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Pakistan hasn't given any proof of India's involvement in terror activities on its soil: US
During a recent visit to Washington, Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary had said that Pakistan had evidence of India's involvement in such activities.
Greece seeks European Central Bank's support after IMF default
Greece was appealing to its euro zone partners and the European Central Bank to keep it afloat after defaulting on its debt to IMF.
Thousands to take part in pro-democracy rally as Hong Kong marks 1997 handover
Thousands likely to participate in the annual pro-democracy march marking the 1997 handover from Britain to China.
Lawsuit challenges Bobby Jindal's religious objections order
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's executive order to give special protections to people who oppose same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, gay rights advocates argue in a lawsuit.
28 killed or missing in heavy floods in China
At least 28 people have been killed or feared missing after heavy rains-triggered floods and landslides swept through four provinces of China.
Japan: Two passengers dead after man sets himself ablaze on bullet train
Two persons died after man set himself ablaze on a bullet train. The train was carrying around 1000 passengers from Tokyo to Osaka.
Support Modi government's pro-business reforms but worried about difficulties to NGOs: US
"We have been encouraged by some of the reforms that he has pledged to undertake, Prime Minister Modi. We will see how they are implemented," a US official said.
June 30 will have an extra second: NASA
June 30, 2015 will officially be a bit longer than usual because an extra second, or 'leap' second, will be added to the day, according to NASA.
Bangladesh railways to get $505 million loan for expansion
Asian Development Bank and European Investment Bank will co-finance a project with Bangladesh government to improve country's railways; to be completed by 2022.
Iran: Major problems hindering progress on nuclear deal with world powers
As the June 30 deadline approaches, major problems still hinder progress on the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.
China hits out at Dalai Lama's Glastonbury appearance
Beijing hit out at the organisers of Britain's Glastonbury music festival for inviting the Dalai Lama.
After 15 years of negotiations, Vatican signs a historic accord with Palestine
Vatican concluded a treaty with Palestine covering the life and activity of the church in the troubled nation, two years after formally recognizing it.
2013 Boston bombing: 21-year old convict sentenced to death by US court
21-year old Dzokhar Tsarnaev, convicted for the 2013 Boston bombings was sentenced to death in US. The bombings killed 3, injured 260 people.
Lab report confirms it was chicken, not rat in meal: KFC
The lab report, released by the food giant, declared “the battered and breaded cooked meat sample to be poultry”. The lab test results were confirmed on June 20.
World Bank pledges $ 500 million for quake-hit Nepal
The World Bank on Tuesday said it will provide USD 500 million to Nepal to support the massive reconstruction efforts of the quake-ravaged nation
Doing 'everything' we can to save Frenchman accused of drug offences in Indonesia: President Hollande
President Francois Hollande has waged a diplomatic campaign to save the convicted French death row prisoner in Indonesia.