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BJP activist shot dead in India's West Bengal
New Delhi, May 27 (Xinhua/UNB) -- An activist of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was shot dead by unknown gunmen in eastern Indian state of West Bengal, police said Monday.
Explosions in Nepal's capital leave 3 dead, 8 wounded
Kathmandu, May 26 (AP/UNB) — Three explosions killed three people and wounded at least eight in different parts of Nepal's capital on Sunday, with police suspecting that an outlawed communist group was responsible.
Nepal's record-setting Everest guide returns hero
Nepal, May 26 (AP/UNB) — Family, friends and supporters welcomed a veteran Sherpa guide upon his return to Nepal's capital on Saturday, days after his 24th climb of Mount Everest extended his record.
India's president appoints Modi as PM for second term
New Delhi, May 26 (AP/UNB) — India's president on Saturday appointed Narendra Modi as the prime minister soon after newly-elected lawmakers from the ruling alliance, led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, elected him as their leader after a thunderous victory in national elections.
Afghan forces mistakenly kill 6 civilians in Afghanistan
Kabul, May 25 (AP/UNB) — An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least six civilians, including a woman and two children, provincial officials said Saturday.
Don’t want to continue as CM, Mamata tells party
Kolkata, May 25(UNB) - Mamata Banerjee, addressing her first press conference after her party's national election setback in Bengal, said she did not want to continue as Chief Minister and had told her Trinamool Congress that, acoording to NDTV.
I have to go, insists Rahul Gandhi after congress rejects offer: Sources
New Delhi, May 25 (UNB) – Rahul Gandhi was adamant on resigning as president of the Congress over its appalling performance in the election even after his offer was unanimously rejected at a meeting on Saturday by the party's top leaders, who spoke once again of "thorough introspection", resorting to a refrain that has enabled much mockery of it in the past, according to NDTV.
India's ruling alliance elects Modi as house leader
New Delhi, May 25 (AP/UNB) — Newly elected lawmakers from India's ruling alliance led by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party have elected Narendra Modi as their leader, paving the way for his second five-year term as prime minister after a thunderous victory in national elections.
Utah climber, 4 others die on Mount Everest
Kathmandu, May 25 (AP/UNB) — An American climber who fulfilled his dream of climbing the highest mountains on each of the seven continents died of probable altitude sickness on the way down from Mount Everest, mountaineering officials said.
India's ruling party takes 303 of 542 seats in election win
New Delhi, May 25 (AP/UNB) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders of his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday following his thunderous victory in national elections.