World News For The Year 2016 and Month Apr
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Brussels airport departure hall partly re-opens, 40 days after attacks
2016-05-01 15:48:57 Read MoreMalia Obama to take 'gap year,' enter Harvard in 2017
2016-05-01 15:40:20 Read MoreGucci worried about its brands used in paper offerings to dead in Chinese Ghost festival
2016-05-01 15:11:35 Read MoreFreight train derails near Washington DC, leaks hazardous liquid
2016-05-01 14:33:50 Read MorePope insists paedophile criminals be 'severely' punished
2016-05-01 14:01:31 Read MoreISIS developing Google-style driverless cars for attacks
2016-05-01 13:08:28 Read MoreNepalese woman beaten to death on charges of practicing witchcraft
2016-05-01 12:39:03 Read MoreTwin bombings in southern Iraq kill 33
2016-05-01 12:09:44 Read More'Kill them wherever they are': ISIS hackers publish 'hit list' of 70 US military personnel
2016-05-01 11:28:11 Read More'Kill them wherever they are': ISIS hackers publish 'hit list' of 70 US military personnel
2016-05-01 11:28:11 Read More3 detained for murder of Hindu tailor in Bangladesh
2016-05-01 11:13:07 Read MoreIran's new parliament has more women than clerics
2016-05-01 10:21:57 Read MoreWhat companies spend on security for honchos
2016-05-01 10:01:12 Read MoreEuropean Union set to drive forward visas for Turks in migrant deal
2016-05-01 09:23:09 Read MoreEuropean Union set to drive forward visas for Turks in migrant deal
2016-05-01 09:23:09 Read MoreCar bomb in southern Turkey kills policeman, 13 wounded
2016-05-01 08:41:40 Read MorePhilippine militants free 10 Indonesian hostages
2016-05-01 08:25:27 Read MorePhilippine militants free 10 Indonesian hostages
2016-05-01 08:25:27 Read MoreObama-charmer: Comedian-in-Chief has the last laugh
2016-05-01 05:40:00 Read MoreWhy Donald Trump is spooking Indian outsourcers with his flip-flops on immigration
2016-05-01 04:28:00 Read MoreAl-Qaida after Osama bin Laden? Notorious as ever
2016-05-01 02:50:30 Read MoreKenya burns ivory worth $105 million in message to poachers
2016-05-01 02:41:44 Read More33 lions rescued from circuses in S America brought to S Africa
2016-04-30 23:14:43 Read MoreKenya lights world’s biggest bonfire of elephant tusks
2016-04-30 14:35:26 Read More'84 migrants still missing after boat sinks off Libya'
2016-04-30 14:24:45 Read More'84 migrants still missing after boat sinks off Libya'
2016-04-30 14:24:45 Read More17 killed in Nairobi floods and building collapse
2016-04-30 13:42:02 Read MoreAir strikes on Aleppo amid calm in other parts of Syria
2016-04-30 13:31:26 Read MoreBombing against pilgrims kills 23 near Baghdad as hundreds protest
2016-04-30 13:25:39 Read MoreProtesters clash with German cops before right-wing meeting
2016-04-30 13:05:30 Read MoreChina begins construction of Tibet's biggest dam
2016-04-30 13:00:01 Read MoreHindu tailor hacked to death in north Bangladesh
2016-04-30 12:45:05 Read MorePoland denies Russian bikers entry, Moscow protests
2016-04-30 12:36:41 Read MoreISIS executed over 4,000 in Syria in last two years: Report
2016-04-30 11:26:33 Read MoreOpposition unity spells doom for Nawaz Sharif
2016-04-30 09:16:55 Read MoreFourteen killed in Nairobi floods and building collapse
2016-04-30 08:16:45 Read MoreFourteen killed in Nairobi floods and building collapse
2016-04-30 08:16:43 Read MoreEnhanced security at Brussels airport a nightmare
2016-04-30 07:17:23 Read MoreMocking critics, Trump says he can win without Republican unity
2016-04-30 06:32:11 Read MoreAnti-Trump protests break out for second day in California
2016-04-30 04:53:08 Read MoreSyria’s Aleppo bombed again after deadly hospital strike
2016-04-29 16:45:22 Read MoreHelicopter crash off Norway kills 13
2016-04-29 15:57:56 Read MoreAt least 11 dead after helicopter crashes off Norwegian coast
2016-04-29 15:26:24 Read MoreAt least 11 dead in helicopter crash off Norway
2016-04-29 13:57:57 Read MoreDeath raises questions: Did Prince die of an overdose?
2016-04-29 12:37:23 Read MoreHelicopter with 13 aboard crashes off Norway, no sign of survivors
2016-04-29 12:32:56 Read MorePark workers in Spain hit upon huge trove of Roman coins
2016-04-29 11:24:25 Read MoreNorth Korea accuses US soldiers of provoking border troops
2016-04-29 09:27:35 Read MoreNorth Korea accuses US soldiers of provoking border troops
2016-04-29 09:27:35 Read MoreIndia only wants to talk about terrorism: Pak's UN envoy
2016-04-29 08:11:17 Read More
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On defending Saleh Abdesalam, the 'little moron' with the intellect of an 'empty ashtray'
2016-04-29 07:35:43 Read MoreMan who stalked woman from India to US jailed for 19 years
2016-04-29 04:42:53 Read MoreNorth Korea sends another US citizen to prison
2016-04-29 04:39:38 Read MorePakistan may have to shell out $700m for 8 US F-16s
2016-04-29 04:19:42 Read MoreJapan abandons costly X-ray satellite lost in space
2016-04-29 04:09:21 Read MoreChina makes new law to slap curbs on foreign NGOs, some might pull out of the country
2016-04-28 15:28:57 Read MoreUS Vice-President Joe Biden on surprise visit to Iraq
2016-04-28 14:37:01 Read MoreStaff segregated by gender at some UK Muslim schools
2016-04-28 14:21:15 Read MoreAlmighty machine under attack from spurned employee?
2016-04-28 13:20:42 Read MoreProtests erupt as Venezuela embraces 2-day workweek to save power
2016-04-28 12:59:31 Read MoreDrunk British passengers force emergency flight landing
2016-04-28 12:24:24 Read MoreTurkish journalists get 2 years jail for publishing Charlie Hebdo Mohammed cartoon
2016-04-28 12:14:46 Read MoreWhich animal kills the most humans?
2016-04-28 11:54:01 Read MoreNorth Korea fails in second mid-range missile test
2016-04-28 08:02:10 Read MoreTrump may seek India's help in dealing with Pak's 'semi-unstable' nukes
2016-04-28 07:42:48 Read MoreTaliban must face consequences for calling off peace talks: US
2016-04-28 05:35:52 Read MoreHow the money flows to US prez hopefuls
2016-04-28 05:31:10 Read MoreRevitalize Syria ceasefire before peace talks resume: UN envoy
2016-04-28 04:14:08 Read MorePakistan may use F-16s against India, review sale, US lawmakers tell Obama
2016-04-28 03:45:27 Read MoreTed Cruz announced Carly Fiorina as his running mate
2016-04-28 01:36:34 Read MoreDonald gets thumbs down from Priyanka, Amal
2016-04-28 01:20:49 Read MoreTrack the funds: Who spends how much in the US presidency race
2016-04-28 00:21:44 Read MoreNorth Korea builds replica of South's presidential house for target practice
2016-04-27 22:42:48 Read MoreNorth Korea builds replica of South's presidential house for target practice
2016-04-27 22:42:48 Read MoreBangladesh jails two Hindu teachers for 'insulting' Islam
2016-04-27 22:39:23 Read MoreAfghanistan may take Pakistan to UN for supporting Taliban
2016-04-27 16:04:10 Read More'Panama Papers' to go public on May 9
2016-04-27 16:02:42 Read More'Panama Papers' to go public on May 9
2016-04-27 16:02:37 Read MoreTOI interview with Hekmat Khalil Karzai
2016-04-27 15:49:13 Read MoreAfrican Union wades into UN dispute over Western Sahara
2016-04-27 13:12:26 Read MoreJunk food is fattening rural Chinese children: Study
2016-04-27 12:52:30 Read MoreTurkish PM says new constitution will remain secular
2016-04-27 12:26:17 Read MoreVenezuela orders 2-day work week to stave off power crisis
2016-04-27 12:09:31 Read MoreAmid outside pressure, North Korea sets date for rare convention
2016-04-27 11:52:02 Read MoreTubby, 'world's greenest dog', dies in UK
2016-04-27 11:33:07 Read MoreParis attacks suspect Abdeslam transferred to France
2016-04-27 08:27:02 Read MoreParis attacks suspect Abdeslam transferred to France
2016-04-27 08:12:24 Read MoreUS concerned over North Korea's provocative actions
2016-04-27 07:44:10 Read MoreIn young Saudi Prince's reform plan, baby steps towards social change
2016-04-27 07:02:20 Read MoreIn young Saudi Prince's reform plan, baby steps towards social change
2016-04-27 07:02:20 Read MoreAfter 36 years, North Korea's ruling party convention on May 6
2016-04-27 03:23:40 Read MoreDonald Trump sweeps 5 states, says Republican race is 'over' as far are he's concerned
2016-04-27 02:53:39 Read MoreDonald Trump sweeps 5 states, says Republican race is 'over' as far are he's concerned
2016-04-27 02:53:39 Read MoreVote on Brazil president's impeachment next week
2016-04-27 02:42:01 Read MoreDonald Trump sweeps 5 states, declares he's 'presumptive Republican nominee'
2016-04-27 02:40:04 Read MoreTrump sweeps East Coast primaries, Hillary wins three states
2016-04-27 01:40:25 Read MoreEU-India free trade talks stalled
2016-04-27 00:37:55 Read MoreEU, India await schedule for resuming free trade talks
2016-04-27 00:37:55 Read MoreIndia trying to defame Pak over Masood Azhar: Pak foreign secy
2016-04-26 22:18:08 Read MoreFrench baker fires his saviour instead of giving him his business
2016-04-26 17:57:59 Read More
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French baker fires his saviour instead of giving him his business
2016-04-26 17:57:59 Read MoreLondon’s iconic Big Ben to fall silent — for repairs
2016-04-26 16:01:59 Read MoreHillary Clinton pledges gender-balanced cabinet as she seeks to lock up nomination
2016-04-26 16:00:12 Read MoreGay couple wins custody battle against Thai surrogate mother
2016-04-26 13:59:52 Read MoreFrench court sentences Dutch dentist to 8 years in prison
2016-04-26 13:45:02 Read More30 years on, Ukrainians remember victims of Chernobyl disaster
2016-04-26 13:10:30 Read MoreLiverpool fans ‘unlawfully killed’ in 1989 Hillsborough football disaster, jury rules
2016-04-26 12:19:32 Read MoreAmbitious Saudi reforms will have to battle 'vested interests'
2016-04-26 10:54:52 Read MoreAustralia migrant camp in Papua New Guinea illegal, court rules
2016-04-26 10:49:28 Read MoreAustralia migrant camp in Papua New Guinea illegal, court rules
2016-04-26 10:49:28 Read MoreYour pirated goods hit the economy
2016-04-26 07:57:36 Read MoreYour pirated goods hit the economy
2016-04-26 07:57:36 Read MoreKashmir was 'core issue' in meeting with India's foreign secretary: Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Pakistan's foreign secretary,
2016-04-26 06:45:51 Read MoreSaudi Arabia's prince Mohammed bin Salman unveils sweeping plans to end 'addiction' to oil
2016-04-26 06:09:34 Read MoreHillary Clinton and Donald Trump look to dominate in Tuesday primaries
2016-04-26 05:45:00 Read MoreUS challenged China, India and 11 others on navigation rights last year
2016-04-26 04:13:22 Read MoreUS challenged China, India and 11 other on navigation rights last year
2016-04-26 04:13:22 Read MoreNorth Korea puts mid-range missile on standby: Report
2016-04-26 04:02:23 Read MoreGunmen in Acapulco attack police at headquarters, hotel
2016-04-26 01:33:43 Read MoreBowing to Beijing? Modi govt cancels Uyghur activist's visa
2016-04-26 00:39:59 Read MoreIndia cancelled visa under China pressure, I'm disappointed: Dolkun Isa
2016-04-25 23:08:16 Read MoreRival, not Taliban, killed Sikh neta in Pakistan: Cops
2016-04-25 22:42:00 Read MoreWill drag Pakistan to UN over Taliban: Ashraf Ghani
2016-04-25 22:34:57 Read MoreWill drag Pakistan to UN over Taliban: Ashraf Ghani
2016-04-25 22:34:57 Read MoreThis Saudi prince's nickname is 'Mr Everything'
2016-04-25 18:42:44 Read MoreSenior Burundi general assassinated in school attack
2016-04-25 18:01:27 Read MoreMetro station hit during Brussels attacks reopens
2016-04-25 17:20:19 Read MoreMetro station rocked by ISIS attacks in Brussels reopens
2016-04-25 17:08:03 Read MoreLGBT activist among two hacked to death in Bangladesh
2016-04-25 16:07:11 Read MoreLGBT activist among two hacked to death in Bangladesh
2016-04-25 16:07:11 Read MoreFormer US Senator Harris Wofford, 90, to marry male partner
2016-04-25 15:32:47 Read MoreSix arrested in connection with murder of Pakistan sikh leader Swaran Singh
2016-04-25 15:20:07 Read MorePakistan arrests prominent al-Qaeda financier
2016-04-25 14:30:25 Read MoreChinese dissident Dolkun Isa says China may have pressured India to cancel his visa
2016-04-25 06:45:36 Read MoreChinese dissident Dolkun Isa says China may have pressured India to cancel his visa
2016-04-25 06:45:36 Read MoreDonald Trump tweets 'DESPERATION' after Cruz, Kasich decide to ally
2016-04-25 05:55:18 Read MoreUS directs cyberweapons at ISIS for the first time
2016-04-25 03:57:22 Read MoreObama plans 250 more US troops for Syria, boosting force to 300
2016-04-25 02:50:46 Read MoreObama, Merkel push for trade deal as foreign crises weigh
2016-04-25 02:37:31 Read MoreObama, Merkel push for trade deal as foreign crises weigh
2016-04-25 02:37:31 Read MoreObama, Merkel push for trade deal as foreign crises weigh
2016-04-25 02:37:31 Read MoreMom forced to dump 14.8 litres of breast milk at Heathrow
2016-04-24 22:31:39 Read MoreQueen says ‘no-chopper zone’ to Obama’s men
2016-04-24 22:23:30 Read MoreBarack Obama urges reinstatement of Syria ceasefire
2016-04-24 16:37:37 Read MoreXi calls for vigil against religious infiltrations from abroad
2016-04-24 16:32:04 Read MoreQueen banned Obama's choppers from landing on Windsor lawns
2016-04-24 13:39:13 Read MoreQueen's letter on how she fell in love sells for 14,000 pounds
2016-04-24 13:32:53 Read MoreThe Odia who dressed Michelle Obama
2016-04-24 12:59:02 Read MoreCongo music legend Papa Wemba dies after collapsing on stage
2016-04-24 12:28:40 Read MoreCongo music legend Papa Wemba dies after collapsing on stage
2016-04-24 12:28:40 Read More
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Saudi Arabia king sacks utilities minister amid anger over prices
2016-04-24 11:30:34 Read MorePrince cremeted, remains to be kept in secret location
2016-04-24 11:30:26 Read MorePope tells teens 'happiness not an app'
2016-04-24 11:23:52 Read MoreBritish Airways flight late by two hours due to staff crunch
2016-04-24 11:20:25 Read MoreThere's no place like home, even in the Chernobyl disaster zone
2016-04-24 11:11:16 Read MoreWorld's first 'anti-ageing' gin launched
2016-04-24 11:07:31 Read More2 Britons, 1 Indian held in Hungary for illegally transporting migrants
2016-04-24 10:45:52 Read MoreIndonesian navy impounds Chinese trawler for illegal fishing
2016-04-24 10:28:59 Read MoreUK-US trade deal could take a decade after Brexit: Barack Obama
2016-04-24 10:28:24 Read MoreBangladesh police arrest student over professor's murder
2016-04-24 10:22:23 Read MoreGrief and frustration as Nepal marks earthquake anniversary
2016-04-24 08:54:05 Read More'Adorable' pyjama-clad Prince George wows Barack Obama
2016-04-24 06:49:18 Read More'Adorable' pyjama-clad Prince George wows Barack Obama
2016-04-24 06:49:18 Read MoreNow, another Republican Party member mocks Indian accent saying it's 'worst to understand'
2016-04-24 06:40:06 Read MoreGermany seeking 'safe zones' in Syria to shelter refugees
2016-04-24 03:54:31 Read MoreSolar plane reaches California after flight across Pacific
2016-04-24 02:17:24 Read MoreIranian women call on tourists to violate hijab law, fight oppression
2016-04-24 01:55:02 Read MoreNorth Korea claims successful test of submarine-fired missile
2016-04-24 01:16:17 Read MoreNow, you can pay to have your baby named
2016-04-24 00:32:08 Read MoreWhy so many celeb deaths in 2016?
