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Israel's parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

New Delhi, March 31 -- Israel's parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the interna... Read More


What to know as military-led Myanmar transitions back to an elected government

New Delhi, March 31 -- Myanmar 's Parliament on Monday began the process of electing the country's next president, which will mark a nominal return to an elected government after five years of militar... Read More


Iran's Kharg Island is key to its oil exports. Targeting it carries major risks

New Delhi, March 31 -- Iran's Kharg Island, home to a terminal through which the country exports most of its oil, has emerged as a focus of the month-old war launched by the United States and Israel. ... Read More


China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years

New Delhi, March 31 -- China's flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea's capital of Pyongyang on Monday not long after the restoration of passenger train services between t... Read More


EPA watchdog finds nation's most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires

New Delhi, March 31 -- About 100 of the nation's most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans in surround... Read More


Israeli parliament passes budget, allowing Netanyahu to avoid early elections

New Delhi, March 31 -- Israel's parliament on Monday passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government can complete its term until ... Read More


Mongolia names new prime minister in bid to end legislative deadlock

New Delhi, March 31 -- Mongolia's parliament has confirmed Uchral Nyam-Osor as the third prime minister in a year in a bid to end a deadlock in the legislature at a time of mounting economic pressures... Read More


Nestle says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

New Delhi, March 31 -- Swiss food giant Nestle says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Pol... Read More


Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare

New Delhi, March 31 -- As they fled an Iranian missile strike, some Israelis with Android phones received a text offering a link to real-time information about bomb shelters. But instead of a helpful ... Read More


Spain begins Holy Week with processions, palm branches and familiar faces

New Delhi, March 31 -- Actor Antonio Banderas joined the crowds in dozens of Palm Sunday processions, marking the official start of Holy Week in Spain, a country with a fervent Catholic tradition. Af... Read More