Russia's Sputnik V vaccine
PTI

Nepal signs peace agreement with communist rebel group
AP

Europe

UK PM ‘horrified’ by escalation of Myanmar violence
AFP

U.K. police rule out probe into 1995 Princess Diana interview
AFP

Palace: Prince Philip had a successful heart procedure
PTI

Palace to investigate after Meghan accused of bullying staff
PTI

West Asia

U.S. hopes Iran will ‘engage’ after Europeans drop nuclear censure plan
AFP

United States, at UN, accuses Russia of blocking ‘accountability’ on Syria chemical weapons
AFP

Israel yet to decide on ICC probe on ‘war crimes’, says official
AP

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim missile strike on Saudi oil facility
AP

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No direct impact on India, says Consul-General

Day in Pictures, November 29, 2009

Brown says Pak must do more to break al-Qaeda

PLOTE to support Rajapaksa

Iran earmarks $20 million to support militants

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Swiss vote on anti-Islam move to ban new minarets

Noon lauds Indian Muslim response to Mumbai attacks

Gulam Noon, the Indian-origin businessman known as the Curry King, has lauded India’s Muslim community for its response to the Mumbai attacks of

'Pakistan should ensure nuclear weapons don’t reach wrong hands'

The Chief of Army Staff, General Deepak Kapoor, today said it was important to ensure that the control of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons command did not

Pressures mount on Pakistan’s President

Pakistan’s President is coming under increasing pressure from the powerful army and political opponents to resign or relinquish most of his powers,

Summer Bird out of Japan Cup Dirt

Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird, has been ruled out of next weekend’s Japan Cup Dirt after a small chip was detected in his right front carpal bone.

IAEA resolution on Iran ‘unbalanced’, says Egypt

Egypt on Sunday described as “unbalanced” and “inappropriate” the IAEA resolution censuring Iran over its nuclear programme, saying that the UN

Fonseka forays into politics "to end the family rule of Rajapaksa"

The former Sri Lankan commander formally announced his political ambitions in his news conference.

Commonwealth leaders for ‘substantial’ action on emission cut

Warning that climate change was posing “existential” threat to several small countries, the 53-nation Commonwealth on Saturday said the upcoming

37 dead as ferry capsizes in Bangladesh

A triple-deck ferry packed with hundreds of pilgrims capsized as they disembarked in southern Bangladesh, leaving at least 37 dead and scores missing,

Dubai looks to oil-rich neighbour for possible aid

As world markets absorbed the shock of Dubai’s debt crisis, the ruler of the once-booming city-state left town for an important meeting in a desert

India, Canada clinch nuclear deal

India on Saturday reached a civil nuclear agreement with Canada. It was firmed up during a meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his

Pak. Amnesty ordinance lapses

The controversial National Reconciliation Ordinance, under which President Asif Ali Zardari and thousands of others received amnesty from corruption

Hasty and undue, says Iran

Iran has described the resolution on its nuclear work passed by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as “hasty and

Day in Pictures, November 28, 2009

A selection of images from India, and around the world

Headley is my half-brother: Pak PM’s PRO

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s public relations officer on Saturday acknowledged that David Coleman Headley, a terror suspect detained

'LeT asked Mumbai attackers to kill politicians, foreigners'

Ajmal Kasab and nine other terrorists who attacked Mumbai last year were in constant touch with top LeT commanders in Pakistan during the strikes and

Secret Service apologises for security breach

Secret Service has admitted a security breach has occured in the State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Aspiring reality TV stars-couple gatecrashed the dinner.

Nepal cabinet to meet near Everest to highlight climate change

Nepal’s cabinet will meet near the base of Mount Everest next week to highlight the impact of climate change on the Himalayas, ahead of the U.N.

