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Former president Pranab Mukherjee enters new home at 10, Rajaji Marg

President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday gave a warm farewell to his immediate predecessor Pranab Mukherjee and accompanied him to his new residence — 10, Rajaji Marg.

Erdogan to unveil monument for 'martyrs' in Turkey a year after failed coup

Turkey commemorates the first anniversary of the 15 July failed military attempt to overthrow Erdogan, with a series of events honoring some 250 people.

Egyptian court awards death sentence to Mulsim Brotherhood leader Wagdi Ghoneim in absentia

Muslim Brotherhood leader and radical Islamic preacher Wagdy Ghoneim was on Sunday sentenced to death in absentia by an Egyptian court for setting up a terror group after the 2013 overthrow of Islamist president Mohammed Morsi.

Afghanistan: Despite row over his successor, Hamid Karzai packs up to leave palace

Outgoing Afghan President Hamid Karzai has packed up all his personal possessions and is ready to leave the palace, his spokesman said today, even though the disputed election has failed to find his successor.

Yemen: Militants attack presidential palace, defence min escapes assassination bid

Four soldiers were killed in a gun battle of up to an hour that broke out when militants attacked the main gate of the palace in the capital Sanaa, a security source said.