2016-04-24 00:27:43 Read MorePak Taliban claims killing of Sikh minister
2016-04-23 22:44:01 Read MoreEcuador quake death toll rises to nearly 650
2016-04-23 16:01:39 Read MoreEcuador quake death toll rises to nearly 650
2016-04-23 16:01:39 Read MoreObama tells British youth: Don't pull back from the world
2016-04-23 15:47:55 Read MoreUS warns North Korea over latest missile test
2016-04-23 15:00:44 Read MoreMerkel, EU officials arrive for Turkey visit on migrant deal
2016-04-23 14:34:33 Read MoreBangladesh professor hacked to death by alleged ISIS militants
2016-04-23 11:49:30 Read MoreNorth Korea tests sub-launched missile: South Korea
2016-04-23 11:25:12 Read MoreSouth African leftist leader threatens violence to oust Jacob Zuma
2016-04-23 10:48:43 Read MoreFresh strikes on Syria's Aleppo kill 12 civilians, civil defence says
2016-04-23 10:43:33 Read MoreBarack Obama stops by Globe theatre, commemorates the Bard
2016-04-23 10:29:37 Read MoreAfter man-made islands, China to develop floating nuclear power plants
2016-04-23 09:52:47 Read MorePanama Papers: Pak opposition keeps pressure on Nawaz Sharif despite probe pledge
2016-04-23 09:38:39 Read MoreChina regulator reprimands 15 publishers for false reports: Xinhua
2016-04-23 08:50:45 Read MoreMortician who inspired the movie "Bernie" ordered back to prison in murder case
2016-04-23 08:03:44 Read MorePakistani Taliban claim killing minority affairs minister
2016-04-23 07:21:40 Read MoreDonald Trump mocks Indian call center, but says India a great nation
2016-04-23 06:46:52 Read MoreNawaz Sharif's signal to army: I 'bow only to Allah, awam'
2016-04-23 06:31:50 Read MorePet dog fatally mauls 3-day-old baby in San Diego
2016-04-23 05:58:23 Read MoreBangladesh professor hacked to death in suspected Islamist attack
2016-04-23 05:21:28 Read MoreBrussels bomber identified as ‘guard of foreign ISIS hostages’
2016-04-23 05:01:48 Read MoreTop Nepalese journalist held for 'corruption'
2016-04-23 04:46:05 Read More‘Part-Kenyan’ Obama has ‘ancestral dislike’ of UK, London mayor says
2016-04-23 04:44:32 Read MoreBarack Obama breaks promise to call Armenian killings ‘genocide’
2016-04-23 04:33:57 Read MorePanama raids warehouse of Mossack Fonseca
2016-04-23 03:44:43 Read MoreUS to buy Iranian heavy water as part of nuke deal
2016-04-23 03:05:14 Read MoreSikh doctor Swaran Singh shot dead in Pakistan
2016-04-22 17:00:11 Read MoreMetro station hit in Brussels attacks to reopen
2016-04-22 16:05:36 Read MoreWill resign if proved guilty: Nawaz Sharif on Panama papers
2016-04-22 15:58:05 Read MoreJohn Kerry signs UN climate deal for United States
2016-04-22 15:51:09 Read More
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Air strikes on Syria's Aleppo kill 18 civilians
2016-04-22 14:56:13 Read MoreNato's new deterrent may include bigger Black Sea presence
2016-04-22 14:22:22 Read MoreThis China train can beat heat, quake and typhoon
2016-04-22 13:12:37 Read MoreChina targets 2020 Mars mission launch
2016-04-22 13:04:36 Read MoreSuicide bomber kills eight at Iraq Shiite mosque, officials say
2016-04-22 12:22:57 Read MoreBrussels bomber identified as jailer of foreign IS hostages: Sources
2016-04-22 11:06:30 Read MoreFully functional gold toilet to be installed at US museum
2016-04-22 11:00:40 Read MoreIn world press freedom index, India ranks 133rd
2016-04-22 10:11:34 Read MoreMale, well-educated, but not so hot on Quran? You're a perfect ISIS terrorist
2016-04-22 09:30:05 Read MoreBarack Obama urges 'blood brother' Britain not to leave the EU
2016-04-22 07:59:20 Read MoreIndia pips China in attracting FDI
2016-04-22 07:19:32 Read MoreIndia pips China in attracting FDI
2016-04-22 07:19:32 Read MoreHillary Clinton calls voting for Iraq war 'a mistake'
2016-04-22 04:44:23 Read MoreWith ‘candour of a friend’ Barack Obama urges UK to stay in EU
2016-04-22 04:26:14 Read MorePakistan’s Gen Raheel Sharif fires 6 top officers for graft
2016-04-22 03:44:14 Read MorePrince, American pop superstar, dies at 57
2016-04-21 19:40:36 Read MoreISIS may be linked to Gurudwara attack in Germany: Report
2016-04-21 17:09:15 Read MoreXi becomes commander in chief of China's armed forces
2016-04-21 15:01:17 Read MoreXi becomes commander in chief of China's armed forces
2016-04-21 15:01:17 Read MoreUK wants to acquire 25% stake in Tata Steel plants
2016-04-21 14:33:26 Read MoreFrom Calicut to China, a 700-year-old tale
2016-04-21 13:13:24 Read MorePakistan army chief sacks 12 officers over graft
2016-04-21 13:06:15 Read MoreAzhar issue discussed with China, says NSA Doval
2016-04-21 12:49:46 Read MoreTwo months after cyclone, Fiji needs aid to stave off hunger, disease, UN says
2016-04-21 11:49:01 Read MoreParis suspect Abdeslam charged over Brussels shootout
2016-04-21 11:46:47 Read MoreDrone crosses path of Aer Lingus plane over France
2016-04-21 11:17:57 Read MoreSweden's newborn prince to be named Alexander
2016-04-21 11:00:16 Read MoreISIS executes 250 women for refusing to become sex slaves: Report
2016-04-21 10:38:03 Read MoreUK celebrates 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II
2016-04-21 09:13:40 Read More2016 to shatter heat records?
2016-04-21 06:21:53 Read More2016 to shatter heat records?
2016-04-21 06:21:53 Read MorePrivate US firms oppose ISRO launching US satellites
2016-04-21 05:38:37 Read MoreXi Jinping moves to take more direct command over military
2016-04-21 05:28:48 Read MoreRussia bolsters its submarine fleet, and tensions with US rise
2016-04-21 04:51:45 Read MoreRussia bolsters its submarine fleet, and tensions with US rise
2016-04-21 04:51:45 Read MoreSatellite to monitor China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects to launch in 2018
2016-04-21 04:31:56 Read More7 cops guarding polio workers killed in Pakistan
2016-04-21 04:26:30 Read More'ISIS jihadists disguised as vendors may attack Europe beach resorts'
2016-04-21 03:48:20 Read MoreNorway mass killer Anders Breivik wins human rights case
2016-04-20 19:05:48 Read MoreUN starts to evacuate 500 people from besieged Syria towns
2016-04-20 16:57:44 Read MoreTurkish teacher gets 500-year sentence for sexual abuse
2016-04-20 16:45:46 Read MoreUS President Barack Obama meets Saudi's King Salman
2016-04-20 16:36:48 Read MoreBarack Obama meets Saudi's King Salman with Iran and counterterrorism on agenda
2016-04-20 16:36:48 Read MoreUnited Airlines flight delayed at New York airport after passenger utters 'bomb'
2016-04-20 16:26:44 Read MoreBritish comedian Victoria Wood dies of cancer at 62
2016-04-20 16:00:58 Read More500 kids catch serious illness at 'toxic' school in China
2016-04-20 15:56:01 Read MoreChina says population has reached 1.373 billion
2016-04-20 12:45:21 Read MoreGunmen kill 7 policemen in Pakistan during polio campaign
2016-04-20 11:13:38 Read MorePakistan court issues notice to JuD for running 'sharia court'
2016-04-20 11:10:00 Read MoreAnother earthquake, magnitude 6.2 strikes off Ecuador coast
2016-04-20 10:01:03 Read More
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Another quake, magnitude 6.2, strikes off Ecuador coast
2016-04-20 09:45:30 Read MoreAnother quake, magnitude 6.2, strikes off Ecuador coast
2016-04-20 09:45:30 Read MoreCommunist Laos appoints new president, prime minister
2016-04-20 06:19:26 Read MoreThe diamonds India lost
2016-04-20 05:38:52 Read MoreChina to use Arctic route for shipping to cut down distance
2016-04-20 05:29:15 Read MoreUS lawmakers write to House Speaker asking him to invite PM Modi to address Congress
2016-04-20 04:27:09 Read MoreText of US lawmakers' letter to House Speaker asking him to invite PM Modi to address Congress
2016-04-20 04:17:10 Read MoreFidel Castro speaks of death in address to Cuba's Communist Party
2016-04-20 03:08:49 Read MoreSolution to Israel-Palestine conflict unlikely in Obama tenure, White House Press secretary says
2016-04-20 03:00:12 Read MoreSolution to Israel-Palestine conflict unlikely in Obama tenure
2016-04-20 03:00:12 Read MoreOver 9000 officials reprimanded in China's anti-graft drive
2016-04-20 02:52:37 Read MoreRepublican Donald Trump cruises to New York win, moves closer to nomination
2016-04-20 02:12:20 Read MoreShanghai gold exchange introduces new price index
2016-04-19 17:27:26 Read MoreIS can target European beaches, tabloid reports
2016-04-19 17:07:23 Read MoreIS can target European beaches, tabloid reports
2016-04-19 17:07:23 Read MorePakistan 'cooperating closely' with India on Pathankot probe: Sartaj Aziz
2016-04-19 16:43:41 Read MoreHouston recovering from yet another deadly flood
2016-04-19 16:05:24 Read MoreHindu girl abducted in Pakistan, police inaction alleged
2016-04-19 14:34:34 Read MoreTwelve dead, dozens wounded in airstrikes on Syria market: Monitor
2016-04-19 14:32:27 Read MoreTwelve dead, dozens wounded in airstrikes on Syria market: Reports
2016-04-19 14:32:27 Read MorePakistan’s ruling party’s MNA helpless before police in tracing minor Hindu girl
2016-04-19 14:27:41 Read MorePanama president seeks global efforts to handle tax haven row
2016-04-19 13:37:06 Read MorePanama president seeks global efforts to handle tax haven row
2016-04-19 13:37:06 Read MoreGerman museum exhibits racist stickers spanning 130 years
2016-04-19 12:56:34 Read More30 dead, hundreds wounded as Taliban attack rattles Kabul
2016-04-19 12:54:35 Read MoreMigrant crisis sparks rise in Austria far-right attacks
2016-04-19 12:28:34 Read More10 Worst earthquakes in 2016
2016-04-19 10:54:07 Read MoreHillary Clinton, Donald Trump tipped to win as New York votes
2016-04-19 10:47:01 Read MoreChinese man gets death sentance for selling documents on encryption
2016-04-19 10:36:27 Read MoreChinese man gets death sentence for selling documents on encryption
2016-04-19 10:36:27 Read MoreChina rejects US query on military flight to disputed island
2016-04-19 09:33:43 Read MoreTaliban truck bomb in Kabul kills 7, wounds 327
2016-04-19 08:52:34 Read MoreTaliban truck bomb in Kabul kills 7, wounds 327
2016-04-19 08:52:34 Read MoreHeavy explosion rocks Kabul
2016-04-19 04:47:00 Read MoreChina 'positive' on India military hotline proposal
2016-04-19 04:44:58 Read MoreEcuador quake toll climbs over 400, damage put at billions of dollars
2016-04-19 04:11:03 Read MoreDonald Trump campaign hit by links to Pakistan’s ISI
2016-04-19 03:42:15 Read MoreOn US flights, Arabic and hijab trigger Islamophobia
2016-04-19 03:26:54 Read MoreOver 400 migrants feared dead in Mediterranean
2016-04-18 17:44:04 Read MorePope's refugee families settle into Roman life
2016-04-18 16:36:53 Read MoreJohn Kerry to meet Iran foreign minister on Tuesday to discuss nuclear deal: Official
2016-04-18 16:20:38 Read MoreUS to send 200 more troops, Apache helicopters, to Iraq
2016-04-18 15:52:20 Read MoreUS to send 200 more troops, Apache helicopters, to Iraq
2016-04-18 15:52:20 Read MoreBlast hits Jerusalem bus, wounding at least 15: Officials
2016-04-18 15:12:37 Read MoreChild malnutrition soars in northern Somalia due to severe drought
2016-04-18 14:52:41 Read MoreChild malnutrition soars in northern Somalia due to severe drought
2016-04-18 14:52:41 Read MoreSwedish minister quits after comparing Israel to Nazi Germany
2016-04-18 14:39:01 Read MoreNun from N.Ireland killed in quake-hit Ecuador school
2016-04-18 13:21:31 Read MoreEcuador quake toll at 272, 'certain to rise'
2016-04-18 13:16:32 Read MoreHow India plans to make the citizenship process for Pakistani Hindus simpler
2016-04-18 13:12:18 Read More
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Trauma, torture for sex-trafficked Syrians in Lebanon
2016-04-18 13:01:13 Read MoreFrench Left risks being "atomized" as Francois Hollande ratings drop
2016-04-18 12:45:19 Read MoreIndian-origin student hit by London Tube, dies
2016-04-18 12:19:41 Read MoreIndian-origin student hit by London Tube, dies
2016-04-18 12:19:41 Read MoreSyrian rebels declare new battle against govt
2016-04-18 08:45:33 Read MoreSushma Swaraj raises Masood Azhar issue with Chinese counterpart
2016-04-18 07:32:35 Read MoreUltra-nationalist resurgence could complicate Serbia's EU path
2016-04-18 07:20:59 Read MoreNo consensus on freezing oil production
2016-04-18 06:01:39 Read MoreNo consensus on freezing oil production
2016-04-18 06:01:39 Read MoreAmerica gives Pakistan eight times more money than India
2016-04-18 05:55:04 Read MoreChinese military aircraft makes first public landing in South China Sea
2016-04-18 05:16:35 Read MoreGripped by drought, Ethiopia drills for water
2016-04-18 05:06:06 Read MoreIndia wants to be 'most beautiful woman' wooed by all: Chinese media
2016-04-18 04:31:42 Read MoreDonald Trump, on Staten Island, finally gets his NYC homecoming
2016-04-18 04:08:05 Read MoreBoston marathon bombing survivor to run using prosthetic leg
2016-04-18 02:28:16 Read MoreSuspected drone hits plane landing in London
2016-04-17 18:25:06 Read MoreAmbedakar's ideology inspires Pakistan's Dalit Insaaf Tehreek in Pakistan
2016-04-17 17:14:41 Read MoreFrance's Hollande begins two-day visit to Egypt
2016-04-17 17:13:59 Read MoreEcuador quake toll rises to 233, emergency workers rush in
2016-04-17 15:43:40 Read MoreAssad's party wins in Syria parliamentary vote
2016-04-17 13:50:48 Read More'There was such suffering': Pope Francis on meeting with migrants
2016-04-17 13:42:37 Read MoreAirport protesters accuse Hong Kong leader of breaching safety rules
2016-04-17 13:34:50 Read MoreRussian jet manoeuvres close to US spy plane
2016-04-17 12:44:59 Read MoreIran unveils S-300 missile system parts at army parade
2016-04-17 12:33:21 Read MoreIndian naval ships in Sri Lanka for spring overseas deployment
2016-04-17 12:25:44 Read MoreGerman police 'keeping open mind' in gurudwara blast probe
2016-04-17 11:17:07 Read MoreOil freeze deal faces trouble as Saudi-Iran tensions spike
2016-04-17 10:21:40 Read MoreWorld oil producers meet amid Saudi-Iran row over output freeze
2016-04-17 08:30:39 Read MoreItalians vote on oil and gas as scandal ups pressure on Renzi
2016-04-17 08:14:53 Read MorePowerful earthquake kills 77 in Ecuador
2016-04-17 07:19:56 Read MoreMyanmar president frees 83 political prisoners
2016-04-17 06:26:00 Read MoreMyanmar president frees 83 political prisoners
2016-04-17 06:26:00 Read MoreNorth Korea's fifth nuclear test imminent, increased movements at site: Media
2016-04-17 05:18:04 Read MoreRaul Castro, 84, says Cuba's leaders are too old, proposes limits
2016-04-17 04:59:23 Read MoreTed Cruz wins Wyoming Republican presidential nominating contest
2016-04-17 03:35:41 Read MoreSaudi tries to arm-twist US on 9/11 bill
2016-04-17 00:46:19 Read MoreSaudi Arabia warns of economic fallout if US Congress passes 9/11 bill
2016-04-17 00:46:19 Read MoreCanadian PM Trudeau shows geek side in video
2016-04-17 00:20:29 Read MoreFire at chemical plant in Saudi Arabia kills 12, injures 11
2016-04-16 21:29:34 Read MoreSharif’s ‘Panama link’ could impact Pakistan’s India policy
2016-04-16 20:29:52 Read MoreEscaped US inmate found hiding in dishwasher of his girlfriend’s apartment
2016-04-16 17:28:09 Read MorePope Francis quotes Mother Teresa, says his help for Syrian families 'a drop in the ocean'
2016-04-16 17:07:17 Read MoreFour die after consuming drugs at electronic music festival in Buenos Aires: authorities
2016-04-16 15:51:35 Read MoreDavid Cameron wouldn't last 30 seconds if he loses Brexit vote: lawmaker
2016-04-16 14:53:44 Read MoreCollege student detained in China for allegedly beheading his roommate
2016-04-16 14:37:28 Read MoreCollege student detained in China for allegedly beheading his roommate
2016-04-16 14:37:28 Read MoreCollege student detained in China for allegedly beheading his roommate
2016-04-16 14:37:28 Read MoreFour die at electronic music festival in Buenos Aires: Authorities
2016-04-16 14:32:44 Read MoreSyria opposition rejects UN proposal for Assad to stay
2016-04-16 14:26:40 Read MoreSyria opposition rejects UN proposal for Assad to stay
2016-04-16 14:26:40 Read More
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Angela Merkel criticized and lauded for allowing comic's prosecution
2016-04-16 14:04:37 Read MoreEthiopia says armed group killed more than 140 in South Sudan
2016-04-16 14:03:40 Read MoreIran calls for US to ease banking restrictions
2016-04-16 13:02:38 Read MoreBrussels airport 'back to full capacity in June'
2016-04-16 11:57:17 Read MoreEight killed in Egypt in vehicle train crash
2016-04-16 11:54:56 Read MoreTo counter Beijing, Washington flexes military muscle in South China Sea
2016-04-16 11:30:53 Read MoreTo counter Beijing, Washington flexes military muscle in South China Sea
2016-04-16 11:30:53 Read MoreIS makes gains in northern Syria: monitor
2016-04-16 11:03:24 Read MorePope Francis makes provocative trip to Greece amid EU deportations
2016-04-16 10:26:19 Read MorePakistan army takes over operation to flush gang from Punjab's Rajanpur
2016-04-16 09:28:09 Read MoreNew Japan quake kills 10, scores feared trapped
2016-04-16 04:33:48 Read MoreMore than refugees, Germany looks within for terror suspects
2016-04-16 03:25:54 Read MoreUNSC strongly condemns N Korea missile test
2016-04-16 00:50:22 Read MoreUN Rights chief snubs Trump's 'bigotry'
2016-04-16 00:46:31 Read MoreJapan quake kills 7, sparks landslide
2016-04-15 17:16:48 Read MoreWHO gives 2 weeks to replace problem polio vaccine
2016-04-15 17:14:24 Read MoreAt long last, India close to deal with France to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets for Rs 60,000 crores
2016-04-15 16:34:48 Read MoreAleppo: the main battleground in Syria war
2016-04-15 13:55:19 Read MoreBrexit: Battle lines drawn as Britain squares up for EU vote
2016-04-15 13:37:53 Read MoreWoman cannot name daughter 'Cyanide': UK court
2016-04-15 13:27:33 Read MoreWoman cannot name daughter 'Cyanide': UK court
2016-04-15 13:27:33 Read MoreWoman cannot name daughter 'Cyanide': UK court
2016-04-15 13:27:33 Read MoreUkraine recovers four stolen Dutch paintings
2016-04-15 13:23:38 Read MoreThey don’t want to share anymore
2016-04-15 12:48:01 Read MoreHistory sleuths track down Leonardo da Vinci’s living relatives
2016-04-15 11:57:39 Read MoreAsh Carter visits US aircraft carrier in South China Sea
2016-04-15 11:55:07 Read MoreAsh Carter visits US aircraft carrier in South China Sea
2016-04-15 11:55:07 Read MoreBelgian transport minister resigns after criticism of Brussels airport security
2016-04-15 10:23:15 Read MoreChinese teacher suspended for rating students' drinking capacity
2016-04-15 10:00:48 Read MoreThe neighborhood nuclear arsenal
2016-04-15 08:37:50 Read MoreRescuers scramble for survivors after deadly quake hits Japan
2016-04-15 08:30:44 Read MoreRescuers scramble for survivors after deadly quake hits Japan
2016-04-15 08:30:44 Read MoreRussia's vulnerable side is at fore in Putin's call-in show
2016-04-15 08:21:33 Read MoreChina's Masood Azhar veto: India questions UN panel's secrecy
2016-04-15 07:36:30 Read MoreDeath toll rises to 2 in Tenerife building collapse
2016-04-15 06:59:02 Read MorePakistan must act against all militant groups: US
2016-04-15 06:58:06 Read MorePakistan must act against all militant groups: US
2016-04-15 06:58:06 Read MoreMysterious Italian novelist could become first-ever anonymous Booker winner
2016-04-15 05:41:23 Read MoreFed up with long name, Czech Republic says call us 'Czechia'
2016-04-15 05:21:59 Read MoreTeamwork or torture? Japan's bone-breaking gym class
2016-04-15 04:46:14 Read MoreChina: US-Philippine military ties invoke 'Cold War mentality'
2016-04-15 04:43:17 Read MoreToxic poll campaign causing fear in US schools
2016-04-15 03:26:00 Read MoreBritain's Prince William and Kate try archery in Bhutan
2016-04-15 03:04:43 Read MoreUS defence secretary Ash Carter to visit warship in South China Sea, bound to anger Beijing
2016-04-15 02:37:46 Read MoreUS defence secretary Ash Carter to visit warship in South China Sea, bound to anger Beijing
2016-04-15 02:37:46 Read MoreN. Korea missile launch fails on founder's birthday
2016-04-15 01:12:29 Read MoreFirst case of Zika in gay couple in US
2016-04-14 21:31:28 Read MoreBlacklist tax havens like Panama: 5 EU countries
2016-04-14 20:56:31 Read MoreBlacklist tax havens like Panama: 5 EU countries
2016-04-14 20:56:31 Read MoreJapan earthquake death toll jumps to 9
2016-04-14 18:01:59 Read More
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Vladimir Putin admits Panama Papers 'accurate,' blames US
2016-04-14 14:57:42 Read MoreParis attacks suspect had German N-papers hidden in flat
A prime suspect in the Paris terror attacks, Salah Abdeslam, possessed documents about Juelich Nuclear Research Centre located near the Belgium-Germany border and being used for the storage of atomic waste, RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland media group reported.2016-04-14 13:50:26 Read More
How the new UN secretary-general will be selected
In the past the process of choosing a new secretary-general was shrouded in secrecy. But the UN adopted a new more open section process for selecting the person who will head the organization. Here’s how the new process will work.2016-04-14 13:35:35 Read More
Egyptian, Filipino kidnapped by pirates off Nigeria
Lagos, April 14, 2016 (AFP) -Pirates attacked a cargo vessel off the coast of Nigeria and kidnapped two crew members, a maritime expert confirmed Thursday, in the latest high-seas strike in the Gulf of Guinea. The CMA CGM Turquoise, managed by Dioryx Maritime Corp.2016-04-14 13:24:03 Read More
