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Leading Muslim scholars in UK have rejected the advice as offensive in this day and age

NASA is inviting media and viewers around the world to watch the relatively rare celestial event

Devotees come from across the country to bathe, offer prayers and leave offerings at the Matathirtha Temple

The campaign provides a platform for children to confront sensitive issues ranging from child labour to sexual abuse

The latest drill comes as the country more aggressively asserts its maritime claims in Asia

Last year, government of Maharashtra made the sale, possession of beef an offence punishable by a five-year jail term

An Australian NGO worker was kidnapped in the city of Jalalabad on April 28

The fighting in Helmand province had actually dipped in recent weeks but the lull is temporary, warns spokesperson

Maps are a highly sensitive issue in India, which has long-running border disputes with several of its neighbours

Pakistan dismisses allegations against the ISI saying the story is fictional

An investigation is under way into the incident

NYT, Chef'd decline to comment on details regarding the partnership's revenue structure

Police arrested the woman as she attempted to board a flight to Malaysia

Reports said that Lee, who has been released on bail, allegedly spent the money between July 2014 and April 2015

Changes underline uncertainty at the top of Afghanistan's security apparatus

Global smartphone sales in the first quarter showed their slowest growth on record of 0.2 percent

Lau is accused of supporting and recruiting fighters for the Syria-based Army of Emigrants and Supporters

The first ruling party congress for nearly 40 years drew thousands of selected delegates to Pyongyan

About 30,000 foreign fighters have flocked to Syria, Iraq and other countries to join the ranks of militants

With over 28,500 migrants arriving since January 1, Italy is the principal entry point for migrants arriving in Europe

Paul Ryan was the Republican vice presidential nominee in 2012 and is currently second in line to the presidency

"Video" is the only gay bar in town, just a few hundred metres from Church of the Holy Sepulchre and al-Aqsa Mosque

More than 250,000 patients, seeking everything from hip replacements to facelifts, are travelling to India annually

It will have the world's tallest minaret and a 20,000 square metres prayer hall accommodating up to 120,000 people

The twin bombings came amid recent fighting in the area between Islamic State group fighters and regime troops

White House said that the new steps add to international efforts at wider transparency in the global financial system

Police shot dead two suspected "terrorists" and two others blew themselves up, says Saudi interior ministry

Forty others were injured when the makeshift tent caved in following strong winds at one of the sites of the Kumbh

Maher al-Ghurabli was found guilty of smuggling amphetamine pills into the kingdom, says interior ministry

Ali had been stuck in stateless limbo for decades until a historic land swap last year between India and Bangladesh

National Disaster Operation Centre says woman was conscious and talking when she was found

Cameron made comment in wake of Trump's remarks to ban all Muslims from entering US if he became next president

Countries that attracted the fewest include Japan, Finland, Norway and Sweden, Microsoft said in a new study

The Stones join a growing number of musicians who have expressed anger at Trump's use of their music at rallies

'Pop icon's donations have funded training for 100 Scout masters now caring for some 2,000 children including...

Robert Penner had spoken out against the new national constitution and the country's anti-corruption watchdog

Amid reports that his departure followed split with Erdogan, Davutoglu said he would not criticise Turkish strongman

Researchers studied 22 white male smokers at an inpatient alcohol addiction treatment centre in Poland

Shortage of mosques may be because Italy does not officially recognise Islam as a religion

An Israeli soldier shot and killed a Palestinian assailant who was wounded and lying on the ground in Hebron city

Decision comes after refugees complained the food they were served was 'no good' and 'cooked badly'

Trump has called for the deportation of anyone living in the United States illegally

Seventy five hospitals managed or supported by the leading emergency aid providers were bombed last year

The first trial of its kind will begin at Anupam Hospital in Rudrapur, India

Clinton's use of a private server for both official and private correspondence first came to light in 2015

Apple sells what it calls refurbished iPhones at a discount in some countries, including the United States

Religious minorities, particularly Muslim Uighurs and Buddhist Tibetans, chafe at strict government controls

State television also reported dead and wounded in the suicide attack and car bombing in Homs province

Hong Hong's parents plead for funds for his surgery

Ertem says Turkey and its economy will stabilise further when a PM more closely aligned with President takes office