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Nepal To Bury Unidentified Flood Victims. How They Will Be Identified Later
At least 675 bodies have so far been recovered since the tsunami-like rumble of water and mud struck Nepal on Wednesday morning.
"Violating Law": Netanyahu Slams Settler Attack On West Bank Village
Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern occupied West Bank on Saturday after nearly three weeks of tension in the area, drawing rare condemnation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Canada Leader Answers Trump's "Lake America" With Giant "Lake Ontario" Sign
Ontario Premier Doug Ford answered President Donald Trump's "Lake America" decree Saturday with a billboard-sized message on the Canadian shoreline - "Lake Ontario. Now and Always" - as Canadian leaders met the move with ridicule rather than outrage.
Contact Restored With 50 Indians, 275 Still Missing In Nepal: Centre
According to the Ministry, the Indian Embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing have also remained engaged with all the relevant stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of search, rescue and relief efforts
"Had We Stayed One More Day...": Kailash Pilgrim On Escaping Nepal Floods
According to the latest update from Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the death toll has risen to 675, while 2,418 people remain missing or out of contact.
"Overwhelmed By The Warmth": PM Modi Receives Grand Welcome In Uzbekistan
PM Modi witnessed vibrant Kathak and Andijan Polka dance performances from the Indian diaspora and also saw young children from Uzbekistan perform a lively dance.
"Unity And Diversity In India's DNA": RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat At New York Event
Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), addresses a gathering at Madison Square Garden. The event had leaders from across religions among the first-row audience.
British Far-Right Commentator Deported After Immigration Agents Arrest Him
The deportation on Friday came a day after Yiannopoulos, 41, was arrested at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
US Court Rules Trump Cannot Deport Students For Criticising Israel
Judge Noel Wise, in a ruling Friday, delivered a victory for the student newspaper at Stanford University, which has said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Norway's New King Haakon VIII Pays Tribute To Father In First Speech
Visibly moved, he also noted that his father and mother, Queen Sonja, would have celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on Saturday.
Nepal Says Post-Flood Reconstruction May Cost 'Billions Of Dollars'
Rescue teams have retrieved 675 bodies, and more than 2,426 people are still missing in Nepal.
Live: Mohan Bhagwat In New York, Mega RSS Event At Madison Square Garden
RSS chief is set to speak to around 5,000 people at the Manhattan venue, at an event billed as a "landmark Raksha Bandhan gathering".
11 Indian-Origin US Citizens On Kailash Trip Missing After Nepal Floods
Anil Goyal, a US citizen originally from Delhi, was leading a group of 11 US citizens of Indian origin when they vanished from the Ruswa Garhi immigration centre in China.
Norway Opens A New Chapter In History As King Haakon VIII Takes Charge
Flags flew at half-mast as scores of Norwegians kept turning up at the Royal Palace in Oslo, where mountains of flowers already lay on the ground after more than 20,000 people paid their respects.
Mohan Bhagwat's Images Projected On Times Square Billboard Ahead Of Event
Mohan Bhagwat arrived in the US on Tuesday as part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) centenary-year global outreach programme.
97-Year-Old Emerged From Rubble Like "A Warrior", Became Face Of Nepal Floods
The operation to rescue Guna Maya Bohara took four hours and involved the police and the Nepalese army.
27 Churchgoers Killed After Minibus Collides With Truck In Zimbabwe
The foreign-registered haulage truck was overtaking another vehicle when it collided with the minibus, which was carrying worshippers to a conference.
"Exceptionally Generous": Nepal On PM Modi, India's Efforts During Crisis
Nepal Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said that New Delhi has indicated it would provide generous assistance for reconstruction.
Student Creates GTA-Inspired Game That Lets Players Roam San Francisco
As the number of players grew, Simonian added several new features to the game in response to user requests.
