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Modi comes with a reputation for being pro-business and pro-growth in Gujurat but bigger challenges lie ahead

India just witnessed an election campaign in which respect for political opposition plumbed new depths.

Operator of mine where 282 people were killed defends response to disaster.

Protesters and police clashed as demonstrations against the World Cup erupted in several cities across Brazil.

MNI Indicator's economist details the challenges Modi faces

Britain likely to gain from Modi - but his hard-line Hindiusm could strain relations elsewhere.

Trends and results signify end to coalition politics, long considered an impediment to India's growth.

Narendra Modi's stronger-than-expected performance in the elections has given him greater leeway in shaping his incoming cabinet.

BJP's Narendra Modi is all set to become the next prime minister of India.

Narendra Modi's pro-business credentials will attract foreign funds as India seeks to recover from a patch of ailing growth

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to form the next government in India

Cath Everett

TV networks say Narendra Modi is to be sworn in as prime minister on 21 May; the BJP alliance leading in 327 of the total 543 seats.

Tour operators Thomson and First Choice said they are evacuating all of their customers from Mombasa as a "a precaution."

Horses are amongst wreckage after M11 smash near Sheering, north east of Harlow.

Famous Jewish wine cabinet auctioned off on eBay spawned book, movie and worldwide obsession with buying haunted items

Ferry carrying hundreds of people capsizes during storm on Meghna river south of Dhaka

Lawyers for Greste and Mohammad leave trial accusing Al Jazeera of exploiting case to 'defame' Egypt.

Classic by Simon and Garfunkel would have hinted at Bridge scandal involving New Jersey governor.

Ogilvy advertising company causes outrage for using moment activist was shot by Taliban to promote bedding

An high-pressure pipe broke spraying 10,000 gallons (38,000 litres) of crude oil into an industrial area or LA

Australian Education Minister Christopher Pyne called opposition Leader Bill Shorten a c**t in parliament.

The families were not consulted about their relocation site and are forced to live in the camp.

Passenger traffic has sharply dropped off since the unexplained disappearance of flight MH370.

India's aviation authority says flight attendants should be declared unfit if their BMI is not 'normal'.

The 9/11 museum contains scenes of horror and symbols of heroism.

Villagers Mohammad Abu Thaher and Nadeem Siam killed during protests against the creation of Israel 66 years ago.

Ukraine offered to pay $4bn to Gazprom if it reduces the price it is demanding from Kiev for gas supplies

Explosive device detonates on shared Syria-Turkey border in the Karaj Sajou area, near the Bab al-Salama crossing in the northern province of Aleppo.