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Pakistan Christians Attacked, 5 Churches In Vandalized After Christian Family Accused Of Blasphemy

At least five churches, along with some Christian buildings around it, were vandalized in Jaranwala in Pakistan's Faisalabad district following allegations of blasphemy against a Christian family.

Aug 17, 2023, 14:10 PM IST

Thirteen dead in Vietnam karaoke fire

The blaze started Tuesday afternoon in the busy Cau Giay district and quickly spread to neighbouring houses, according to local official The Chung.

Nov 02, 2016, 07:02 AM IST

Scandal-rocked South Korean president Park Geun-Hye replaces PM, aims at setting up cross-party ‘neutral’ cabinet

The new premier was named as Kim Byong-Joon, a former top aide to the late liberal president Roh Moo-Hyun.

Nov 02, 2016, 06:59 AM IST

Hong Kong protest leaders may face jail as China tensions rise

Three leaders of Hong Kong`s "Umbrella Revolution" face possible jail sentences Monday over protests that sparked massive rallies in 2014, as fears grow that Beijing is closing its grip on the city.

Aug 15, 2016, 02:37 AM IST