The annual event, usually in August or September, is one of the Himalayan nation's most popular festivals.

Says it will cut output of greenhouse gases by 17 percent of 2005 levels by 2020.

The sect members included 20 children, the youngest of whom had just turned 18 months.

The average dropped to 74 per cent among Muslims and only 38 per cent among Jews, the survey said.

Egyptian military troops and jets killed 20 militants in the Sinai region on Wednesday.

Syrian rebel commander determined to bring down the President.

Standard Chartered came under scrutiny with allegations.

The US has asked Bangladesh not to stop providing aid to Rohingyas.

Academi LLC has agreed to pay fine to settle charges of arms-sales violation.

The Obama administration has put forward a deal where it would transfer Taliban detainees in exchange for US soldiers.