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India has largest diaspora population in world: UN report
The 2015 Revision, nearly two-third of international migrants live in Europe (76 million) or Asia (75 million), according to the Trends in International Migrant Stock.
Nepal King Gyanendra did not pay electricity bill for a decade
Gyanendra has not been paying the electricity dues for the Nagarjuna Palace which he has been occupying since he left the Narayan Hiti royal palace, for ten years and seven months.
US hikes H-1B, L-1 visa fee, TCS says 'not a big concern'
The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) said applicants for certain categories of H-1B visas post December 18, 2015 must submit an additional fee of USD 4,000.
ISIS represents a blind alley for the region: Barack Obama
"Ultimately, what ISIL represents is a blind alley for the region, and people will recognise that, the same way that over time they turned on Al Qaida because they saw that this doesn't lead anywhere," Obama said.
Terrorists wrote 'revenge for Afzal Guru' in blood on walls of Indian Consulate in Afghanistan's Mazar-e-Sharif
The Indian consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif came under attack on Sunday after twin explosions and shots were heard.
3 dead in quake-related incidents in Bangladesh
A powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake with epicentre in neighbouring India strikes Bangladesh, prompting people to rush out of their homes in panic resulting in death of three people and injury to nearly 100 others.
Mexico mayor assassinated one day after taking office
Gisela Mota was gunned down – for acting against the organised crime - barely 24 hours after taking her oath of office on Friday in the city of Temixco.
NASA images reveal the still-growing El Nino, its impact on the weather around the world
El Nino has had its impact in India which can be seen by delayed monsoon rains, as well as dropping of Pacific island sea level.
110 journalists killed in 2015, most in 'peaceful' countries, India 'deadliest' Asian country
The high toll is "largely attributable to deliberate violence against journalists" and demonstrates the failure of initiatives to protect media personnel, the report said.
Two migrants drown, 108 rescued off Libya: Coastguard
We saved 108 people but two drowned and 10 others were reported missing: Coastguard Colonel Ashraf al-Badri.
British IS recruiter using secret cute kitten messages
The 28-year-old recently posted a photograph of a kitten curled up inside a suicide explosives belt.
Second red alert for Beijing smog comes into effect
China has a four-tier colour-coded weather warning system with red representing the most severe weather, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
Putin signs law allowing Russia to overturn rulings of international rights courts
The Bill to allow Russia to overturn rulings of international rights courts was approved by the Parliament last week and it was signed by Putin on Monday.
Woman wins council seat in historic Saudi polls
Salma bint Hizab al-Oteibi was elected to the council of Madrakah, in the holy city of Mecca, the official SPA news agency reported, citing election commission president Osama al-Bar.
Final draft of climate deal ready for adoption: French hosts
After translation into the UN's six official languages, the document will be presented to ministers at 11.30 am (1030 GMT), nearly 16 hours after the conference had been scheduled to close.
