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Schools reopen in earthquake-devastated Nepal
Amid fresh tremors, schools reopened on Sunday, a working day in Nepal, and classes are being held in temporary classrooms made of tents and makeshift cottages.
US boy apologises to 911 dispatchers for placing prank call
A 11-year-old boy in the US state of Georgia who made a prank call to emergency responders has been caught by his parents.
Islamic State recruiter arrested in Bangladesh
Over 40 so-called Jihadi books, four computer hard disks, two portable disk drives and a passport was also seized from his house during the raid.
Indian American kids sweep Spelling Bee contest
Vanya Shivashankar and Gokul Venkatachalam were declared co-champions; a feat achieved by Indian Americans for the second consecutive year.
Oxford University nominates first female chief
Chris Patten, who holds the ceremonial post of chancellor, said the nominating panel was "deeply impressed by Professor Richardson's strong commitment to the educational and scholarly values which Oxford holds dear".
China to extend military reach, build lighthouses in disputed waters
China has been taking an increasingly assertive posture over recent years in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, where Beijing has engaged in land reclamation in the Spratly archipelago.
Bangladesh bans Islamist group linked to blogger killings
The Bangladesh government banned Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) for its militant and anti-state activities with the home ministry publishing a circular in this regard.
Two 6.8-magnitude quakes strike off Solomon Islands
Seismologist Mark Leonerd said it was slightly unusual to have two big quakes "right next to each other" but that seismic activity was common in the region.
ISIS rakes in $1 million per day in extortion, taxation: report
The Islamic State rakes in over $1 million per day in extortion and taxation and the dreaded terror group has enough assets to cover its expenses despite falling oil prices, according to a media report.
Modi wears Mongolian dress, tries his hands at archery at Mini-Naadam festival
UN adopts resolution to strengthen relief efforts in Nepal
The UN has adopted a resolution, led and co-sponsored by India, calling the international community to urgently assist Nepal and help rebuild the country following the devastating earthquake that killed more than 8,200 people.
Osama bin Laden aide sentenced to life in US
His sentence came after a six-week jury trial in 2015 when he convicted of all four counts in which he was charged.
US: Boston Marathon bomber Tsarnaev sentenced to death for 2013 attack
During 10 weeks of testimony, jurors heard from about 150 witnesses, including people whose legs were torn off by the shrapnel-filled bombs.
Some foreign elements are trying to sabotage CPEC: Nawaz Sharif
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday accused "foreign elements" of trying to sabotage the $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project through PoK, an ambitious venture that has raised India's concerns.
UK polls live: Cameron set to return as PM as Conservatives march towards big victory
Prime Minister David Cameron has easily won his Witney seat in southern England, and stopped just short for declaring overall election victory for his Conservatives.