US, Philippines launch joint South China Sea patrols
In a show of strength, US defence secretary Ashton Carter also announced that 275 troops and five A-10 ground attack aircraft currently in the country for annual war games will remain in the country temporarily.2016-04-14 13:22:51 Read More
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake hits southwestern Japan
A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's southwestern island of Kyushu on Thursday, but there was no danger of a tsunami, local authorities said. The quake struck at 9:26 pm (1226 GMT) in Kumamoto, central Kyushu at a relatively shallow depth of 10 km, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.2016-04-14 13:04:21 Read More
Italy braces for migrant squeeze
Italy has asked local authorities to find an additional 15,000 beds for asylum seekers as fears mount that it could be squeezed between a surge in new arrivals from Libya and its neighbours tightening their borders. Reports suggest 170,000 migrants landed at Italy's southern ports.2016-04-14 12:44:30 Read More
Italy braced for migrant squeeze
Italy has asked local authorities to find an additional 15,000 beds for asylum seekers as fears mount that it could be squeezed between a surge in new arrivals from Libya and its neighbours tightening their borders. Reports suggest 170,000 migrants landed at Italy's southern ports.2016-04-14 12:44:30 Read More
Share Russians' pain over economic hardship: Putin
President Vladimir Putin assured ordinary Russians that he was trying to relieve the hardships they face, with the economy in recession and consumer prices pushed up as a consequence of the Kremlin's standoff with the West.2016-04-14 12:31:58 Read More
Shares Russians' pain over economic hardship: Putin
President Vladimir Putin assured ordinary Russians that he was trying to relieve the hardships they face, with the economy in recession and consumer prices pushed up as a consequence of the Kremlin's standoff with the West.2016-04-14 12:31:58 Read More
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Bhutan
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Bhutan on Thursday, meeting with the Himalayan nation's popular king and queen with whom they have much in common. Both were married in 2011, and both Kate and Bhutan's queen did not come from royal families.2016-04-14 12:23:12 Read More
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Himalayan nation of Bhutan
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Bhutan on Thursday, meeting with the Himalayan nation's popular king and queen with whom they have much in common. The two young couples have much in common. Both were married in 2011, and both Kate and Bangladesh queen did not come from royal families.2016-04-14 12:23:12 Read More
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Bhutan
2016-04-14 12:23:12 Read MoreBangladesh celebrates Bengali New Year amid tight security
Bangladesh celebrated the Bengali New Year with tens of thousands of people joining the Pohela Boishakh festivities across the country, defying threats of fundamentalist Muslim groups. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina greeted the countrymen on the Pohela Boishakh.2016-04-14 11:42:01 Read More
Bangladesh celebrates Bengali New Year amid tight security
2016-04-14 11:42:01 Read MorePanama papers are 'provocation': Vladimir Putin
2016-04-14 11:37:45 Read MoreUkrainian parliament accepts PM's resignation and appoints new head
Ukraine's parliament on Thursday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk and appointed parliament speaker Volodymyr Groysman as the new head of government. The decision was approved by 257 votes in favour, passing the 226-vote minimum requirement.2016-04-14 11:17:35 Read More
How Saudi Arabia plans to shake up its economy
The National Transformation Plan is expected to be unveiled in the next few weeks. Much is still secret. Ministries have refused to discuss plans in detail and Western consultancies contacted by Reuters declined to confirm their involvement, let alone policy details.2016-04-14 10:53:31 Read More
How Saudi Arabia plans to shake up its economy
2016-04-14 10:53:31 Read MoreUS reveals joint patrols in South China Sea with Philippines
Defence secretary Ash Carter announced that US will be keeping nearly 300 troops, including Air Force commandos armed with combat aircraft and helicopters, in the Philippines through the end of the month. It's part of a military build-up sure to inflame tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea.2016-04-14 10:32:18 Read More
US reveals joint patrols in South China Sea with Philippines
US defence secretary Ash Carter announced that the US will be keeping nearly 300 troops, including Air Force commandos armed with combat aircraft and helicopters, in the Philippines through the end of the month. It's part of a military build-up sure to inflame tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea.2016-04-14 10:32:18 Read More
Putin says Turkey is unsafe for Russian holiday-makers
There is effectively a civil war in the south of Turkey whose leadership is cooperating with radical groups instead of fighting them, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, sending a warning to Russian holiday-makers.2016-04-14 10:11:56 Read More
Drone hunt for Loch Ness Monster finds its film double
A high-tech marine drone scouring Scotland's Loch Ness lake for one of nature's most elusive beasts has found a "monster" - but not the one it was looking for. Rather than the fabled monster, it found replica used in the 1970 film "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" that sank nearly 50 years ago.2016-04-14 09:28:01 Read More
Drone hunt for Loch Ness Monster finds its film double
2016-04-14 09:28:01 Read MoreMalaysia destroys huge ivory trove to deter smugglers
Malaysia on Thursday destroyed $20 million worth of smuggled ivory, in the presence of foreign diplomats and conservation groups. It hopes this move will deter smugglers who have long used the country as a trans-shipment point.2016-04-14 08:04:21 Read More
Pakistan given $13 billion for war on terror since 9/11
Pakistan received at least $13 billion from the US since the September 11, 2001 attacks for logistic and other support in the war against terrorism, the country's parliament was told. 40 per cent of the amount received was allocated to civil government while 60 per cent was given to the armed forces.2016-04-14 07:13:59 Read More
Pakistan given $13 billion for war on terror since 9/11
2016-04-14 07:13:59 Read MoreChina punishes 357 officials in tainted vaccine sales
China has fired or demoted 357 local government officials for poor performance as it deals with the fallout from a nationwide public health scandal over the sale of improperly handled vaccines. Beijing has also ordered measures to tighten supervision over the storage and distribution of vaccines.2016-04-14 06:28:35 Read More
China punishes 357 officials in tainted vaccine sales
2016-04-14 06:28:35 Read MoreCrane collapse at Chinese construction site kills 18
At least 18 people were killed and 18 others injured when a 80-tonne crane collapsed on a temporary structure during a thunderstorm in southeast China's Dongguan city, an official said. In all, 139 workers were in the building when the accident happened. Eighty-eight of them managed to escape.2016-04-14 04:06:44 Read More
Crane collapse at Chinese construction site kills 18
2016-04-14 04:06:44 Read MoreGerman ‘serial killer’ nurse suspect in 24 more deaths
A German male nurse jailed for life last year for murdering two patients with a potent heart drug is a suspect in at least 24 more deaths. The man, identified only as Niels H, 39, has claimed killing perhaps 30 patients, which would make him one of Germany's worst post-war serial killers.2016-04-14 03:48:52 Read More
Amid violence, Israel promotes Arab Muslim police officer
Israel promoted Gamal Hakroosh, an Arab police officer, to deputy commissioner, making him the highest-ranking Muslim ever to serve in the force at a time when authorities are battling a wave of attacks by Palestinians that has frayed relations between Jews and Arabs.2016-04-14 03:31:36 Read More
Amid violence, Israel promotes Arab Muslim police officer
2016-04-14 03:31:36 Read MoreLegal executions increase 50% globally
In 2015, at least 1,634 people were executed globally, 573 more than in 2014. The highest increase in legal executions was seen in Pakistan, where 326 people were sent to death in 2015 compared with seven in 2014, mainly due to lifting of the moratorium on death penalties after the 2014 Peshawar school massacre. China reportedly executes more people than any other nation, but there is no official data on executions there.2016-04-14 03:25:29 Read More
North Korea deploys intermediate-range missiles, report says
North Korea has deployed one or two intermediate-range ballistic missiles on the east coast, possibly preparing for launch on or around Friday, the anniversary of the birth of the country's founder, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.2016-04-14 03:17:48 Read More
Pohela Boishakh: John Kerry greets Bengalis on their new year
US secretary of state John Kerry has offered greetings to Bengalis living across the globe on the occasion of their new year. Kerry, 72, said that "Pohela Boishakh", also known as Bengali New Year, was a time of renewal and reconciliation.2016-04-14 02:57:04 Read More
‘Proof of life’: Video shows some kidnapped Nigeria girls alive
A video appearing to show some of Nigeria's kidnapped Chibok girls is being aired along with images of tearful parents recognizing their daughters, who have not been heard from since the mass abduction by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram two years ago.2016-04-14 02:45:15 Read More
South Korean president's party suffers election setback
South Korean voters handed President Park Geun-hye a stunning political setback by denying her conservative party a majority in the next National Assembly, poll results showed on Thursday. The outcome, which came as a surprise to many, will likely threaten Park's plans to push ahead with controversial economic reforms.2016-04-14 02:41:00 Read More
ISI funded deadly CIA camp attack: NSA
After bilking billions of dollars in aid from the US, Pakistan is now revealed to have funded the 2009 attack on a CIA camp on its border with Afghanistan that killed seven American agents and contractors. The disclosure comes in a declassified cable published by the National Security Archive.2016-04-14 00:42:10 Read More
Pak's ISI funded deadly attack on CIA camp in Afghanistan: US National Security Archive
After bilking billions of dollars in aid from the US, it has now been revealed that Pakistan funded the 2009 attack on a CIA camp on its border with Afghanistan that killed seven American agents and contractors. The disclosure comes in a declassified cable published by the National Security Archive.2016-04-14 00:42:10 Read More
Pakistan's ISI funded deadly attack on CIA camp in Afghanistan: US National Security Archive
After bilking billions of dollars in aid from the US, it has now been revealed that Pakistan funded the 2009 attack on a CIA camp on its border with Afghanistan that killed seven American agents and contractors. The disclosure comes in a declassified cable published by the National Security Archive.2016-04-14 00:42:10 Read More
ISI funded deadly CIA camp attack: National Security Archive
After bilking billions of dollars in aid from the US, it has now been revealed that Pakistan funded the 2009 attack on a CIA camp on its border with Afghanistan that killed seven American agents and contractors. The disclosure comes in a declassified cable published by the National Security Archive.2016-04-14 00:42:10 Read More
ISI funded deadly CIA camp attack: National Security Archive
After bilking billions of dollars in aid from the US, it has now been revealed that Pakistan funded the 2009 attack on a CIA camp on its border with Afghanistan that killed seven American agents and contractors. The disclosure comes in a declassified cable published by the National Security Archive.2016-04-14 00:42:10 Read More
North Korea missile capabilities increasing: US
US intelligence believes North Korea's ability to reach the United States with an intercontinental ballistic missile is low, but its capabilities will increase, making continued investment in missile defense essential, US officials said on Wednesday.2016-04-13 22:50:08 Read More
Zika causes severe birth defects, confirms US
US health officials have concluded that infection with the Zika virus in pregnant women causes birth defect microcephaly and other brain abnormalities in babies."It is now clear that Zika virus does cause microcephaly," said Tom Frieden, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention2016-04-13 21:23:55 Read More
Crowd cheers as presidential candidate Sanders drops in on picket line
The Brooklyn-born Sanders addressed an enthusiastic crowd of striking workers from Verizon Communications Inc as "brothers and sisters" and thanked them for their courage in standing up to what he characterized as corporate greed.2016-04-13 17:45:56 Read More
Philippines, Vietnam to explore joint patrols in South China Sea
Ties have strengthened between the two Southeast Asian countries as China's assertiveness intensifies with a rapid buildup of man-made islands in the Spratly archipelago, to which Vietnam and the Philippines lay claim.2016-04-13 17:42:00 Read More
Spain detains 'arms supplier' for Jan 2015 Paris attacks
Spanish police said they had detained a Frenchman suspected of heading a weapons trafficking ring that supplied arms to one of the jihadists that killed 17 people in Paris in January 2015.2016-04-13 17:39:15 Read More
13 arrested in Spain for glorifying terrorism on FB, Twitter
Spanish police on Wednesday arrested 13 people in nationwide raids for allegedly glorifying terror acts by three radical groups in Facebook and Twitter messages, the interior ministry said.2016-04-13 17:38:48 Read More
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World Bank pledges $2.5 billion for teenage girls' education
The World Bank has pledged $2.5 billion to educate and empower adolescent girls in low-income countries. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said that "unleashing full economic potential of half the population can drive the growth of nations.2016-04-13 17:20:03 Read More
UN begins round of Syria peace talks in Geneva
UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura began a new round of Syria talks on Wednesday by meeting members of the main opposition High Negotiations Committee in Geneva. A Syrian government delegation is expected to arrive on Friday.2016-04-13 16:56:51 Read More
UN begins round of Syria peace talks in Geneva
UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura began a new round of Syria talks on Wednesday by meeting members of the main opposition High Negotiations Committee in Geneva. A Syrian government delegation is expected to arrive on Friday.2016-04-13 16:56:51 Read More
India, South Korea sign pact for developing ports
India and South Korea signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation and mutual assistance in development of ports. The MoU was signed by Road, Transport and Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari and South Korea's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kim Young Suk.2016-04-13 16:51:29 Read More
Russian jets make 'simulated attack' passes near US destroyer, says the US
Two Russian warplanes with no visible weaponry flew simulated attack passes near a US guided missile destroyer in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday, a US official said, describing it as one of the most aggressive interactions in recent memory.2016-04-13 16:43:54 Read More
A month after Missouri primary, Trump, Clinton declared its winners
US Presidential frontrunners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were declared the official winners of the Missouri primaries on Tuesday -- nearly a month after they were held. The March 15 votes in both parties were extremely close.2016-04-13 16:09:22 Read More
Relatives of Germanwings crash victims sue suicide pilot's US school
New York, April 13, 2016 (AFP) -Relatives whose loved ones died last year when a Germanwings pilot deliberately crashed a plane in the French Alps filed a class action suit Wednesday against the US flight school that trained him.2016-04-13 16:09:04 Read More
Indian-American kids swarm White House science fair 2016
If you want to see why folks of Indian-origin – NRIs, PIOs, ABCDs, call them what you will – are hitting the high spots in academic achievement and entrepreneurial excellence, the Science Fair that President Obama is hosting at the White House on Wednesday provides a fair clue.2016-04-13 15:25:18 Read More
Myanmar quake: No damage yet, say govt officials
A strong earthquake struck Myanmar on Wednesday night and was felt in parts of eastern India and Bangladesh. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The magnitude 6.9 quake struck at a depth of 135 kilometers, 396 kilometers north of Myanmar's capital, Naypyidaw, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.2016-04-13 15:09:33 Read More
Strong tremors felt in Tibet
2016-04-13 14:59:48 Read MoreMigrants clash again with Macedonian police on Greek border
More than 100 migrants engaged in running battles Wednesday with Macedonian police on the other side of a fence on Greece's border with the country, in clashes that sent clouds of tear gas wafting over a crowded tent city of stranded refugees and other migrants.2016-04-13 13:23:27 Read More
Beijing summons G7 envoys over South China Sea statement
The G7 statement did not name China but Beijing lays claim to almost all of the South China Sea despite conflicting partial claims from Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan and the Philippines. The G7 also urged "all states to refrain from such actions as land reclamations" and "building of outposts... for military purposes".2016-04-13 13:06:30 Read More
Strike action continues at bomb-damaged Brussels airport
Belgian air traffic controllers continued their wildcat strike for a second day on Wednesday, forcing the cancellation of flights at Brussels airport and angering the government as the nation struggles to recover from last month's suicide bombings.2016-04-13 12:35:12 Read More
Jordan raids headquarters of Muslim Brotherhood group
Jordan has raided and shut down the headquarters of original Muslim Brotherhood group in its capital. Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood split in March 2015 over whether to remain a branch of the mother movement in Egypt. The group that cut ties is now licensed, while the "old'' Brotherhood is outlawed.2016-04-13 12:25:07 Read More
Thailand's new year festival kicks off, deaths in accidents double
Thailand heralded the New Year with people offering prayers to Lord Buddha and splashing water on each other but authorities are worried over the spike in number of deaths in road accidents which doubled this year at 116. Death toll due to dangerous driving also spikes every year during this time.2016-04-13 12:09:14 Read More
Nepal gets first woman chief justice, sign of changing attitudes
The Himalayan nation, though still a deeply patriarchal society, is becoming increasingly inclusive, following the end of 10 years of civil war in 2006 and the abolition of the 239-year-old feudal monarchy two years later.2016-04-13 11:51:48 Read More
In Libya, Islamic State struggles to gain support
Though Islamic State's manpower in Libya is uncertain, membership has been growing. Western intelligence agencies and the UN estimate its fighting force, which includes a growing number of foreigners, at between 3,000 and 6,000.2016-04-13 11:37:50 Read More
Syrians vote for parliament as diplomacy struggles
Syrians voted in a parliamentary election in government-held areas of the country on Wednesday in what voters called a show of support for President Bashar al-Assad, who is holding the poll in defiance of opponents seeking to oust him.2016-04-13 11:19:40 Read More
New York, New York's a wonderful town for Clinton, Sanders and Trump
2016-04-13 11:15:54 Read MorePanama raids offices of Mossack Fonseca law firm
The Panama-based law firm is at the centre of the "Panama Papers" leaks scandal that has embarrassed several world leaders and shone a spotlight on the shadowy world of offshore companies. The national police, in an earlier statement, said they were searching for documentation that "would establish the possible use of the firm for illicit activities."2016-04-13 10:47:53 Read More
India undermining Gwadar project: Pakistan army chief
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif, speaking at a development conference on the impact of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said the significance of a Pakistan-China economic alliance had "raised eyebrows" in the region.2016-04-13 10:34:14 Read More
India undermining Gwadar project: Pakistan army chief
2016-04-13 10:34:14 Read MoreChina summons G7 envoys over South, East China Seas statement
China summoned the envoys of the G7 countries on Wednesday, after their Foreign Ministers issued a joint statement about the settlement of maritime disputes in the region. China asserted that the statement had certain "incorrect and mistaken" parts in it.2016-04-13 10:27:07 Read More
