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Local authorities, community members to hold meetings addressing backlash against Muslims, Arab, Sikh and South Asians

Households are paying down mortgages instead of borrowing against homes to fund consumption

The former secretary of state holds a double-digit lead over the Vermont senator in polls

The HDP gained 59 lawmakers in last year's election after clearing the 10 percent threshold to enter the assembly

Philippine military spokesperson says IS' claim was propaganda and its statement had 'many gaps and inconsistencies'

Last month, German authorities stepped up security measures at airports, train stations and the country's borders

Hong Kong authorities say they were aware of the Panama Papers allegations

The 16-year-old is reporting for a tabloid run by street kids and tackling tough issues facing the city's homeless

These actions have the potential to unnecessarily escalate tensions between countries

Trump sets meeting US legislators as the anti-establishment candidate builds more relationships inside Washington

Senator Bob Corker's criticism comes as candidates to replace Ban Ki-Moon hold town meetings with UN diplomats

The Conservatives are now raising alarms over the arms sale -- believed to be the largest in Canadian history

Women who are pregnant are advised to avoid the more than 30 places in Latin America and the Caribbean

Panama Papers have generated public outrage over how the rich and powerful can hide money to avoid taxes.

Independent news coverage is also increasingly under threat, the Paris-based group warned in a statement

Police announced he had taken up his post in a statement

The quake sent strong tremors through Myanmar, eastern India, Bangladesh and parts of Nepal

The two new planes will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2017

Prince William and Kate Middleton landed in Assam late Tuesday

The tax officials gathered behind closed doors in Paris just hours after the Panamanian police raided Mossack Fonseca

Thais and tourists took to the streets on Wednesday to drench each other in a mass water fight

Only 24 of nearly 700 clothing factories inspected in Bangladesh meet international safety standards

The Himalayan nation, though still a deeply patriarchal society, is becoming increasingly inclusive

Turkey's hosting of the OIC summit on is a new symbol of its desire to be seen as a major power in the Islamic world

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter addresses Indian concerns during his visit to New Delhi

The woman who was arrested on February 23 told the judge she did not know why she was on trial

While Inky was size of rugby ball he could stretch to extremes and squeeze through tiny spaces, aquarium manager says

Police arrested the officer as he tried to drive away

Politicians and public figures in India cite plenty of implausible reasons why rape happens

Edict says if WiFi is used by anyone without owner's consent, it will be considered a kind of fraud and theft

Egypt has been negotiating billions of dollars in aid from various lenders to help revive an economy

Riyadh implemented its emergency plan to deal with the flooding

Malik Jalal appeared on BBC Radio to urge the US, UK governments to take him off the 'Kill List'

US Defense on Wednesday oversaw a ceremony at an air force base in New Delhi as the remains were shipped to the US

Joke set off angry reaction on social media with commentators criticizing Clinton for insensitivity

Prosecutors said the raids had taken place "with no incident or interference"

Soldiers fire at the protesters as they storm an army bunker and set it on fire in the northern town of Handwara

We are encouraged that a consensus has been reached on corporatisation of PIA, IMF mission chief says

The issue has come under scrutiny because of a scathing UN report on human rights in Iran

The 60-year was whipped nearly 30 times with a rattan cane

Sino-Russian rivalry back in spotlight, thanks to recent Chinese proposal for an anti-terror alliance in Central Asia

Shankaracharya's statement comes two days after Shani Shingrapur temple opened its doors to women devotees

Common mental disorders such as anxiety and depression are increasing worldwide

Facebook will in the coming weeks connect to ticketing leaders Ticketmaster and Eventbrite

Facebook extends its reach beyond online socialising

Minister says he had broken off relationship when he found out the woman had tried to sell her story to a newspaper

The Islamic State group's ranks have been pared back by international and local military action in Iraq and Syria

In recent months attacks from Islamic State terrorists have put forces on a state of constant high alert

India's highest court asks the board which manages the temple in Kerala to explain why it bans women

Bangladesh authorities have consistently denied that international extremist networks are active in the country