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24 sentenced in trafficking ring which brought 23 boys and pregnant women from Vietnam into China.

The page, set up at the beginning of May, has already attracted more than 222,000 likes.

S&P BSE Sensex could hit 28,000 points by mid-December.

The heaviest rainfall since measuring started 120 years ago have led to the worst flooding in more than a century in the Balkans.

Hugely damaging loss has pushed Gandhi into the graveyard of political royalty.

Former Infosys board member Mohandas Pai believes disinvestment can rake in nearly $17bn a year.

A brief profile of Narendra Modi's illustrious, yet controversial, rise from humble beginnings to the country's highest position.

Experts say it might be part of satellite re-entering atmosphere.

Moscow bans parade for Eurovision winner over fears it will be targeted by homophobes

Nigerian President nixes visit to town of schoolgirls' kidnap due to security fears.

Students find bounty in $55 Salvation Army sofa before returning to its 91-year-old owner.

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.