Judge rules against couple in China’s first same-sex marriage case
A judge ruled against a gay couple in China's first same-sex marriage case that attracted several hundred supporters to the courthouse on Wednesday in a landmark moment for the country's emerging LGBT rights movement. Plaintiff Sun Wenlin said he would appeal until he exhausts all legal options.2016-04-13 09:59:31 Read More
India sends back remains of WWII American soldiers
The excavated skeletal remains of soldiers and artefacts of a US Air Force B-24 bomber that had crashed in northeast India during World War II were given a full honours ceremony at New Delhi's airport today before being sent to the United States. "It has a incredible significance, for me, to be part of this means a lot to me..Hope we can turn this into identification. The remains will go to our headquarter where we are going to do scientific analysis so that we can make identification of the body. Indian government was really supportive. They really wanted to be successful," said Capt. Gregorylynch, who led the repatriation team.2016-04-13 09:52:50 Read More
India sends back remains of WWII American soldiers
The excavated skeletal remains of soldiers and artefacts of a US Air Force B-24 bomber that had crashed in northeast India during World War II were given a full honours ceremony at New Delhi's airport today before being sent to the United States. "It has a incredible significance, for me, to be part of this means a lot to me..Hope we can turn this into identification. The remains will go to our headquarter where we are going to do scientific analysis so that we can make identification of the body. Indian government was really supportive. They really wanted to be successful," said Capt. Gregorylynch, who led the repatriation team.2016-04-13 09:52:50 Read More
Kenyan police ‘used tear gas’ to put Taiwanese on plane to China
Kenyan police broke through a police station wall and threw tear gas to force a second group of Taiwanese on to a plane bound for China on Tuesday, Taiwan's foreign ministry said, in a bizarre diplomatic row in which Taiwan has accused China of abduction.2016-04-13 09:23:25 Read More
Kenyan police ‘used tear gas’ to put Taiwanese on plane to China
Kenyan police broke through a police station wall and threw tear gas to force a second group of Taiwanese on to a plane bound for China on Tuesday, Taiwan's foreign ministry said, in a bizarre diplomatic row in which Taiwan has accused China of abduction.2016-04-13 09:23:25 Read More
Kenyan police ‘used tear gas’ to put Taiwanese on plane to China
2016-04-13 09:23:25 Read MoreKenyan police ‘used tear gas’ to put Taiwanese on plane to China
2016-04-13 09:23:25 Read MoreWhat the Komagata Maru incident was
In 1914, the Canada govt turned away a ship carrying 376 south Asian immigrants, 102 years later, it is sorry for turning back ship ferrying immigrants, escaping oppressive British rule in India.2016-04-13 08:26:58 Read More
Traffic chaos, schools shut as Riyadh hit by rare flooding
Riyadh, April 13, 2016 (AFP) -Traffic backed up and schools were shut in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Wednesday after the desert city was struck by a rare severe storm that sparked flooding.2016-04-13 08:09:03 Read More
Most Arabs reject ISIS, think ‘caliphate’ will fail, survey finds
According to the ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller Arab Youth Survey, an overwhelming majority of Arab teens and young adults now strongly oppose the terror group with nearly 80 per cent ruling out any possibility of supporting the Islamic State (ISIS), even if it were to renounce its brutal tactics.2016-04-13 07:21:31 Read More
US House Speaker Paul Ryan rules out presidential bid
US House Speaker Paul Ryan definitively ruled out a bid for president this year, insisting that the Republican Party's choice should emerge from the group of candidates who pursued the nomination. Ryan and his aides have continually denied the speaker has presidential ambitions this year.2016-04-13 06:57:52 Read More
Panama raids offices of Mossack Fonseca law firm
Panama authorities raided the offices of the Mossack Fonseca to search for any evidence of illegal activities. The Panama-based law firm is at the center of the "Panama Papers" leaks scandal that has embarrassed several world leaders and shone a spotlight on the shadowy world of offshore companies.2016-04-13 06:31:08 Read More
India undermining Gwadar project: Pakistan army chief
Pakistan's army chief has accused India of seeking to undermine his country's $46 billion project to build an economic corridor to transport goods from China's western regions through the Pakistani deepwater port of Gwadar.2016-04-13 06:17:05 Read More
Death of Indian: Acting Indian high commissioner to take up issue with Pakistan
India on Wednesday asked its acting high commissioner in Islamabad to seek a meeting with the Pakistan Foreign Office in connection with the death of an Indian under mysterious circumstances in a jail there.2016-04-13 05:21:38 Read More
EU ‘very concerned’ about Austria border work
The European Union said it is "very concerned" that Austria may be preparing to reintroduce controls on its border with Italy over fears of a new migrant influx. Austrian police said construction work started for a planned control area off the northbound motorway at the Brenner pass in the Alps.2016-04-13 04:42:53 Read More
Amnesty urges probe over ‘mass burials’ of Shias by Nigeria army
Claims by a Kaduna state official that Nigeria's military secretly buried 347 people after clashes with members of a minority Shia Muslim sect should be investigated and anyone suspected of wrongdoing put on trial, Amnesty International said.2016-04-13 04:16:14 Read More
Deadly German rail crash blamed on ‘mobile gaming’
A German railway dispatcher blamed for a train crash that killed 11 people was distracted by playing a mobile phone game at the time, prosecutors charged on Tuesday, as a court ordered his arrest. Two commuter trains crashed head-on at high speed near the southern town of Bad Aibling on February 9.2016-04-13 03:51:06 Read More
North Carolina governor tweaks transgender law after backlash
In an executive order, New Carolina's Republican governor Pat McCrory curtailed a law targeting gay and transgender people, but stopped short of ending limits to public bathroom access following a growing backlash from companies and celebrities.2016-04-13 03:22:46 Read More
2,100 Indian Sikhs arrive in Pakistan to attend Baisakhi festival
2016-04-13 03:12:30 Read MoreBritish minister reveals affair with sex worker
British culture secretary John Whittingdale admitted on Tuesday that he had been in a relationship with a sex worker, but said that he did not know her occupation at the time. He said that he had broken off the relationship, which occurred before he became a minister.2016-04-13 03:08:56 Read More
British minister reveals affair with sex worker
2016-04-13 03:08:56 Read MoreBrazil’s Dilma Rousseff brands VP a traitor, denounces ‘coup’
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff took off the gloves on Tuesday, branding Michel Temer, her vice-president, a traitor and coup-plotter ahead of an impeachment vote in Congress, with a party once in the ruling coalition set to cast a ballot against her.2016-04-13 03:00:13 Read More
Boko Haram using more children as suicide bombers, Unicef says
2016-04-12 23:30:43 Read MoreIn Pakistan, cop shows judge how grenade works, literally
A judge in the city's Anti-Terrorism Court asked Abid Ali, an investigation officer, if he knows how a grenade works. Ali had come well prepared. He whipped out a grenade and pulled its pin out. There was a big boom. The judge had his answer.2016-04-12 17:39:46 Read More
Controller in German train crash admits to playing game on phone -prosecutors
A signal controller at the centre of an investigation into a German train crash that killed 11 people admitted on Tuesday to playing a game on his mobile phone while in charge on the day, the public prosecutor's office said.2016-04-12 17:14:44 Read More
Controller in German train crash admits to playing game on phone: Prosecutors
A signal controller at the centre of an investigation into a German train crash that killed 11 people admitted on Tuesday to playing a game on his mobile phone while in charge on the day, the public prosecutor's office said.2016-04-12 17:14:44 Read More
IS seizes most of Damascus camp from Qaeda
The Islamic State group took control on Tuesday of most of a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Damascus, seizing territory held by Syria's Al-Qaeda affiliate. Once a thriving district that was home to some 160,000 Syrians and Palestinians, Yarmuk has been devastated by violence since late 2012.2016-04-12 17:06:40 Read More
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Islamic State seizes most of Damascus camp from Qaeda
The Islamic State group took control on Tuesday of most of a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Damascus, seizing territory held by Syria's Al-Qaeda affiliate. Once a thriving district that was home to some 160,000 Syrians and Palestinians, Yarmuk has been devastated by violence since late 2012.2016-04-12 17:06:40 Read More
Islamic State seizes most of Damascus camp from Qaeda
The Islamic State group took control on Tuesday of most of a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Damascus, seizing territory held by Syria's Al-Qaeda affiliate. Once a thriving district that was home to some 160,000 Syrians and Palestinians, Yarmuk has been devastated by violence since late 2012.2016-04-12 17:06:40 Read More
Chinese-operated Pakistani port on $46 billion economic corridor 'almost ready'
Gwadar is in Baluchistan province where separatist groups in have waged a violent campaign for decades, saying the Pakistani state has failed to develop the impoverished region and instead plundered its natural resources.2016-04-12 16:47:20 Read More
EgyptAir hijacker claims Cyprus asylum
A man accused of hijacking an EgyptAir plane and diverting it to Cyprus is expected to fight his extradition after claiming asylum, authorities said on Tuesday. "The suspect has asked for asylum and this procedure will run in parallel with the court hearing on extradition," an official said.2016-04-12 15:53:00 Read More
Homer, Virgil hauled to New York prison for Ivy League class
About half of the 700,000 inmates who leave U.S. federal and state prisons each year in the world's biggest penal system will be re-incarcerated within three years, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.2016-04-12 15:44:24 Read More
Duane Clarridge: A spy for all seasons
Duane Clarridge died this past weekend in Leesburg, Virginia, at 83, and there are numerous tributes in the US media calling him everything from a "brash spy" (New York Times) to "a legendary CIA officer" (Fox News).2016-04-12 15:29:22 Read More
Secretive North Korea lifts veil on nuclear arms programme
Ahead of a rare ruling party Congress next month, secretive North Korea is revealing details of its weapons development program for the first time, showcasing its push to develop long-range nuclear missiles despite international sanctions.2016-04-12 15:25:38 Read More
Businesses that share Trump name get swept up in the circus
2016-04-12 15:04:11 Read MoreEU cracks down on tax havens, targets big companies
The EU unveiled plans to force world's biggest multinationals to faithfully report earnings and pay their fair share of taxes, saying Panama Papers added to need for change. The European Commission said under new rules big companies would have to make public what they earn in each member state.2016-04-12 15:02:18 Read More
North Korea accuses South of 'hideous' abduction of workers
South Korea said on Friday that 13 workers at a restaurant run by the North in an unidentified country had defected, a case it described as unprecedented, adding that the 13 had arrived in the South a day earlier.2016-04-12 14:18:07 Read More
French bishops pledge to expose paedophilia, 'even historic cases'
2016-04-12 14:15:15 Read MoreBelgium charges two, detains three over Brussels, Paris attacks
elgium has charged two more men with terrorist offences linked to last month's bombings in Brussels and also searched a house related to the attacks in Paris, detaining three people, federal prosecutors said on Tuesday.2016-04-12 14:13:44 Read More
Al-Jazeera America signs off in less than three years
The channel launched in 2013 by the global media group based in Qatar won praise for its news coverage, but fell far short of viewership and advertising goals. The shutdown, announced in January, was set to be complete with the airing of a three-hour special Tuesday evening showcasing the channel's coverage since the launch.2016-04-12 14:06:12 Read More
IMF chief economist says Brexit possibility "very real"
IMF chief said the possibility that Britain votes to leave the European Union at a referendum in June was "very real". Maurice Obstfeld said Europe's refugee crisis, combined with attacks by Islamic militants, had resulted in a "rising tide of inward-looking nationalism" in the region.2016-04-12 14:03:57 Read More
IMF chief economist says Brexit possibility "very real"
2016-04-12 14:03:57 Read MoreThailand's PM says women in skimpy dress are like unwrapped candy
Thailand's PM has some advice for his country's young women: Don't dress too revealingly, or you will be shunned like a piece of toffee without its wrapper. PM Prayuth Chan-ocha offered the observation on Tuesday to reporters as Thais prepared to kick off their traditional New Year celebration.2016-04-12 13:37:40 Read More
Cruz tells Trump to not 'whine' as 'whine's best served with cheese'
Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz called out chief rival Donald Trump for "whining.'' The Texas senator seized on Trump's complaints that the Republican nomination is "rigged.'' Cruz went after the Republican front-runner while campaigning in San Diego on Monday evening.2016-04-12 11:34:55 Read More
Belgium charges two new Brussels attacks suspects
Belgium has charged two new suspects over last month's deadly Brussels airport and metro attacks, as police pursue the investigation "night and day", the federal prosecutor's office said. A statement said Smail F and Ibrahim F were "charged with participation in the activities of a terrorist group.2016-04-12 10:18:20 Read More
India, US agree to share military logistics for warships, aircraft
India and the United States have agreed in principle to share military logistics, US defense secretary Ashton Carter said on Tuesday, as both sides seek to counter the growing maritime assertiveness of China.2016-04-12 09:22:26 Read More
Morbidly plump US dog loses weight and ‘Fat Vincent’ name
A morbidly obese Texas dachshund once dubbed "Fat Vincent" because his belly was so large it hit the ground when he walked, has found its way out of animal shelter care by dropping half its body weight, on track to become healthy enough for a new owner.2016-04-12 08:38:55 Read More
Belgium charges two new Brussels attacks suspects
Belgium has charged two new suspects with terrorist offences in connection with last month's deadly Brussels airport and metro attacks.The two men could be linked at an address in the Avenue des Casernes in the Etterbeek district of Brussels which was raided last week.2016-04-12 08:24:25 Read More
Global tiger population up 22%
There are close to 3,900 tigers in the wild – up from 3,200 tigers in 2010. This increase has come primarily from India, Russia, Nepal and Bhutan, where new areas were included in the national surveys, improved survey techniques were used and conservation efforts are paying off.2016-04-12 07:30:48 Read More
Philippines diplomat to China: Don't turn disputed shoal into island
A diplomat from the Philippines on Tuesday warned that any attempt by China to turn a disputed shoal in the South China Sea into an island will escalate tensions in the region. He further asked for help from the US and other countries to convince China to stop the construction.2016-04-12 06:23:23 Read More
As Islamic State is pushed back in Iraq, worries about what’s next
As US-led offensives drive back Islamic State in Iraq, concern is growing among US and UN officials that efforts to stabilize liberated areas are lagging, creating conditions that could help the jihadists endure as an underground network.2016-04-12 06:09:09 Read More
Asia’s fetish for tall buildings
Once the US boasted of the tallest buildings in the world, today, the baton has been passed on to Asia which is home to nine of the 10 highest buildings in the world.2016-04-12 04:29:01 Read More
Ukraine looks to new pro-EU government after PM quits
Ukraine prepared on Tuesday to usher in a stable new pro-western government following the resignation of prime minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk over public anger with his seeming inability to fight government graft. Yatsenyuk's resignation came 2 months after he survived a no-confidence vote in parliament.2016-04-12 04:18:03 Read More
Pakistan's Kalash fight for their identity with UNESCO bid
Increasing instances of conversions are prompting activists to campaign to safeguard the culture and traditions of Pakistan's smallest religious minority, the Kalash tribe. They hope that recognition for the tribe on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage will improve its situation drastically.2016-04-12 04:13:55 Read More
Austria mulls annexation of Adolf Hitler’s house
Austria is trying to seize the house where Adolf Hitler was born to prevent it becoming a rallying point for Nazi sympathizers. The building in Braunau am Inn is unmarked but for a memorial stone that reads: “For peace, freedom and democracy. Never again fascism — the millions of dead remind us.â€2016-04-12 04:05:30 Read More
China slams G7 statement on maritime disputes
At a two-day G7 meeting held in Hiroshima, the members issued a joint statement emphasising the peaceful settlement of maritime disputes. This evoked a strong reaction from China which saw the statement as fuelling tensions and interference in regional issues.2016-04-12 03:45:03 Read More
China slams G7 statement on maritime disputes
At a two-day G7 meeting held in Hiroshima, the members issued a joint statement emphasising the peaceful settlement of maritime disputes. This evoked a strong reaction from China which saw the statement as fuelling tensions and interference in regional issues.2016-04-12 03:45:03 Read More
US issues Saudi Arabia travel warning ahead of Obama visit
In the warning, posted on its website on Monday, the State Department has urged US citizens to "carefully consider the risks of travelling to Saudi Arabia". Obama is scheduled to participate in a summit of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council on April 21 in Saudi Arabia.2016-04-12 03:44:39 Read More
Brazil impeachment committee backs ousting President Dilma Rousseff
A committee of Brazil's lower house of Congress voted 38-27 on Monday to recommend the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, who faces charges of breaking budget laws to support her re-election in 2014.2016-04-12 03:42:35 Read More
Barrage of attack ads threatens to undermine Donald Trump
More than half of the record spending on negative advertising during the 2016 presidential primary has been directed at a single candidate, Donald Trump, a barrage that threatens to undermine his candidacy even as he continues to march toward the Republican nomination.2016-04-12 02:28:08 Read More
Barrage of attack ads threatens to undermine Donald Trump
More than half of the record spending on negative advertising during the 2016 presidential primary has been directed at a single candidate, Donald Trump, a barrage that threatens to undermine his candidacy even as he continues to march toward the Republican nomination.2016-04-12 02:28:08 Read More
Two of Trump's children can't vote in New York primary
Two of Donald Trump's children failed to register in time, so won't be able to vote for him during next week's New York primary, the Republican frontrunner said Monday. Ivanka, 34, and Eric, 32, were "unaware of the rules and they didn't register in time," Trump told US Fox News television.2016-04-11 17:59:19 Read More
US embassy warns of possible attack on hotel in Kabul
"In response to this potential threat, the US embassy Kabul is advising American citizens to avoid the Star Hotel and to remain vigilant when visiting hotels in Kabul, especially during large gatherings," the embassy said on Twitter.2016-04-11 17:37:04 Read More
US embassy warns of possible attack on hotel in Kabul
"In response to this potential threat, the US embassy Kabul is advising American citizens to avoid the Star Hotel and to remain vigilant when visiting hotels in Kabul, especially during large gatherings," the embassy said on Twitter.2016-04-11 17:37:04 Read More
US woman on trial for 'insulting' UAE: Report
The unnamed woman, 25, is charged with "insulting the country and its leaders through verbal assault," English-language daily The National said.2016-04-11 17:30:43 Read More
Indian prisoner Kirpal Singh dies in Lahore
