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Myanmar's military-backed party claims strong lead in election's first phase

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The political party backed by Myanmar 's ruling military claimed Tuesday it won a commanding lead in the initial round of the first general election in five years, even though th... Read More


41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said Tue... Read More


China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- China's People's Liberation Army staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing a live-fire show of force as part of what it called "Just... Read More


A forgotten chapter: The stories of Allied POWs in Nagasaki during the atomic bombing

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Hundreds of prisoners of war from Allied countries were held at brutal Japanese camps in Nagasaki when the United States dropped an atomic bomb 80 years ago. Their presence duri... Read More


Protests draw largest turnout of Somalis since Israel's recognition of Somaliland

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Tens of thousands of Somalis gathered across the country Tuesday to protest Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, a move condemned by more than 20 countries... Read More


China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects, according to surve... Read More


Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US nationals

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Mali and Burkina Faso said late Tuesday they would ban U.S. citizens from entering their countries in retaliation for U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to ban Malian and Bur... Read More


Junta leader is declared the winner of Guinea's presidential election

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Junta leader Gen. Mamdi Doumbouya was declared the winner of Guinea's presidential election held over the weekend, according to incomplete results released late on Tuesday, the c... Read More


Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-centur... Read More


Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly sent off in 100th appearance, will miss last 16 game at Africa Cup

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly will miss his side's Africa Cup of Nations last 16 match after getting sent off in his 100th appearance for the team. The 34-year-old Koulibaly... Read More