Vasudevan Sridharan

Senior Correspondent

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Vasudevan covers geopolitics for International Business Times UK. He started his journalistic career with Indian daily The New Indian Express. Following a brief stint with NDTV 24/7 and CNN-IBN, Vasudevan ventured into online journalism with International Business Times. He holds two Masters - in Electronic Media from Anna University Chennai, India and in International Journalism from Cardiff University, the UK.

Saudi Arabia to Teach Jihad in Schools

Saudi Arabia says jihad education will help students understand Islam better.

UN Security Council to Convene over North Korea Nuclear Test

China and US reach tentative agreement over fresh sanctions on North Korea.

World's Oldest Woman in Japan Turns a Year Older at 115

Misao Okawa, two of whose children are in their 90s, attributes longevity to healthy lifestyle.

China Targets 7.5% Economic Growth Ahead of Power Transfer [VIDEO]

Wen Jiabao opens National People's Congress with pledge to boost growth and fight corruption.

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee laid the foundation stone for 'Nirbhaya Bhawan'

Bangladesh Violence: Bomb Hurled outside Indian President's Hotel in Dhaka

Minor explosion at Sonargaon Pan-Pacific hotel where Pranab Mukherjee is staying.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visits the Natanz nuclear enrichment facility

Iran Confirms Building 3,000 Advanced Centrifuges for Uranium Enrichment

Tehran, for first time, gives definite figure of centrifuges at Natanz facility.

Pakistan: Karachi Shuts down to Mourn Blast Victims [PHOTOS]

Blast in Shiite-dominated area of Pakistan's commercial hub kills 45, injures 150 and wrecks apartment blocks and shops.

Kenya Election: Four Policemen Killed as Polling Opens [VIDEO]

Eight candidates in fray for president's post but main contenders are Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his deputy Uhuru Kenyatta.

Israel to Export Thousands of Tonnes of Apples to Syria

Apples grown by Druze farmers in Golan Heights to be transported by Kenyan drivers.

Syria Civil War: Defiant Assad Lashes out at Cameron

Syrian president accuses Britain of being naive, confused and unconstructive, and says he will not resign.

Algeria BP Siege Mastermind Mokhtar Belmokhtar 'Killed' in Mali

Death of militant behind Algeria’s In Amenas gas plant siege regarded as blow to al-Qaida.

Egypt Introduces Saudi-style Islamic Moral Police Force

Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice says it will not use force or target nightclubs.

Mali: Top Al-Qaida Militant Abou Zeid Killed by Chadian Forces

Militant was reportedly involved in killing of British tourist Edwin Dyer in 2009.

Pyramids for Rent: Egypt Mulls Desperate Measures to Save Crumbling Economy

Egypt's finance ministry has proposed renting out the country's famous pyramids to international tourism firms in an attempt to save the country's economy from collapse.

Bradley Manning Admits to Leaking US Cables to Wikileaks

US Army Private First Class pleads guilty to 10 out of 22 charges.

Eastleigh By-Election: Lib Dems Retain Seat, Tories Pushed to Third Spot

Labour fourth while Ukip, with a rise in share, says vote split by Conservatives cost it the seat.

5 Tonnes of Liquid Cyanide Leaks in Japan

Plough clearing snow hits tank containing liquid waste causing leak in Japan’s city of Hanamaki.

St Peter's Square Witnesses Pope's Final Appearance

200,000 people gather at Vatican for Pope Benedict XVI’s last address.

Egypt Balloon Crash: Gas Leak Blamed for Disaster

Luxor hot air balloon crash said to have been caused by snapping of gas tube and canister explosion.

Egypt: 2 Britons Among 19 Tourists Killed in Luxor Balloon Crash [PHOTOS]

Tourists from France and Japan among victims as balloon turns into ball of fire and crashes.

North Korea Conducts Artillery Drill under Kim Jong-un Command

Military exercise coincides with succession of new South Korean president Park Geun-hye.

Italy at the Polls: Hung Verdict as No Party Secures Majority

Pier Luigi Bersani's centre-left coalition secures lower house but fails to win overall control as Beppe Grillo's Five Stars produce stunning performance.