Indian prisoner Kirpal Singh who was lodged in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail since 1992 died of heart attack on Monday.2016-04-11 17:10:52 Read More
Norway's state church votes in favor of same-sex marriages
A large majority of Norway's church synod have voted in favor of same-sex marriages. Of 115 synod members present at the Church of Norway's council, 88 voted in favor, meaning that the state church will adopt provisions for marrying same-sex couples. The church described it as a 'historic decision.'2016-04-11 17:06:36 Read More
Panama papers: Editor says published in public interest
Wolfgang Krach, co-editor-in-chief of the Sueddeutsche Zeitung, said a source who introduced themselves as "John Doe" contacted the paper a year ago and with an offer of encrypted internal documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.2016-04-11 16:15:36 Read More
Media and the massage: US press shifts into, and out of, neutral gear
2016-04-11 15:57:19 Read MoreAustria probes link between Paris, Mumbai attacks
Austrian prosecutors said today they are probing a possible link between a Pakistani held in Salzburg in connection with last November's terror assaults in Paris and the 2008 attacks in Mumbai. "Leads pointing to this are being looked into," prosecutors in Salzburg said, adding however that the identity of the Pakistani suspect, who has been in custody since December in the western Austrian city, has not been confirmed.2016-04-11 15:29:46 Read More
Heatwave shuts more than 250 Malaysian schools
Authorities ordered schools in the states of Perlis and Pahang to shut after temperatures soared above 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) over a 72-hour period, according to local reports. The government said the decision was made to protect the health of some 100,000 students.2016-04-11 15:20:07 Read More
Australian mom kidnaps her children from her estranged husband
Sally Faulkner, along with four other Australians, two Britons and two Lebanese, was brought into police custody last Thursday after a botched attempt to snatch Faulkner's five-year-old daughter and three-year-old son from their paternal grandmother as she took them to school in Beirut.2016-04-11 14:48:27 Read More
An Australian mom kidnaps her children from her estranged husband
Sally Faulkner, an Australian, along with four other Australians, two Britons, and two Lebanese, was brought into police custody last Thursday after a botched attempt to snatch Faulkner's five-year-old daughter and three-year-old son from their paternal grandmother as she took them to school in Beirut.2016-04-11 14:48:27 Read More
Barack Obama calls Libya his 'worst mistake'
Barack Obama says the biggest mistake of his presidency was the lack of planning for the aftermath of the fall of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, with the country spiraling into chaos and grappling with violent extremists.2016-04-11 14:17:17 Read More
IMF bailout package for Sri Lanka by April-end
Sri Lanka which is seeking a financial bailout of upto $2 billion from the IMF, may receive an aid package by the end of this month, the global economic body said. This comes came after an IMF team visited Colombo from March 31-April 11.2016-04-11 14:17:04 Read More
Pirates abduct six Turkish crew off Nigeria: report
Istanbul, April 11, 2016 (AFP) -Pirates off the coast of Nigeria have attacked a Turkish cargo ship, kidnapping six crew members in a region which has seen increasing piracy in recent years, a Turkish maritime news agency reported Monday.2016-04-11 12:29:03 Read More
US Election 2016: Republicans hoping for Cruz over Trump should be careful what they wish for
2016-04-11 12:25:26 Read More
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The world's longest prison sentences... and the woman ordered to spend 141,078 years in jail
2016-04-11 12:09:31 Read MoreFive killed in Somalia car bombing: Government spokesperson
At least five people including two children were killed on Monday in a car bomb blast outside government offices in the capital Mogadishu, a local government spokesman said. The car, which was packed with explosives, was parked in front of shops near the headquarters of the city's local government.2016-04-11 11:29:05 Read More
Taiwan accuses China of abducting Taiwanese from Kenya
Taiwan on Monday accused China of abducting eight of its citizens from Kenya and forcibly taking them to the Chinese Mainland. This issue threatens to impact their gradually improving relations, that were earlier fraught with tensions.2016-04-11 11:27:35 Read More
Afghan lawmaker under fire for controversial interview on rape
A video of the interview of an Afghan lawmaker purportedly threatening to cut off a reporter's nose after she asked his views on marital rape went viral and sparked widespread outrage online. The clip highlights the parlous state of women's rights even after the fall of the hard-line Taliban regime.2016-04-11 11:04:40 Read More
Afghan lawmaker under fire after controversial interview on rape
A video of an Afghan lawmaker threatening to cut off the nose of the reporter asking him questions on marital rape has gone viral. The video has sparked off strong reactions online, even as the lawmaker claimed it was fabricated.2016-04-11 10:44:56 Read More
'Three suicide bombers' attack police station in south Russia
"At least two explosions went off outside the entrance to a district police station in the village of Novoselitskoye in the Stavropol region," the spokesman told AFP.2016-04-11 09:37:16 Read More
Two blasts outside police station in south Russia: Police
"At least two explosions went off outside the entrance to a district police station in the village of Novoselitskoye in the Stavropol region," the spokesman told AFP.2016-04-11 09:37:16 Read More
US Navy officer charged with spying, possibly for China, Taiwan
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, identified the suspect as Lieutenant Commander Edward Lin, who was born in Taiwan and later became a naturalized US citizen, according a Navy profile article written about him in 2008.2016-04-11 09:27:33 Read More
US navy officer charged with spying, possibly for China, Taiwan
An official identified the suspect as Lieutenant Commander Edward Lin, who was born in Taiwan and later became a naturalized US citizen, according a Navy profile article written about him in 2008.2016-04-11 09:27:33 Read More
John Kerry says 'deeply moved' by Hiroshima memorial visit
Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday became the highest-ranking US administration official to visit the Hiroshima Memorial in Japan. He paid respects at the site of the world's first nuclear attack where American planes bombed Hiroshima in 1945.2016-04-11 08:36:06 Read More
John Kerry says 'deeply moved' by Hiroshima memorial visit
Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday became the highest-ranking US administration official to visit the Hiroshima Memorial in Japan. He paid respects at the site of the world's first nuclear attack where American planes bombed Hiroshima in 1945.2016-04-11 08:36:06 Read More
John Kerry 'deeply moved' by Hiroshima memorial visit
Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday became the highest-ranking US administration official to visit the Hiroshima Memorial in Japan. He paid respects at the site of the world's first nuclear attack where American planes bombed Hiroshima in 1945.2016-04-11 08:36:06 Read More
John Kerry 'deeply moved' by Hiroshima memorial visit
Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday became the highest-ranking US administration official to visit the Hiroshima Memorial in Japan. He paid respects at the site of the world's first nuclear attack where American planes bombed Hiroshima in 1945.2016-04-11 08:36:06 Read More
Former Saddam aide seeks to reshape Iraq’s Sunni insurgency
Experts said a rallying cry to Iraqi Sunnis from Saddam Hussein's top surviving aide Izzat al-Douri aims to bolster the old ruling Baath party's appeal with Sunni Muslims fearing new reprisals by Shias. It coincided with the anniversary of the fall of Saddam's Sunni-led rule in 2003.2016-04-11 06:47:35 Read More
Sudan votes in Darfur referendum as rebels boycott
Polls opened across Sudan's conflict-hit Darfur on Monday in a referendum on whether to keep its 5 states or unite them into one region despite rebels boycotting and international criticism. Rebels have long demanded a single region but say the vote cannot be free and fair due to ongoing unrest.2016-04-11 06:30:08 Read More
Warring Yemen sides begin truce, warn against violations
Rival sides in Yemen's yearlong conflict began a tentative truce overnight on Sunday. The conflict between the Yemeni government, backed by Saudi Arabia, and its Houthi rebel enemies has killed more than 6,200 people and triggered a humanitarian crisis in one of the Arab world's poorest countries.2016-04-11 06:15:55 Read More
US man faces jail for refusing to take down Donald Trump flag
Joseph Hornic of New Jersey faces a $2,000 fine or 90 days in jail for flying a flag with Republican presidential frontrunner Donald's Trump name over his home. Officials said it violates an ordinance barring display of political signs more than 30 days ahead of an election and issued him a summons.2016-04-11 05:41:39 Read More
US man faces jail for refusing to take down Donald Trump flag
Joseph Hornic of New Jersey faces a $2,000 fine or 90 days in jail for flying a flag with Republican presidential frontrunner Donald's Trump name over his home. Officials said it violates an ordinance barring display of political signs more than 30 days ahead of an election and issued him a summons.2016-04-11 05:41:39 Read More
Michelle Obama’s graduation speeches - personal, precise and perfect
For most of her time in the White House, Michelle Obama has made a point of addressing at least one historically black college or university each year. In her speeches, she has become more personal & often uses words like “we†and “us†when describing the challenges that only African-Americans face.2016-04-11 05:40:52 Read More
Even Cambodia's dead prefer dollars
Locals in Cambodia burn offerings to provide for their ancestors in the spirit world. Money too is important, they say. The local currency - the riel - is apparently not enough and people like to offer American dollars - rather fakes of the currency.2016-04-11 05:18:10 Read More
Women fighters putting fear of death into ISIS in Iraq
Local Kurds and Yazidi women have long been subjected to horrible atrocities by ISIS. Many have now taken up arms and have vowed to destroy the terrorist organisation. While romantic relationships with male soldiers are strictly forbidden, there is equality with them for all work-related purposes.2016-04-11 04:51:19 Read More
Senior North Korea military officer defects to South
A colonel from North Korea's military spy agency fled to South Korea last year in a rare senior-level defection, Seoul officials said Monday. The announcement came three days after Seoul revealed 13 North Koreans working at the same restaurant in a foreign country had defected to the South.2016-04-11 03:50:32 Read More
John Kerry visits Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial
John Kerry on Monday became the first US secretary of state to visit Hiroshima's atomic bomb museum commemorating victims of the 1945 US nuclear attack, highlighting a possible historic visit by President Barack Obama next month.2016-04-11 03:08:18 Read More
John Kerry visits Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial
John Kerry on Monday became the first US secretary of state to visit Hiroshima's atomic bomb museum commemorating victims of the 1945 US nuclear attack, highlighting a possible historic visit by President Barack Obama next month.2016-04-11 03:08:18 Read More
John Kerry visits Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial
John Kerry on Monday became the first US secretary of state to visit Hiroshima's atomic bomb museum commemorating victims of the 1945 US nuclear attack, highlighting a possible historic visit by President Barack Obama next month.2016-04-11 03:08:18 Read More
A 5-star Saudi jail for its ‘misled sons’
2016-04-10 23:58:06 Read MoreBarack Obama mulls visit to Hiroshima
2016-04-10 23:51:28 Read MoreCracks in GOP as Laura Bush backs Hillary
2016-04-10 23:43:48 Read MoreBangladeshi secular bloggers should 'control' their writings, Bangladesh minister says
Home minister Asaduzzaman Khan's statement came days after Ansar al-Islam, the Bangladeshi division of al Qaida, claimed responsibility for the killing of blogger Nazimuddin Samad last week. Khan said the issue is not freedom of expression but tolerance of other religions.2016-04-10 16:18:45 Read More
German justice minister appeals to press to hand over Panama Papers
German Justice Minister Heiko Maas appealed to media to hand over the Panama Papers that show how offshore firms are used to stash the wealth of the world's elite. "It would help bring about justice if important documents were handed over to the authorities," he said.2016-04-10 15:01:53 Read More
Beirut airport workers held over terrorist contacts
Lebanese authorities have detained two Lebanese employees of a Beirut airport service company over contacts with "terrorist parties", security sources said on Sunday. The sources gave no further details as the suspects were still being questioned.2016-04-10 14:54:54 Read More
German minister wants Panama Papers to reveal process of tax evasion
Governments have know started investigating possible financial wrongdoing by the world's rich and powerful since details of hundreds of thousands of clients were leaked from Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca. German minister wants to know the process, to tighten banking regulations in the country.2016-04-10 14:44:26 Read More
Powerful quake jolts Pakistan, 1 killed
A powerful 7.1 magnitude on Sunday jolted many parts of Pakistan including PoK, killing one person and forcing people to flee their homes.2016-04-10 14:08:13 Read More
Octopus found in US toddler's throat in suspected child abuse case
A two-year-old boy in the US was nearly choked to death by a dead octopus, in a suspected case of child abuse.2016-04-10 13:50:00 Read More
Muslim body conference in Turkey, focus on rising terrorism
The Cooperation said the summit was to find a resolution on the Palestinian issue and support for international efforts to relaunch a "collective political process". The gathering comes at a time of rising Islamophobia in many western nations in response to a spate of attacks by IS.2016-04-10 13:21:57 Read More
British army dogs given goggles and boots to protect themselves
British army dogs have now been equipped with goggles, boots and ear protectors to keep them safe while on front-line duty in harsh environment.2016-04-10 13:21:12 Read More
Migrants clash with Macedonian police at Greek border
Migrants clashed with Macedonian police on Sunday after trying to scale the fence separating Greece from Macedonia in the border town of Idomeni.2016-04-10 13:03:21 Read More
Defence Against the Dark Arts: UK spies guarded against Harry Potter leak
2016-04-10 13:02:37 Read MorePowerful earthquake jolts Pakistan
2016-04-10 11:52:30 Read MorePowerful earthquake jolts Pakistan
2016-04-10 11:52:30 Read MoreRussian air force, Syrian army preparing to free Aleppo- Agencies
The Russian air force and Syrian army are preparing for a joint operation to liberate Aleppo, Russian news agencies reported. The operation is to liberate Aleppo and block all illegal armed groups which have not joined or broken the ceasefire deal, Bashar Al Asad was quoted by agencies.2016-04-10 10:03:25 Read More
Suspect arrested in Brussels planned attack in France
Mohamed Abrini, the man arrested for links with the Paris and Brussels terror attacks, had planned to stage another attack in France, Belgian prosecutors said on Sunday. Abrini also admitted to being the "man in the hat" seen with the bombers who attacked a Brussels airport2016-04-10 09:10:40 Read More
What are Panama Papers
2016-04-10 08:36:10 Read More93-year-old Kohinoor excited as William, Kate arrive in Mumbai
2016-04-10 07:30:09 Read MorePanama row: Cameron publishes personal tax returns
Amid mounting pressure, UK Prime Minister David Cameron on Sunday released his personal tax returns and ordered a new task force to probe tax-dodging allegations in a bid to defuse the Panama Papers row over his investment in his late father's offshore business.2016-04-10 05:26:58 Read More
The British prince who is 1/256th Indian
Mitochondrial DNA that passes down from the mother's side, links Prince William to the half-Armenian, half-Indian Eliza Kewark of Surat.2016-04-10 05:20:11 Read More
Sanders wins Wyoming, prepares to take on Clinton in New York
Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont, has won seven out of the last eight state-level Democratic nominating contests, trying to chip away at Clinton's big lead in the number of delegates needed to secure the party's nomination.2016-04-10 05:13:45 Read More
Terror suspect Abrini admits he's 'man in hat' at Brussels airport
Paris attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini confessed on Saturday to being "the man in the hat" caught on video with suicide bombers at Brussels airport last month, images that had sparked a massive manhunt.2016-04-10 05:12:33 Read More
Female police officers issue complaints after undergoing 'attractiveness inspections' in Mexico
Female cops have issued complaints stating they were forced to undergo "attractiveness inspections" by their male superiors. Male officers conducting the inspections singled out young female officers in the Mexican city of Queretaro and remarked on their weight and appearance, an NGO stated.2016-04-10 03:10:17 Read More
Kerry arrives in Japan for landmark Hiroshima visit
John Kerry arrived in Japan on Sunday for a Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, marking the first-ever visit to the atomic-bombed city by a US secretary of state. The Hiroshima meeting will also host diplomats from nuclear-armed Britain and France, as well as Canada, Germany, Italy and Japan.2016-04-10 02:38:46 Read More
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Drought threatens California despite El Nino
Los Angeles, April 10, 2016 (AFP) -Last winter, El Nino-driven storms dumped much-needed snow and rain over California, boosting reservoir levels and fueling hopes the parched state's four-year drought might end. But despite the brief respite, experts say the record drought is here to stay.2016-04-10 01:39:02 Read More
Drought threatens California despite El Nino
Los Angeles, April 10, 2016 (AFP) -Last winter, El Nino-driven storms dumped much-needed snow and rain over California, boosting reservoir levels and fueling hopes the parched state's four-year drought might end. But despite the brief respite, experts say the record drought is here to stay.2016-04-10 01:39:02 Read More
Paris attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini admits to being the 'man in the hat' at Brussels airport bombing
2016-04-09 19:39:37 Read MoreSri Lanka to make path for China to access Indian Ocean despite India's concerns
Sri Lanka has accepted China’s bidding to make Indian Ocean an economic hub ignoring India’s concerns over it. The move, which was announced by visiting Sri Lankan prime minister, Ranil Wickramasinghe, will help China fulfill its desire for access to the Indian Ocean.2016-04-09 18:10:36 Read More
Sri Lanka to make path for China to access Indian Ocean despite India's concerns
Sri Lanka has accepted China’s bidding to make Indian Ocean an economic hub ignoring India’s concerns over it. The move, which was announced by visiting Sri Lankan prime minister, Ranil Wickramasinghe, will help China fulfill its desire for access to the Indian Ocean.2016-04-09 18:10:36 Read More
Explosions hit Afghan capital Kabul after Kerry visit
At least two explosions hit the diplomatic zone of Kabul on Saturday, shortly after visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry left following meetings with Afghan officials including President Ashraf Ghani.2016-04-09 18:00:37 Read More
US strategic ties with India centres on China, not Pakistan, which it sees as a distraction
Despite growing military engagement, there are still residual suspicions and misgivings, particularly in India, about getting into a strategic clinch with a country that has been less than helpful in India’s efforts to bring Pakistan-sponsored terrorism to heel.2016-04-09 17:00:16 Read More
Don't worry about Chinese investment in Colombo Port City project, Wickremesinghe tells India
2016-04-09 16:19:32 Read MoreBus crash in southern Brazil kills 10 people
Police say a bus in southern Brazil crashed into a tree and killed at least 10 passengers after would-be robbers opened fire from the roadside to force the bus to stop.2016-04-09 16:09:13 Read More
Sri Lanka hopes to receive IMF bailout package by next week
Lanka seeks 1 billion to $1.5 billion loan from IMF as its efforts to tide over the present economic woes. Its foreign reserves have dwindled throughout 2016 while the rupee had depreciated. This has strained the balance of payments while the share market volumes have suffered nearly record lows.2016-04-09 15:22:03 Read More
4.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Nepal