26 killed in Russian train bombing

A powerful bomb derailed a speeding express train halfway between Moscow and St. Petersburg on Friday night killing at least 26 people and wounding

Atlantis considers 100MW tidal power project in Gujarat

British energy company Atlantis Resources has said it is assessing the viability of a 100 MW tidal power project in Gujarat. The company has

Bangladesh ferry capsizes, 30 dead

A ferry packed with people going home for an Islamic festival capsized as they disembarked in southern Bangladesh, leaving at least 30 dead and scores

UN Chief acknowledges India’s plan for renewable energy

Noting that the world was on the move to tackle climate change, UN Chief Ban Ki-moon has acknowledged India’s commitment to use renewable energy in its effort to cut down carbon emissions.

Bangladesh ferry capsizes at dock; 18 dead

A ferry packed with people going home for an Islamic festival capsized as they disembarked at a terminal in southern Bangladesh, leaving at least 18

Zimbabwe cargo plane crashes in China, 3 killed

A Zimbabwe cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off on Saturday from Shanghai’s main international airport, killing three crew members, a

Graft amnesty to Zardari expires

President feels it will not affect him as the Constitution provides "indemnity" to the person holding the top post in the country.

U.K., France against ‘double standards’ in fight against terror

Britain and France on Friday joined India in making it clear that there should be no “double standards” in the fight against terrorism, a view that

Fonseka announces candidature

Within hours of the announcement of the date for the Sri Lankan presidential polls, the former Army chief, General (retired) Sarath Fonseka threw his

India, China ready climate draft

Four of the world’s major developing countries on Saturday agreed on a substantive draft declaration listing their “non-negotiable” demands ahead of

India can’t quiz Headley, Rana due to legal issues: Jones

`U.S. was unable to allow Indian investigators access to the arrested LeT operatives because certain aspects of the legal system here protect the rights of the accused'

India for emission cut target with equitable burden-sharing

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made clear on Saturday that while India is willing to “sign on to an ambitious global target for emissions reduction,”

German Minister resigns over air strike in Afghanistan

German Chancellor Angela Merkel reshuffled her four-week old cabinet following the resignation of Labour Minister Franz-Josef Jung over an alleged

22 dead in Russia train derailment

An express train carrying hundreds of passengers from Moscow to St Petersburg derailed, killing at least 22 people and injuring dozens of others,

Japan launches 5th spy satellite

Japan launched its fifth spy satellite on Saturday in a bid to boost its ability to independently gather intelligence, the government said. The

Tiger Woods discharged from hospital after car crash

Golf great Tiger Woods, admitted to a Florida hospital in a ‘serious condition’ following a road incident, has been discharged. The incident took

India won’t be deal-breaker at Copenhagen: Sarkozy

His views reflect those of India which has been insisting that the efforts to take some decision should not be given up and some results must be achieved at the upcoming meeting at Copenhagen

Vote should not detract from dialogue: India

India has justified its vote against Iran at Friday’s meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the

Zardari hands over nuclear weapons keys to Gilani

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari appeared to take the first step towards handing executive powers to the elected Prime Minister on Friday by

Church, police “covered up child sex abuse”

Abuse of children by clergy from 1975 to 2004. The Pope has been urged to aplogise for clergy’s behaviour.

After Russia, France operationalises nuclear accord

France has become the second country after Russia to fully opertionalise the inter-country nuclear agreement with India. The French National Assembly

IAEA censures Iran; asks to halt uranium enrichment

The board of the U.N. nuclear watchdog censured Iran on Friday, with 25 nations backing a resolution that demands Tehran immediately freeze

Zimbabwe, S. Africa sign deal to boost investment

Zimbabwe has signed a trade deal with neighbouring South Africa to help kick-start Zimbabwe’s collapsed economy. The agreement signed on Friday is

Atlantis aims to land on Friday morning

With clear, crisp weather back home, space shuttle Atlantis aimed for an on-time landing Friday morning in Florida to wrap up an 11-day mission to the

Day in Pictures, November 27, 2009

A selection of images from India and across the world