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Jeb Bush launches US 2016 Presidential campaign, says 'I will run to win'
Following a lengthy exploration of a White House bid, Bush made his formal announcement yesterday at Miami Dade College, a diverse university chosen to signal that he aims to run an inclusive 2016 campaign.
UN wants Sri Lanka accountability mechanism before September
The UN will remain very engaged in discussions with Lankan authorities on the need for transparent and inclusive processes to develop credible mechanisms for accountability and reconciliation ahead of its September report, UN High Commissioner for Human R...
Israeli leader criticizes upcoming UN report on Gaza war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday criticized an upcoming United Nations report into last year's war in the Gaza Strip, calling it a waste of time.
South Korea MERS virus outbreak "large and complex": WHO
The outbreak is showing epidemiological patterns similar to the one occurring in hospitals in the Middle East
World must focus on how to bridge digital, gender divide: India
India has stressed that the role of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) in eradicating poverty, boosting development, financing and protecting the environment cannot be ignored.
Nobel laureate resigns honorary UK post after sexist remarks
Tim Hunt apologised for his remarks at the World Conference of Science Journalists in South Korea but had stood by his assertion that mixed-gender labs were disruptive
Delayed astronauts leave International Space Station for Earth
Three astronauts on Thursday left the International Space Station (ISS) for a return to Earth that had been delayed for a month by a rocket failure.
Indian-American Vivek Murthy presented with Pride of Community Award
Indian-origin US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has been presented with the Pride of the Community Award by a prominent Hindu advocacy group.
Mediterranean migrant crossings to Europe top 100,000 in 2015: UN
Since the beginning of the year, 103,000 refugees and migrants have risked their lives often on flimsy boats to reach Europe, the UN refugee agency said.
Bee causes plane to make emergency landing
A Flybe plane with a few dozen passengers travelling from Southampton to Dublin turned back after the pilot of flight BE384 decided to return to the airport following a "suspected technical issue".
PM Modi visits Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka
Modi, who has long association with Ramakrishna Mission, participated in prayers at the Math along with monks who accorded a warm welcome to the Prime Minister.
Mild tremor felt in Nepal; 301 aftershocks recorded since April 25
A 4.6-magnitude tremor was recorded at 11.02 am with epicentre at Sindhupalchowk district, according to National Seismological Centre.
Divers comb capsized China ship, hopes fade for survivors
Rescuers searched a sunken cruise ship in the Yangtze River on Wednesday for more than 400 missing people, many of them elderly, but hopes of finding more survivors were fading in what could be China's worst shipping disaster in almost 70 years.
Organisms from Earth could survive on Mars: study
Mars could support life in the shape of methanogens, one of the simplest and oldest microorganisms found on Earth, a new study claims.
Bangladesh files murder charges in 2013 garment factory tragedy
The collapse of Rana Plaza, built on swampy ground outside the capital, Dhaka, ranks amongst the world's worst industrial accidents, and sparked an outcry for greater safety in the world's second-largest exporter of ready-made garments.
DY Patil Medical College student attempts suicide after Medical Council of Mauritius de-recognises college
The medical council's move has left many students in limbo and new admissions have also been cancelled.