An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter Scale hit Kathmandu and its surrounding areas on Saturday, nearly a year after two devastating tremors killed over 9,000 people in Nepal. No loss of life was reported.2016-04-09 15:12:21 Read More
Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires shore-based anti-ship missile
Pakistan Navy on Saturday successfully test-fired shore-based anti-ship missile 'Zarb', bolstering its defence mechanism.2016-04-09 13:57:51 Read More
As coach, former US House speaker molested 5 boys: Prosecutors
The 74-year-old Republican lobbyist agreed to pay $3.5 million to one of his youngest victim, federal prosecutors said in a filing detailing for the first time abuse allegations by five former high school wrestlers he coached.2016-04-09 13:46:31 Read More
Russia defends selling arms to both Azerbaijan and Armenia
Russia's PM has defended Moscow's policy of selling arms to both Armenia and Azerbaijan, whose military forces have faced off in sharp escalation of fighting. If Russia stopped selling arms, other suppliers would step in and this could destroy the balance of forces in Caucasus, he said.2016-04-09 13:30:17 Read More
How corruption revealed in Panama Papers opened the door to Isis and al-Qaida
There is no obvious link between the revelations in the Panama Papers, the rise of Islamic State and the wars tearing apart at least nine countries in the Middle East and North Africa. But these three developments are intimately connected as ruling elites, who syphon off wealth into tax havens and foreign property, lose political credibility.2016-04-09 13:26:26 Read More
British PM David Cameron says he mishandled Panama Papers tax scrutiny
British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Saturday he should have handled scrutiny of his family's tax arrangements better, seeking to reassert his leadership after days of negative media coverage and calls for his resignation.2016-04-09 13:25:16 Read More
Sixth suspect held in Brussels attacks raids: official
A sixth person was arrested during raids Friday over the Brussels airport and metro bombings which netted top Paris attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini, the Belgian prosecutor's office said. Abrini's arrest marked an important step forward in the investigation into the November 13 Paris attacks.2016-04-09 13:23:38 Read More
After Iraq, John Kerry confronts similar problems in Afghanistan
US secretary of state John Kerry hoped a brief stop in Afghanistan would help promote cooperation from a would-be "unity" government that has proved largely incapable of running the country less than two years after he worked to install the leadership team.2016-04-09 13:16:32 Read More
After Iraq, John Kerry confronts similar problems in Afghanistan
US secretary of state John Kerry hoped a brief stop in Afghanistan would help promote cooperation from a would-be "unity" government that has proved largely incapable of running the country less than two years after he worked to install the leadership team.2016-04-09 13:16:32 Read More
ISIS frees most of 300 abducted cement workers, kills 4
The IS-affiliated Aamaq news agency said most of the 300 were released after questioning to determine their religion and whether they support the government. It said four workers who belonged to the minority Druze sect were killed and 20 pro-government gunmen are still being held.2016-04-09 13:06:57 Read More
ISIS frees most of 300 abducted cement workers, kills 4
The IS-affiliated Aamaq news agency said most of the 300 were released after questioning to determine their religion and whether they support the government. It said four workers who belonged to the minority Druze sect were killed and 20 pro-government gunmen are still being held.2016-04-09 13:06:57 Read More
South Africa's Gupta family quits firm amid furore over Zuma ties
The Gupta brothers have been accused of influencing in the government through links with President Jacob Zuma, whose son resigned from their company after the furore. The Guptas have denied these allegations.2016-04-09 12:37:39 Read More
Myanmar drops charges against nearly 200 political activists: Police
Myanmar authorities have dropped charges against nearly 200 political activists since Aung San Suu Kyi pledged to fight for their freedom, a senior police officer told AFP Saturday. Dissidents were routinely jailed by the brutal junta that strangled free expression in Myanmar for decades.2016-04-09 12:36:33 Read More
Air forces of China and Pakistan launch joint training exercise
China's air force on Saturday began joint training exercises with that of Pakistan, China's defence ministry said, as the two nations strengthen operational ties. "China's Air Force hopes to widen the scope of cooperation and dialogue with all countries and regions," Chinese defence ministry said.2016-04-09 09:41:00 Read More
Air forces of China and Pakistan launch joint training exercise
China's air force on Saturday began joint training exercises with that of Pakistan, China's defence ministry said, as the two nations' strengthen operational ties. "China's Air Force hopes to widen the scope of cooperation and dialogue with all countries and regions," Chinese defence ministry said.2016-04-09 09:41:00 Read More
Kerry arrives in Kabul on unannounced visit
2016-04-09 09:37:43 Read MorePak court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Musharraf
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for his failure to appear before the court in the 2007 judges' detention case.2016-04-09 09:24:52 Read More
The killing only proves that I will never be able to return to my motherland: Exiled Bangla blogger
2016-04-09 08:56:12 Read MorePanama Papers: Mossack Fonseca's El Salvador office raided, documents seized
Prosecutors in El Salvador have raided the offices of Mossack Fonseca, the Panamian law firm at the centre of the global data leak, for allegedly facilitating people to open offices in tax havens, and seized a host of documents and computers.2016-04-09 08:14:04 Read More
Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca's El Salvador office raided, documents seized
Prosecutors in El Salvador have raided the offices of Mossack Fonseca, the Panamian law firm at the centre of the global data leak for allegedly facilitating people to open offices in tax havens, and siezed a host of documents and computers. El Salvador Attorney General Douglas Melendez himself supervised the raid after noticing that the company had removed the sign board, his office said in a tweet. The employees, however, said that the board was removed since they were moving offices.2016-04-09 08:14:04 Read More
Suffocating migrants rescued from locked lorry in UK
A seven-year-old Afghan boy has been rescued from a lorry along with 14 others after he sent a text message to a charity volunteer saying he feared he would suffocate. UK police broke into the back of the vehicle to rescue the people inside.2016-04-09 08:00:59 Read More
Suffocating migrants rescued from locked lorry in UK
A seven-year-old Afghan boy has been rescued from a lorry along with 14 others after he sent a text message to a charity volunteer saying he feared he would suffocate. UK police broke into the back of the vehicle to rescue the people inside.2016-04-09 08:00:59 Read More
Suffocating migrant boy rescued from locked lorry in UK
A seven-year-old Afghan boy has been rescued from a lorry along with 14 others after he sent a text message to a charity volunteer saying he feared he would suffocate. UK police broke into the back of the vehicle to rescue the people inside.2016-04-09 08:00:59 Read More
Greece's coast guard says 5 migrants have drowned off Samos
Greece's coast guard says at least five migrants have drowned in the eastern Aegean Sea after a small plastic boat capsized. The five victims, four women and a child, were found around dawn Saturday northeast of the Greek island of Samos, close to the Turkish coast.2016-04-09 07:50:44 Read More
After primaries, an unfavourable election landscape for Donald Trump
2016-04-09 07:34:11 Read MoreBangladesh al-Qaida says it had secular student killed
A banned Islamist group in Bangladesh tied to the al-Qaida in the Indian subcontinent has claimed responsibility for the killing of a student opponent of radical Islam. 28-year-old Nazimuddin Samad was killed on Wednesday night for "abusing" God in his Facebook posts.2016-04-09 07:18:06 Read More
Cracks emerge in Democratic party as Bernie Sanders turns up heat on Hillary Clinton
Sanders trounced Clinton on Tuesday, 57 percent to 43 percent, in the primary held in the state of Wisconsin, riding a wave of public discontent with Washington's elite. The two rivals have fought a war of words in recent days by accusing each other of being "not qualified" to be president.2016-04-09 06:57:07 Read More
Cracks emerge in Democratic party as Bernie Sanders turns up heat on Hillary Clinton
Sanders trounced Clinton on Tuesday, 57 percent to 43 percent, in the primary held in the state of Wisconsin, riding a wave of public discontent with Washington's elite. The two rivals have fought a war of words in recent days by accusing each other of being "not qualified" to be president.2016-04-09 06:57:07 Read More
Obama says Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are doing Democrats a "favour"
Obama said Trump and Cruz, the two front-runners in the Republican nomination contest of the presidential election, have upset mainstream "establishment" Republicans with their insurgent campaigns and by exposing extreme views within their party on issues such as immigration and national security.2016-04-09 05:22:05 Read More
Over 100 political prisoners freed in Myanmar, but 2 jailed
About100 political prisoners in Myanmar have been freed under an amnesty ordered by the country's new de facto leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, as her first official act. But a jarring note was struck when 2 activists on the same day were sentenced to two years for activities linking them to a rebel group.2016-04-09 04:59:39 Read More
Music video in Mexico showing murder of a woman sparks outrage
"Fuiste Mia" ("You were mine"), a slick music video by the Mexican-American singer Gerardo Ortiz, has garnered more than 25 million views on YouTube -- and provoked a furious backlash in a country that suffers from an ingrained culture of sexual violence and where killings of women have surged.2016-04-09 04:44:01 Read More
Majority of Indian students are genuine, says US research firm chief Rahul Choudaha
2016-04-09 04:26:18 Read MoreSouth China Sea: China fuelling regional tension, says Carter
Beijing's actions in the disputed South China Sea are raising regional tensions, said US defence secretary Ashton Carter adding that this is the reason why many of the countries of the Asia-Pacific region are reaching out anew to the US.2016-04-09 03:52:03 Read More
N Korea says it can now 'reduce US to ashes'
North Korea said it has successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic rocket that will enable it to stage nuclear strikes on the US. Leader Kim Jong-un has been quoted as saying that North can now tip ballistic missiles with more powerful nuclear warheads.2016-04-09 02:38:31 Read More
Cameron 'misled public,' lost their trust: Labour leader
David Cameron has “misled the public†and “lost the trust of the British peopleâ€, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has claimed amid the furore over the Prime Minister's stake in his father’s offshore fund.2016-04-09 02:33:12 Read More
Extremism victims are majorly Muslims: Ban Ki-moon
The vast majority of victims of violent extremism worldwide are Muslims and the objective of extremists "is for us to turn on each other (and) our unity is the ultimate rebuke for that bankrupt strategy," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said.2016-04-09 02:15:17 Read More
China blocks Economist, Time websites over Xi Jinping articles
2016-04-09 00:54:00 Read MoreBill heckled by protesters, forced to defend his regime
2016-04-09 00:49:30 Read MoreAt least 23 dead as Peru bus plunges into river: police
Lima, April 8, 2016 (AFP) -At least 23 people were killed and 32 injured Friday when a bus plunged into a river in the Andes mountains in southeastern Peru, police said. "The bus ended up nearly completely submerged in the river.2016-04-08 23:09:02 Read More
At least 23 dead as Peru bus plunges into river: police
Lima, April 8, 2016 (AFP) -At least 23 people were killed and 32 injured Friday when a bus plunged into a river in the Andes mountains in southeastern Peru, police said. "The bus ended up nearly completely submerged in the river.2016-04-08 22:04:02 Read More
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At least 23 dead as Peru bus plunges into river: police
Lima, April 8, 2016 (AFP) -At least 23 people were killed and 32 injured Friday when a bus plunged into a river in the Andes mountains in southeastern Peru, police said. "The bus ended up nearly completely submerged in the river.2016-04-08 21:44:03 Read More
At least 23 dead as Peru bus plunges into river: police
Lima, April 8, 2016 (AFP) -At least 23 people were killed and 32 injured Friday when a bus plunged into a river in the Andes mountains in southeastern Peru, police said. "The bus ended up nearly completely submerged in the river.2016-04-08 21:39:03 Read More
Head-on train collision injures 245 in Costa Rica
San José, April 8, 2016 (AFP) -Two trains collided head-on outside the Costa Rican capital San Jose Friday, injuring some 245 people, officials said. Although most of the injuries were light, television images showed rescue workers rushing some victims to the hospital.2016-04-08 19:34:02 Read More
Paris attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini arrested: Reports
Mohamed Abrini, wanted over November's Islamic State attacks in Paris, has been arrested in Brussels, Belgium's public broadcasters said on Friday, adding that he was probably involved in last month's Brussels bombings.2016-04-08 15:53:21 Read More
Fidel Castro, 89, makes rare public appearance in Cuba
Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance, speaking to school children about his brother's late wife and revolutionary figure Vilma Espin. The 89-year-old former president's last appearance was at a public event in July 2015.2016-04-08 15:22:24 Read More
Prominent al-Qaida figure killed in US drone strike in Syria
Syrian monitors and a relative of a senior Egyptian al-Qaida figure fighting in Syria say he was killed in a US drone strike there this week. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says Rifai Ahmad Taha was killed in a strike Tuesday in Idlib province.2016-04-08 15:12:37 Read More
At least one dead in shooting at Texas Air Force base
At least one person has been killed in a shooting at an air force base in Texas, authorities said. County sheriff's spokesman James Keith said Friday that deputies have responded to reports of an active shooter at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland2016-04-08 14:45:48 Read More
Two dead in shooting at Texas air force base
At least one person has been killed in a shooting at an air force base in Texas, authorities said. County sheriff's spokesman James Keith said on Friday that deputies have responded to reports of an active shooter at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.2016-04-08 14:45:48 Read More
Two dead in shooting at Texas air force base
At least one person has been killed in a shooting at an air force base in Texas, authorities said. County sheriff's spokesman James Keith said on Friday that deputies have responded to reports of an active shooter at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.2016-04-08 14:45:48 Read More
Coalition, Iraq to 'turn up the pressure' on Islamic State: John Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry vowed Friday that America and Iraq will "turn up the pressure" on the Islamic State jihadist group, and said that retaking its stronghold Mosul is a "top" priority. Kerry said that retaking Mosul, the jihadists' main stronghold in Iraq, "is at the top of the list in terms of priority."2016-04-08 14:17:12 Read More
Coalition, Iraq to 'turn up the pressure' on Islamic State: John Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry vowed Friday that America and Iraq will "turn up the pressure" on the Islamic State jihadist group, and said that retaking its stronghold Mosul is a "top" priority.2016-04-08 14:17:12 Read More
NIA court issues arrest warrant against JeM chief Masood Azhar
NIA on Friday secured non-bailable arrest warrants against Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar, his brother Abdul Rauf and two others for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror strike on the strategic Indian Air Force base in Pathankot.2016-04-08 14:14:15 Read More
Greece to migrants: We love you' but you've got to go
Greece plans to tell thousands of migrants that it "loves" them to persuade them to willingly evacuate a huge makeshift camp at the port of Piraeus ahead of the busy tourism season, officials said.2016-04-08 14:01:57 Read More
Islamic State 'spreading like a cancer': UN chief Ban Ki-moon
The Syrian conflict has acted like a greenhouse for extremist groups which are now spreading "like a cancer", UN chief Ban Ki-moon said on Friday, urging greater cooperation to prevent radicalisation.2016-04-08 13:54:22 Read More
ISIS militants throw gay man off roof in latest video
A gruesome propaganda video showing ISIS terrorists throwing a man accused of being homosexual off the roof of a building has emerged on social media this week.2016-04-08 13:43:36 Read More
With eye on China and Pakistan, India in talks to buy US Predator drones
India is in talks with the United States to purchase 40 Predator surveillance drones, officials said, a possible first step towards acquiring the armed version of the aircraft and a development likely to annoy Pakistan.2016-04-08 13:02:50 Read More
Compulsive hoarder crushed to death under mound of rubbish
The man, 51, who lived in Alcabre in north-western Spain, was believed to have suffered from Diogenes syndrome, a condition in which people often collect things compulsively and neglect themselves.2016-04-08 12:06:53 Read More
Pope's new guidelines on love, sex and marriage
Pope Francis, in the hotly-anticipated guidelines, slaps down proposals to place gay unions on the same level as marriage, saying "there are absolutely no grounds for considering homosexual unions to be in any way similar or even remotely analogous to God's plan for marriage and family".2016-04-08 11:59:33 Read More
Russia points to pilot error in flydubai Boeing crash
Moscow, April 8, 2016 (AFP) -Russian aviation investigators said Friday that the pilots of a flydubai jet that crashed and killed 62 last month put the plane into a nose-dive and were unable to pull out of it.2016-04-08 11:14:02 Read More
Why few Americans in Panama Papers? Lawyer doesn’t want them
Surprisingly a few American names have cropped up in the "Panama Papers", a trove of 11.5 million confidential records detailing such accounts. That's because the Panama-based Mossack Fonseca law firm at the centre of the scandal doesn't like taking on American clients, one of its founders says.2016-04-08 10:30:47 Read More
How Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen has made al-Qaida stronger – and richer
Al-Qaida fighters in Yemen have abolished taxes for local residents, operate speedboats manned by RPG-wielding fighters who impose fees on ship traffic, and make propaganda videos in which they boast about paving local roads and stocking hospitals.2016-04-08 10:20:27 Read More
Portugal culture minister wants to slap critics
Critics of Portugal's culture minister are calling on him to be fired for doing something, well, uncultured. After being called "incompetent" and promoting a "work style of chronyism, domineering and rudeness", culture minister Joao Soares reckoned it was time to slap two newspaper columnists.2016-04-08 09:06:20 Read More
Portugal culture minister wants to slap critics
Critics of Portugal's culture minister are calling on him to be fired for doing something, well, uncultured. After being called "incompetent" and promoting a "work style of chronyism, domineering and rudeness", culture minister Joao Soares reckoned it was time to slap two newspaper columnists.2016-04-08 09:06:20 Read More
Sniper kills last doctor in besieged Syrian town
Mohammed Khous was walking from the field hospital heading for his son's house when he was shot in the head by a sniper. With that, the Syrian town of Zabadani under heavy siege by government forces and allied Hezbollah militia lost its last doctor.2016-04-08 08:56:54 Read More
UK's Serious Fraud Office opens criminal investigation into Tata Steel's British operations
Police officers are investigating allegations staff tampered with certificates detailing the composition of the steel products before they were sold. At least nine employees have been suspended and around 500 clients, including BAE and Rolls-Royce, are thought to be affected.2016-04-08 08:21:40 Read More
Serious Fraud Office opens criminal investigation into Tata Steel
Police officers are investigating allegations staff tampered with certificates detailing the composition of the steel products before they were sold. At least nine employees have been suspended and around 500 clients, including BAE and Rolls-Royce, are thought to be affected.2016-04-08 08:21:40 Read More
John Kerry in Baghdad to meet Iraqi leaders over Islamic State threat
In an unannounced visit, US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Baghdad to meet Iraq's leaders and discuss the fight against the Islamic State. His trip also coincides with the Pentagon considering more small military outposts to help Iraqi forces as they prepare to retake Mosul.2016-04-08 08:00:16 Read More
Kerry in Baghdad to meet Iraqi leaders
In an unannounced visit, US secretary of state John Kerry has arrived in Baghdad to meet Iraq's leaders and discuss the fight against the Islamic State. His trip also coincides with the Pentagon considering more small military outposts to help Iraqi forces as they prepare to retake Mosul.2016-04-08 08:00:16 Read More
After California man proposes, cliff almost disposes - of him
As marriage proposals go, Michael Banks's was a cliff-hanger. Banks, 27, scaled 600-foot Morro Rock just off California's Central Coast early Thursday morning to propose to his girlfriend, who was watching via FaceTime video. The good news: Banks' girlfriend said yes, according to Morro Bay fire Captain Todd Gailey. The bad news: Banks got stuck, and had to be plucked by helicopter for a tricky, post-proposal flight to safety.2016-04-08 07:37:38 Read More
EU threatens to sanction tax havens like Panama
The European Union has threatened to sanction countries like Panama if they continue to refuse to cooperate fully to fight money laundering and tax evasion, after a leak of data showed the tiny country remains a key destination for people who want to hide money.2016-04-08 06:26:03 Read More
Auschwitz guard dies just days before going on trial
Former Auschwitz guard Ernst Tremmel has died only days before going on trial in Germany. He was a member of the Nazi SS guard team at the death camp in occupied Poland from November 1942 to June 1943 and was accused of being an accessory to the murder of more than 1,000 people,2016-04-08 05:39:21 Read More
TV interview of mafia boss’s son sparks outrage in Italy
Convicted mobster Giuseppe Salvatore Riina, whose father Salvatore "Toto" Riina was the bloodiest of all Sicilian mafia bosses, has sparked outrage in Italy by giving an interview to RAI state television, in which he described his childhood as "nice" and refused to denounce the mob.2016-04-08 05:26:11 Read More
Out today, the Pope's guide to love, sex, marriage
Pope Francis issues one of the most eagerly awaited documents of his pontificate on Friday, a treatise on marriage and the family following two gatherings of Catholic bishops that exposed divisions in the Church. There is keen anticipation on what the 260-page document "Amoris Laetitia," (The Joy of Love), will say about the full re-integration into the Church of Catholics who divorce and remarry in civil ceremonies. Under current Church teaching they cannot receive communion unless they abstain from sex with their new partner, because their first marriage is still valid in the eyes of the Church and they are seen to be living in an adulterous state of sin.2016-04-08 05:02:14 Read More
Out today, the Pope's guide to love, sex, marriage
Pope Francis issues one of the most eagerly awaited documents of his pontificate on Friday, a treatise on marriage and the family following two gatherings of Catholic bishops that exposed divisions in the Church. There is keen anticipation on what the 260-page document "Amoris Laetitia," (The Joy of Love), will say about the full re-integration into the Church of Catholics who divorce and remarry in civil ceremonies. Under current Church teaching they cannot receive communion unless they abstain from sex with their new partner, because their first marriage is still valid in the eyes of the Church and they are seen to be living in an adulterous state of sin.2016-04-08 05:02:14 Read More
Syrian rebels seize Islamic State stronghold, reports say
Syrian rebel forces on Thursday took over al-Rai — a town near the Turkish border that had been the main stronghold of the jihadist group Islamic State (ISIS) — in the northern Aleppo countryside, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and rebel sources said.2016-04-08 04:56:53 Read More
Colombia's top court paves the way for gay marriage
Colombia's highest court is paving the way for same-sex couples to marry in the conservative Roman Catholic nation. The court has rejected by a 6-3 vote a justice's opinion that would have prevented public notaries from registering the unions as marriages. The new rule is expected in coming weeks2016-04-08 04:45:04 Read More
Colombia's top court paves the way for gay marriage
Colombia's highest court is paving the way for same-sex couples to marry in the conservative Roman Catholic nation. The court has rejected by a 6-3 vote a justice's opinion that would have prevented public notaries from registering the unions as marriages. The new rule is expected in coming weeks2016-04-08 04:45:04 Read More
'Love triumphs' as Colombia okays gay marriage
Colombia's highest court is paving the way for same-sex couples to marry in the conservative Roman Catholic nation. The court has rejected by a 6-3 vote a justice's opinion that would have prevented public notaries from registering the unions as marriages. The new rule is expected in coming weeks2016-04-08 04:45:04 Read More
Migrants’ state in Greek islands ‘appalling’, Amnesty says
Migrants held on the Greek islands Lesbos and Chios live in "appalling" conditions with little access to legal aid or information about their fate under a European Union agreement that will send some back to Turkey, Amnesty International said.2016-04-08 04:35:19 Read More
Turkey will ditch migrant deal if EU breaks promises: Erdogan
Erdogan's typically combative comments indicated that Ankara would not sit still if the EU falls short on a number of promises in the deal, including visa-free travel to Europe for Turks by this summer.2016-04-08 02:40:06 Read More
Belgium hunts for 'man in the hat', video released
Belgian prosecutors have launched a fresh appeal for help in finding the suspected surviving attacker in last month's Brussels airport bombings, releasing a video of the escape route taken by the so-called "man in the hat".2016-04-08 02:39:04 Read More
Why few Americans appear in the Panama Papers
One possible reason for their small presence in the Panama documents is that US citizens hoping to hide funds and activities offshore were not drawn to Spanish-speaking Panama as a haven, when there are options like the British Virgin islands and the Cayman Islands.2016-04-08 02:37:36 Read More
China eateries fire robot chefs, waiters
About 10 robots employed as chefs and waiters in restaurants in China have been fired after their owners found them not smart enough. Employing artificial intelligent robots in restaurants has not proved such a smart idea after all, media reports said.2016-04-08 01:51:00 Read More
Ted Cruz missile a dud in Donald Trump's New York
2016-04-08 01:13:09 Read MoreDavid Cameron admits he did have a stake in father's offshore investment fund after Panama Papers leak
2016-04-08 00:56:01 Read MoreSwedes invite world to call 'random' citizens on new hotline
On its website, the nonprofit group says the idea is 'to spark people's curiosity about Sweden-our culture, nature and mindset. To help us do this, we have the people of Sweden.' The Swedes who take the calls have volunteered but they are not vetted or given any instructions about what to say.2016-04-07 17:27:44 Read More
Donald Trump's daughter's 'dangerous' scarves recalled over burn risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that 20,000 of the women’s scarves are being recalled after the item failed to meet the US Federal Flammability Standard. The China-manufactured scarves are made of 100 per cent rayon, an extremely flammable fabric.2016-04-07 17:13:48 Read More
Donald Trump's daughter's 'dangerous' scarves recalled over burn risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that 20,000 of the women’s scarves are being recalled after the item failed to meet the US Federal Flammability Standard. The China-manufactured scarves are made of 100 per cent rayon, an extremely flammable fabric.2016-04-07 17:13:48 Read More
WTO ruling on solar power: China supports India's stand
China has voiced support for India's decision to file an appeal against a recent WTO ruling which held the government's power purchase agreements with solar firms as "inconsistent" with international norms.2016-04-07 15:43:55 Read More
Sri Lanka PM accepts Chinese demand to resume stalled work at Columbo port city to avoid further debt
Sri Lankan prime minister Ranil Wickremeshighe has accepted China’s main demand for resuming work on the stalled Colombo Port City project, which was being constructed by a state-run Chinese company. The work stoppage at the $1.4 billion project was the main bone of contention between the two countries.2016-04-07 15:35:02 Read More
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300 workers kidnapped by Islamic State near Damascus, Syrian state TV says
ISIS fighters have kidnapped 300 cement workers in an area northeast of Damascus where the militants launched an assault against government forces this week, Syrian state television said. The workers and contractors of Al Badia Cement company had lost all contact with their employer.2016-04-07 14:44:23 Read More
Pathankot terror attack: Indian probe team unlikely to be allowed to visit Pakistan
Pakistan on Thursday indicated that an Indian probe team is unlikely to be allowed to visit that country in connection with investigation into the Pathankot terror strike, pouring cold water on India's expectations.2016-04-07 14:38:15 Read More
This guy used a frequent-flyer loophole to take a $60,000 trip in a first-class suite on Emirates — here's what it was like
If you're looking to fly in style, it doesn't get much better than a first-class suite aboard the iconic Emirates airline.2016-04-07 13:50:31 Read More
Panama Papers: Vladimir Putin denies any links to offshore documents
"Our opponents are above all concerned by the unity and consolidation of the Russian nation, our multi-national Russian people. They are attempting to rock our us from within, to make us more obedient," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.2016-04-07 12:45:26 Read More
Utah teacher Brianne Altice defends relationship with teenage student
A teacher who was jailed after she admitted sexual contact with three of her students has reportedly defended her relationship with one of the victims, saying she helped to improve his grades.2016-04-07 12:28:11 Read More
Hafiz Saeed running own 'Sharia court' in Lahore to dispense swift justice
On the lines of the Taliban, Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawah has set up a 'Sharia court' here to hand out "easy and swift justice", the first such parallel judicial system in Pakistan's Punjab province.2016-04-07 10:51:47 Read More
South Africans try to see funny side of Jacob Zuma crisis
With their economy flatlining, currency on the ropes and politics in turmoil, many South Africans are turning to humour for relief, mainly at the expense of President Jacob Zuma. Within minutes of Zuma surviving impeachment, he was facing another roasting on the nation's irreverent stand-up circuit.2016-04-07 10:24:41 Read More
South Africans try to see funny side of Jacob Zuma crisis
With their economy flatlining, currency on the ropes and politics in turmoil, many South Africans are turning to humour for relief, mainly at the expense of President Jacob Zuma. For comedians, Zuma is the gift that keeps on giving, a politician whose career has run the full gamut of scandal.2016-04-07 10:24:41 Read More
Pakistani military launches new offensive following Lahore bombing
2016-04-07 07:58:40 Read MoreWreckage from Japan's missing jet found
2016-04-07 07:50:29 Read MoreYet another critic of radical Islam killed in Bangladesh
Nazimuddin Samad, a 28-year-old Bangladeshi law student who was critical of radical Islamists has been hacked to death, the latest in a series of attacks on secular bloggers and activists in the country. His friends said Nazim had expressed concerns over the country's law and order in Facebook.2016-04-07 05:18:41 Read More
Islamic State nets millions from antiquities, Russia says
Islamic State jihadists in Syria and Iraq are netting between $150 million and $200 million a year from illicit trade in plundered antiquities, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin said in a letter. Churkin said plundered antiquities were largely smuggled through Turkey.2016-04-07 04:49:54 Read More
Brussels bomber ‘had cleaning job’ at European parliament
One of the jihadists who blew themselves up in Islamic State attacks in Brussels on March 22 briefly worked as a cleaner at the European parliament several years ago, the EU body said on Tuesday. It did not name the individual, but a source close to the inquirysaid it was Najim Laachraoui.2016-04-07 04:23:46 Read More
Vladimir Putin creates powerful new security force
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the creation of powerful new National Guard security force, a move analysts said could be aimed at warding off unrest over the nation's economic crisis. The Kremlin said that the new force will answer directly to Putin and tackle terror and organized crime.2016-04-07 04:06:54 Read More
French lawmakers approve law banning buying sex
French lawmakers approved a bill against prostitution and sex trafficking that bans buying sex, not selling it. Customers will face fines and be made to attend awareness classes on the harms of the sex trade. Prostitution in itself is legal in France — though brothels, pimping and the sale of sex by minors are illegal.2016-04-07 03:44:29 Read More
Iceland names new PM, to hold autumn election
Iceland's right-wing government has named a new Prime Minister and said it would hold early elections in the autumn. Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson, fisheries and agriculture minister, will be the next Prime Minister as the previous leader resigned because of revelations he had offshore accounts.​2016-04-07 02:50:26 Read More
Country legend Merle Haggard dies at 79 of pneumonia
Country giant Merle Haggard, who rose from poverty and prison to international fame though his songs about outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride in such hits as "Okie From Muskogee'' and "Sing Me Back Home,'' died Wednesday at 79, on his birthday.2016-04-06 18:48:06 Read More
Listen to Merle Haggard songs: A tribute
Country giant Merle Haggard, who rose from poverty and prison to international fame though his songs about outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride in such hits as "Okie From Muskogee'' and "Sing Me Back Home,'' died Wednesday at 79, on his birthday.2016-04-06 18:48:06 Read More
Listen to Merle Haggard songs: A tribute
Country giant Merle Haggard, who rose from poverty and prison to international fame though his songs about outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride in such hits as "Okie From Muskogee'' and "Sing Me Back Home,'' died Wednesday at 79, on his birthday.2016-04-06 18:48:06 Read More
India did not present witnesses belonging to security forces: Pakistan on JIT visit
In its first statement after the JIT returned here following its visit to Pathankot and New Delhi, Pakistan foreign ministry made no reference to media reports in this country that claimed that the Pathankot attack was "stage-managed" by India.2016-04-06 17:58:43 Read More
ISIS 'teaching children how to make bombs at school'
ISIS is teaching children how to make bombs while "brainwashing" them with its jihadist ideology, according to parents fleeing its territories in Iraq. "They replaced the schools with schools that taught boys how to fight, to make IEDs for example, how to make suicide attacks," one mother said.2016-04-06 17:37:57 Read More
Woman, 2 sons pulled out alive from debris after 3 days in Pak
Trapped for three days, on Wednesday, a woman and her two sons were safely pulled out of the rubble of a house after it collapsed when a landslide hit a village in northwest Pakistan, heavy rains on the weekend have killed over 92 people.2016-04-06 17:32:16 Read More
Strong earthquake rocks western Indonesia
A strong earthquake struck on Wednesday evening off the southern coast of Java, Indonesia's main island, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude-6 quake was located 35.4 kilometres under the seabed.2016-04-06 17:19:20 Read More
In Pakistan, tackling extremism is a political minefield
Tackling extremism is a political minefield in Pakistan, where politicians openly consort with leaders of banned militant groups and sympathy exists within the security forces and civil administration for perpetrators of crimes committed in the name of religion.2016-04-06 17:01:41 Read More
Future of Iceland's govt up in the air, Pirate Party soars
Iceland's coalition parties held talks on the government's future, a day after the prime minister's resignation over the Panama Papers scandal that propelled the Pirate Party to the top of polls ahead of a possible snap election.2016-04-06 16:49:18 Read More
China trying to solve border, business rift with Myanmar
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who is visiting Myanmar, has offered to resolve the recurring problem of skirmishes along the border between the two countries. He discussed the issue with Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the ruling party in Myanmar, and other government leaders.2016-04-06 16:14:38 Read More
Sri Lanka PM in Beijing to discuss stalled $1.4 billion port project
China is eager to reopen negotiations on the stalled Colombo Port City project as Sri Lankan prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives in Beijing on Wednesday for a four-day visit.2016-04-06 16:10:58 Read More
Emirates labor law meet finds foreign workers still troubled
Laborers gathered on Wednesday for an event aimed at showcasing how the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is trying to make labor laws more understandable instead discussed their grievances. They talked about unscrupulous bosses, abuses and poor conditions rampant across the Gulf Arab states.2016-04-06 15:30:25 Read More
Emirates labor law meet finds foreign workers still troubled
Laborers gathered on Wednesday for an event aimed at showcasing how the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is trying to make labor laws more understandable instead discussed their grievances. They talked about unscrupulous bosses, abuses and poor conditions rampant across the Gulf Arab states.2016-04-06 15:30:25 Read More
Vibrating sex toy sparks bomb scare and evacuations in German town
When a worker at a German amusement arcade heard a suspicious "ticking and humming" sound coming from a bin in the men’s toilets, she did not hesitate to call police. But almost three hours of high-profile security operations, officers found the "suspicious object" in question was a discarded sex toy.2016-04-06 14:50:13 Read More
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi gets new role as special adviser
Myanmar's president signed a bill giving Aung San Suu Kyi a new role of state adviser, shoring up her influence across all branches of government despite vehement opposition from the still-powerful military.2016-04-06 14:23:14 Read More
Father who 'left crying baby in hot car to get lap dance' charged with child abuse in the US
A man who allegedly left his baby daughter locked in a hot car while he got a lap dance has been charged with child abuse in the US. Auwin Dargin, 24, pleaded not guilty to the offence at a Los Angeles court on Monday and faces up to six years in prison if convicted.2016-04-06 12:36:40 Read More
The Osama bin Laden investment strategy: Buy gold
In a letter translated that he wrote in December 2010, Osama bin Laden instructed al-Qaida's manager to set aside a third of the ransom — nearly $1.7 million — to buy gold bars, coins.2016-04-06 11:23:18 Read More
Panama Papers could hand Bernie Sanders the keys to the White House
The Panama Papers could hand Bernie Sanders the keys to the White House. For some Americans, Hillary Clinton is the embodiment of a global elite which benefits from tax avoidance schemes. Bernie Sanders, her opponent, is its antithesis.2016-04-06 10:57:53 Read More
India takes up Masood Azhar veto case with China
New Delhi has taken up with Beijing at a high level te issue of China vetoing a UN bid to declare Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad's leader Masood Azhar a terrorist. India's move to get Masood Azhar banned by the UN was last week rebuffed for the second time by China, a close friend of Pakistan.2016-04-06 10:46:44 Read More
India takes up Masood Azhar veto case with China
New Delhi has taken up with Beijing at a high level te issue of China vetoing a UN bid to declare Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad's leader Masood Azhar a terrorist. India's move to get Masood Azhar banned by the UN was last week rebuffed for the second time by China, a close friend of Pakistan.2016-04-06 10:46:44 Read More
Are the Swiss the most secretive bankers?
Not just their watches, cheese and chocolates, the Swiss have for long nursed an association with the secrecy of their banking. But it turns out they are not the most secretive bankers of the lot.Here is a look at the most and least secretive bankers in the world.2016-04-06 10:09:11 Read More
What Delhi can learn from Beijing, Bogota and Mexico City
As the odd-even traffic restrictions are set to return for a second round, here is a look at cities that successfully curbed pollution by implementing innovative methods.2016-04-06 09:58:17 Read More
Man who shouted ‘jihad’ on flight jailed for 9 months
David Patrick Diaz, a New York man who forced a United Airlines flight to return to northern Virginia's Dulles Airport after shouting the word "jihad" and rushing the cockpit in March 2015, has been sentenced to nine months in jail. His lawyer said Diaz has problems with mental illness and alcohol.2016-04-06 09:52:52 Read More
Man who shouted ‘jihad’ on flight jailed for 9 months
David Patrick Diaz, a New York man who forced a United Airlines flight to return to northern Virginia's Dulles Airport after shouting the word "jihad" and rushing the cockpit in March 2015, has been sentenced to nine months in jail. His lawyer said Diaz has problems with mental illness and alcohol.2016-04-06 09:52:52 Read More
Flight attendant leaves packed plane using emergency slide
A flight attendant deployed an emergency evacuation slide on an airplane after it arrived in Houston and used it to exit a plane packed with passengers, an airline official said. In a video shown on a TV station, the woman tosses her bag out of a door behind the cockpit and slides down the slide.2016-04-06 09:11:53 Read More
Mosquito vs Mosquito in the battle over the Zika virus
People are apprehensive about the release of these mosquitoes simply because they are genetically modified. And the company that produces them must traverse a time-consuming federal regulatory process before they can be released in the United States.2016-04-06 08:14:35 Read More
China begins operation of lighthouse on artificial island in South China Sea
China claims most of the energy-rich waters of the South China Sea, through which about $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year. But neighbors Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims.2016-04-06 07:45:48 Read More
China begins operation of lighthouse on artificial island in South China Sea
China claims most of the energy-rich waters of the South China Sea, through which about $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year. But neighbors Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims.2016-04-06 07:45:48 Read More
US sting operation busts sham varsity racket; Indian, Chinese recruiters, students outed
Nearly 1000 "students," mainly from India and China, will return home long-faced after US authorities announced Tuesday that they had busted a thriving education and foreign worker visa scam by setting up a phony university to entrap operators.2016-04-06 05:07:28 Read More
Brazil justice orders impeachment process for VP, heightens crisis
A supreme court judge ordered Brazil's Congress to start impeachment proceedings against Vice President Michel Temer, deepening a political crisis and uncertainty over leadership of the country. Already, a parliamentary committee is analysing similar charges against President Dilma Rousseff.2016-04-06 04:33:01 Read More
Panama firm files complaint against global hacking
One of the founders of the law firm at the center of the explosive "Panama Papers" revelations on off-shore holdings told on Tuesday his company was hacked by servers abroad. "We have lodged a complaint. We have a technical report that we were hacked by servers abroad," said Ramon Fonseca2016-04-06 04:30:17 Read More
China restricts trade with North Korea over nuclear tests
China has banned most imports of North Korean coal and iron or in a significant increase in pressure on the North under UN sanctions against its nuclear and missile tests. It also banned sales of jet fuel to Pyongyang, but said civilian aircraft would be allowed to refuel during flights to China.2016-04-06 04:23:52 Read More
China restricts trade with North Korea over nuclear tests
China has banned most imports of North Korean coal and iron or in a significant increase in pressure on the North under UN sanctions against its nuclear and missile tests. It also banned sales of jet fuel to Pyongyang, but said civilian aircraft would be allowed to refuel during flights to China.2016-04-06 04:23:52 Read More
Turkey wants to strip ‘terror backers’ of citizenship
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proposed stripping Turkish citizenship from supporters of Kurdish rebels waging a deadly insurgency against the security forces. His comments marked the latest escalation in his drive to crack down on dissent against the country's campaign to wipe out the PKK.2016-04-06 04:13:45 Read More
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Former top Chinese military leader Guo Boxiong confesses to graft
Guo Boxiong has confessed to bribe-taking, Xinhua reported, citing military prosecutors who described the sums as "extremely huge". Guo was for a decade one of the two vice-chairmen of the Chinese Central Military Commission, second only to the Chinese president in the top body of the PLA.2016-04-06 04:06:22 Read More
9-year-old reporter defends homicide coverage after backlash
Hilde Kate Lysiak got a tip Saturday about something untoward happening in Selinsgrove, 150 miles northwest of Philadelphia. She went to the scene to get the details and posted a story and video clip on her website, OrangeStreetNews.com, later that day.2016-04-06 04:02:19 Read More
The Bible’s women are a lot more powerful and complex than we’ve been led to believe
The most well-known female biblical characters feel familiar to us because they’re so embedded within our culture.2016-04-06 04:01:01 Read More
Dramatic increase in executions in 2015, Amnesty reports
Amnesty International reports that there was a dramatic 54% increase in executions globally in 2015, with Iran, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia responsible for nearly 90% of the 1,634 killings. However, this does not include executions in China where data on the death penalty is considered a state secret.2016-04-06 03:57:27 Read More
US nabs Indians, Chinese in student visa fraud sting
Arrested in New York, New Jersey, Washington and Virginia these 21 individuals were brokers, recruiters and employers who conspired with more than 1,000 foreign nationals to fraudulently obtain student and foreign worker visas through a "pay to stay" New Jersey college, department of justice said.2016-04-06 03:29:39 Read More
10 Indian Americans among 21 arrested in visa fraud case
Arrested in New York, New Jersey, Washington and Virginia these 21 individuals were brokers, recruiters and employers who conspired with more than 1,000 foreign nationals to fraudulently obtain student and foreign worker visas through a "pay to stay" New Jersey college, department of justice said.2016-04-06 03:29:39 Read More
Ted Cruz scores crucial win in Wisconsin primary
Republican Ted Cruz captured a crucial victory in the Wisconsin primary, a significant step in his efforts to block front-runner Donald Trump's path to the presidential nomination. In the Democratic race, Bernie Sanders defeated front-runner Hillary Clinton but barely denting his rival's delegate lead.2016-04-06 02:53:40 Read More
Panama will become haven for tax evaders, Sanders predicted in 2011
Many world leaders, corporate titans, and entertainers may be running for cover after the Panama Papers leak, but in the United States, where no politician has featured so far in the leak, the consequences could be even greater, directly impacting the November presidential election.2016-04-06 02:53:24 Read More
Panama will become haven for tax evaders, Sanders predicted in 2011
Many world leaders, corporate titans, and entertainers may be running for cover after the Panama Papers leak, but in the United States, where no politician has featured so far in the leak, the consequences could be even greater, directly impacting the November presidential election.2016-04-06 02:53:24 Read More
Sharif sets up body to probe graft charge against family
2016-04-05 18:56:19 Read More'Gupta family just caught in South Africa’s political crossfire’
2016-04-05 17:27:20 Read MoreIceland PM quits, govts across world fight to contain damage from Panama Papers
Iceland's prime minister resigned Tuesday, becoming the first political victim of a mushrooming worldwide scandal over hidden offshore financial dealings exposed in the so-called Panama Papers.2016-04-05 17:06:35 Read More
Iceland PM quits, govts around world fight to contain damage from Panama Papers
Iceland's prime minister resigned Tuesday, becoming the first political victim of a mushrooming worldwide scandal over hidden offshore financial dealings exposed in the so-called Panama Papers.2016-04-05 17:06:35 Read More
Panama Papers: 12 world leaders linked to offshore dealings
Though most of the alleged dealings are believed to be legal, a political impact is expected. Here’s a list of who’s who that feature in the papers or have links with prominent world leaders.2016-04-05 16:59:23 Read More
#PanamaPapers: Prominent names in the list
Though most of the alleged dealings are believed to be legal, a political impact is expected. Here’s a list of who’s who that feature in the papers or have links with prominent world leaders.2016-04-05 16:59:23 Read More
Donald Trump proposes funding wall by cutting off remittances
Donald Trump would force Mexico to pay for a border wall by threatening to cut off billions of dollars in remittances sent by immigrants living in the US, according to a memo released by his campaign.2016-04-05 16:31:16 Read More
Iceland Prime Minister quits over Panama Papers tax haven scandal
The Prime Minister of Iceland has resigned after the Panama Papers revealed that he has been using an offshore firm to allegedly hide investments worth millions of pounds. On Monday, thousands of locals surrounded the Icelandic parliament to demand Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson’s resignation.2016-04-05 16:06:41 Read More
World must unite to stem 'mushrooming' violent extremism: United Nations
Countries must urgently cooperate to halt the spread of violent extremism around the globe, the United Nations said Tuesday, ahead of a high-level conference focused on preventing dangerous radicalisation.2016-04-05 15:53:32 Read More
'I'm going to die': Passenger recalls Indonesia plane collision
Passengers feared for their lives as their plane set fire and filled the cabin with the stench of gasoline following a collision with another aircraft on an Indonesian runway, an eyewitness said on Tuesday.2016-04-05 15:20:24 Read More
South African parliament to debate motion against Jacob Zuma
A South African parliamentary debate over whether to remove President Jacob Zuma was delayed on Tuesday after opposition lawmakers alleged that the parliament speaker, a Zuma ally, could not preside over the session because she isn't impartial.2016-04-05 15:14:29 Read More
Iceland's President refuses PM's request to dissolve parliament amid Panama Papers controversy
Iceland’s Prime Minster has asked the country's President to call snap elections amid mounting anger over his links to offshore banking - and had his request refused. Ólafur Ragnar GrÃmsson declined to dissolve Reykjavik's parliament, despite days of demonstrations demanding a new government2016-04-05 15:04:34 Read More
Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar conducted recruitment drive in UK: Report
Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar was allowed to preach extremist ideology at several British mosques during a month-long visit to UK in 1993 on the invitation of Islamist scholars when young Muslims were asked to seek weapons training at terrorist camps in Pakistan.2016-04-05 14:16:55 Read More
Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar conducted recruitment drive in UK: Report
Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar was allowed to preach extremist ideology at several British mosques during a month-long visit to UK in 1993 on the invitation of Islamist scholars when young Muslims were asked to seek weapons training at terrorist camps in Pakistan.2016-04-05 14:16:55 Read More
Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar conducted recruitment drive in UK: Report
Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar was allowed to preach extremist ideology at several British mosques during a month-long visit to UK in 1993 on the invitation of Islamist scholars when young Muslims were asked to seek weapons training at terrorist camps in Pakistan.2016-04-05 14:16:55 Read More
ISIS threatens Paris-like attacks in London, Rome and Berlin
​The dreaded Islamic State outfit has threatened a new wave of terror attacks as deadly as the Paris massacre in London, Berlin and Rome in a latest chilling video which shows images of the UK Parliament and Eiffel Tower crashing to the ground.​2016-04-05 11:39:52 Read More
Top 10 fastest trains in the world
The Indian Railways flagged off the country's first semi-high speed train — Gatimaan Express — that can reach speeds of up to 160 km/hour. But that is a far cry from the speeds that the world’s fastest trains can travel at.2016-04-05 10:55:24 Read More
Size matters at Japan’s phallus festival
Japanese revellers carried giant phalluses through Kawasaki's streets on Sunday to worship the humble penis and fertility in one of the world's most unusual festivals. Festival-goers sucked on penis lollipops and posed with phallus-shaped sculptures as political correctness was ignored for the day.2016-04-05 10:17:40 Read More
Myanmar's lower house creates new post for Suu Kyi
Myanmar parliament's lower house on Tuesday passed a bill calling for appointment of a state counsellor in the new cabinet, a post to be created for Aung San Suu Kyi. The state counsellor bill, submitted to the upper house last Thursday, was approved by 137-68 vote.2016-04-05 10:02:53 Read More
Panama Papers explained, so even 5-year-olds can understand
2016-04-05 09:49:19 Read MoreSyria peace talks to resume on April 11: UN
Syria peace talks will likely resume in Geneva on April 11, but regime negotiators will only arrive several days later after the completion of parliamentary elections in the country, the UN said on Tuesday.2016-04-05 09:46:35 Read More
Islamic State attacks Syria army with deadly gas
2016-04-05 09:43:10 Read MoreGreece: Pause in deportations, asylum claims mounting
2016-04-05 09:21:44 Read MoreSuicide bomber kills at least 6 in Afghanistan
A suicide bomber on a motorcycle killed at least six civilians and wounded 22 on Tuesday when he detonated near a clinic and a school during a police chase in eastern Afghanistan. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but the Taliban are firmly entrenched in the remote mountainous area.2016-04-05 08:31:37 Read More
NASA is facing a climate change countdown
Water, once the solution to many of the space agency’s problems, is becoming its biggest threat. Rising sea levels threaten to affect a large number of NASA's facilities, some of them critical. Any response from the space agency is likely to cost billions of dollars.2016-04-05 06:58:10 Read More
Vietnam confirms first Zika virus cases
2016-04-05 06:19:55 Read MoreGlobal military spending rises to nearly $1.7 trillion amid Mideast conflicts
Global military spending rose in 2015 to nearly $1.7 trillion, the first increase in several years, driven by conflicts including the battle against the Islamic State, the Saudi-led war in Yemen and fears about Iran, a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows.2016-04-05 05:42:18 Read More
Global military spending rises to nearly $1.7 trillion amid Mideast conflicts
Global military spending rose in 2015 to nearly $1.7 trillion, the first increase in several years, driven by conflicts including the battle against the Islamic State, the Saudi-led war in Yemen and fears about Iran, a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows.2016-04-05 05:42:18 Read More
N Korea video shows rocket attack on South's president
2016-04-05 05:14:46 Read MorePanama Papers: China censors social media and Russia lashes out - how the world reported 'biggest ever' leak
2016-04-05 05:12:04 Read MoreEx-New Zealand PM Helen Clark announces bid for top UN post
Helen Clark, a former New Zealand Prime Minister who is now a senior UN official, announced on Tuesday she is running for the top position at the United Nations, saying she would bring nearly 30 years of leadership skills to the job of Secretary General in an ever more challenging and crisis-filled world.2016-04-05 04:22:39 Read More
Azerbaijan, Armenia locked in deadly clashes over Karabakh
Clashes between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces killed at least 13 people on Monday in a third day of fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh, as Turkey fuelled tensions following the worst violence in decades in the disputed territory.2016-04-05 03:50:15 Read More
Saudi Arabia pushes austerity to mitigate latest oil woes
Saudi Arabia has outlined plans to ramp up its austerity programme and avert the threat of national bankruptcy amid a sliding oil price and growing tensions with its regional oil-exporting rival Iran. Prince Mohammed bin Salman says reform programme will raise an extra $100bn in revenues a year by 2020.2016-04-05 03:34:25 Read More
Nato is critical to security of United States, Barack Obama says
US President Barack Obama has said Nato is "critical" to the security of America and its allies in Europe, a virtual rejection of Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's views that the intergovernmental military alliance has outlived its utility.2016-04-05 03:32:30 Read More
NATO critical to security of United States: Barack Obama
US President Barack Obama has said Nato is "critical" to the security of America and its allies in Europe, a virtual rejection of Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's views that the intergovernmental military alliance has outlived its utility.2016-04-05 03:32:30 Read More
Soldiers face trial in Central Africa sex scandal
Soldiers involved in a huge sex abuse scandal that has rocked the UN and France went on trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday.The scandal has seen more than 100 victims come forward with horrifying accounts of sexual abuse by UN peacekeepers and French forces.2016-04-05 03:27:42 Read More
5 killed in tourist helicopter crash in US
A sightseeing helicopter crashed Monday near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in eastern Tennessee, killing all five people aboard, officials said. The Bell 206 helicopter crashed about 3.30pm near Sevierville. Officials said the tourist helicopter was destroyed by fire after the crash.2016-04-05 03:20:21 Read More
Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca 'helped firm with links to North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme'
Panama-based Mossack Fonseca worked with 33 individuals or companies who have been placed under sanctions by the US Treasury, including companies based in Iran, Zimbabwe and North Korea, according to the leaked documents, the BBC reported.2016-04-05 03:18:25 Read More
'Panama Papers' revelations trigger global probes
2016-04-05 03:04:23 Read MoreNetanyahu says he is waiting for a visit from Abbas
2016-04-05 00:38:30 Read MoreAmmo found in Dutch flat linked to French attack plot
2016-04-05 00:33:52 Read More
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Ammo found in Dutch flat linked to French attack plot
2016-04-05 00:33:52 Read MoreGermany plans law against offshore companies: Reports
2016-04-05 00:23:51 Read MorePanama Papers: How to hide riches from the law
A vast leak of 11,500 confidential documents from a Panama-based legal firm, Mossack Fonseca, gives a rare glimpse into how some of the wealthiest people in the world use offshore financial bolt holes to conceal billions of dollars in assets.2016-04-04 17:20:39 Read More
Teacher calls 12-year-old Muslim pupil a 'terrorist'
2016-04-04 16:18:46 Read MoreCambodia adopts controversial draft union law
PM Hun Sen says the law is aimed at regulating the country's 3,400 trade unions. But unionists say it will dilute the power of labour groups in a sector still rife with abuse. Critics have expressed particular alarm at provisions forcing unions to report their finances to the government each year.2016-04-04 14:45:16 Read More
6 migrants sent back from Greece arrive in Turkey under EU deal
The EU-Turkey deal aims to discourage migrants from perilous crossings and to break the business model of human smugglers who have fuelled Europe's biggest influx since World War Two. EU authorities said none of those deported on Monday had requested asylum in Greece and all had left voluntarily.2016-04-04 14:39:25 Read More
Donald Trump wants rival John Kasich out of race as Wisconsin vote looms
Trump, who is badly trailing Texas Sen Ted Cruz in the polls ahead of Tuesday's primary in the Midwestern state of Wisconsin, argues that Kasich is unfairly siphoning off delegates who will select the party's candidate for the November general election.2016-04-04 14:34:16 Read More
Taliban attack Afghan police convoy, killing 6 officers
Abdul Manon Raoufi, operational commander for police in the region, said insurgents attacked the convoy Sunday night in the Dawlat Abad district. The police were on their way to neighboring Jawzjan province after conducting an anti-insurgent operation in Balkh when the ambush happened, he said.2016-04-04 14:27:42 Read More
Turkish Cypriot PM set to resign after coalition collapses
PM Omer Kalyoncu is set to submit the resignation of his government to President Mustafa Akinci. The government collapsed after ministers from the CTP's coalition partner the National Unity Party (UBP) withdrew from the government in protest at economic policy in the cash-strapped statelet.2016-04-04 14:23:16 Read More
'Lack of understanding of our defence posture': India on Barack Obama's comments
India on Monday reacted critically to US President Barack Obama's comments asking it to reduce its nuclear arsenal, saying there seems to be a "lack of understanding" of country's defence posture.2016-04-04 13:44:14 Read More
Lost in Nicaragua, a Chinese tycoon’s canal plan
2016-04-04 11:59:47 Read MoreLost in Nicaragua, a Chinese tycoon’s canal plan
2016-04-04 11:59:47 Read More'ISIS facing cash crunch as oil revenue plummets by 50%'
ISIS is facing an "unprecedented" cash crunch with the terror group's revenue from the lucrative oil business plummeting by 50%, according to a media report. Months of strikes on oil facilities and financial institutions have taken a deep toll on the group's ability to pay its fighters or carry out operations.2016-04-04 11:51:11 Read More
Ohio home of serial killer for rent during Republican convention
The Ohio childhood home of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, available for rent in time for the Republican National Convention this summer, could have been had for $8,000 a month until Friday afternoon, when the price went up and references to the infamous criminal came down.2016-04-04 10:36:50 Read More
Panama Papers: What are they, who is involved and why are they important?
Heads of state, politicians, celebrities and criminals have been named in a huge cache of leaked files exposing almost 40 years of intricate methods to make use of offshore assets.2016-04-04 09:32:34 Read More
Panama Papers: What are they, who is involved and why are they important?
Heads of state, politicians, celebrities and criminals have been named in a huge cache of leaked files exposing almost 40 years of intricate methods to make use of offshore assets.2016-04-04 09:32:34 Read More
Panama Papers: Family of China's President Xi Jinping implicated
At least eight current or former members of the Politburo Standing Committee, the ruling Communist Party's most powerful body, have been implicated, highlighting the hot-button issue of wealth among China's ruling elite.2016-04-04 08:48:35 Read More
Pakistan PM's family hits back after Panama Papers leak
The family of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was defiant, defending their ownership of offshore companies after they were named in the Panama Papers. The leak shows how some of the world's most powerful people have secreted away their money in offshore jurisdictions.2016-04-04 08:00:11 Read More
Pakistan PM's family hit back after Panama Papers leak
The family of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was defiant on Monday, defending their ownership of offshore companies after they were named in the Panama Papers, one of the biggest leaks in history.2016-04-04 08:00:11 Read More
Pakistan PM's family hit back after Panama Papers leak
The family of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was defiant on Monday, defending their ownership of offshore companies after they were named in the Panama Papers, one of the biggest leaks in history.2016-04-04 08:00:11 Read More
'Crime of the century' also had a Panama connection?
2016-04-04 07:00:20 Read More'Crime of the century' also had a Panama connection?
2016-04-04 07:00:20 Read MorePanama Papers: Mossack Fonseca’s response in full to leak of private documents
The company has denied any wrong doing and said that it has operated "beyond reproach for 40 years" and has never been charged with criminal wrong-doing.2016-04-04 06:36:17 Read More
Colombian navy seizes more than one tonne of cocaine
The Colombian navy on Sunday said it had seized more than one tonne of cocaine and a semi-submersible "narco sub" in operations on the country's Pacific coastline. The navy said that it has destroyed or seized 91 such semi-submersible "narco subs" since 1993. This is the first one destroyed in 2016.2016-04-04 06:33:05 Read More
Icelandic Prime Minister facing calls to resign over leaked details of offshore company
The files reveal that Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson purchased a company called Wintris in 2007 with his wife but failed to declare this as an interest when he became an MP in 2009. Gunnlaugsson then sold his 50% of Wintris to his wife for $1, or 70p, just eight months later.2016-04-04 06:32:44 Read More
Australian tax office probes hundreds for possible tax evasion after Panama leak
The probe follows the reported leak of more than 11.5 million documents from the files of law firm Mossack Fonseca, based in the tax haven of Panama, revealing details of hundreds of thousands of clients.2016-04-04 06:27:49 Read More
Vietnam seizes Chinese vessel for intruding its waters
Vietnam's coast guard in a rare move has seized a Chinese vessel for allegedly intruding in its waters, state media reported. It said the vessel has been towed to the port city of Hai Phong, and its captain and two sailors, all Chinese, are under the supervision of Vietnamese authorities.2016-04-04 06:15:37 Read More
Vietnam seizes Chinese vessel for intruding its waters
Vietnam's coast guard in a rare move has seized a Chinese vessel for allegedly intruding in its waters, state media reported. It said the vessel has been towed to the port city of Hai Phong, and its captain and two sailors, all Chinese, are under the supervision of Vietnamese authorities.2016-04-04 06:15:37 Read More
Rains, floods kills 57 in northwest Pakistan, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
At least 57 people were killed and 27 others injured as flash floods triggered by torrential rains swept away houses across northwest Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Shangla district was most affected where 14 people were killed while 12 people died in Kohistan and eight in Swat.2016-04-04 06:00:37 Read More
Nuclear stockpile – Who has what
The world’s nuclear-armed states posses approximately 16,000 nuclear weapons. Russia and US account for 90 per cent of them. Here are the details.2016-04-04 05:34:19 Read More
Greece begins refugee deportations under EU plan
2016-04-04 04:47:41 Read MoreIconic Native American historian Joe Medicine Crow dead
Joseph Medicine Crow, an acclaimed Native American historian and last surviving war chief of Montana's Crow Tribe, has died. He was 102 years old. A member of the Crow Tribe's Whistling Water clan, Medicine Crow was raised by his grandparents in a rural area of the Crow Reservation near Lodge Grass, Montana.2016-04-04 04:45:51 Read More
Migrants arrive in Greek island for expulsion to Turkey
Buses believed to be carrying hundreds of migrants for deportation to Turkey arrived at the Greek island ports of Lesbos and Chios. The expulsion launches a controversial EU deal to send migrants back across the Aegean Sea that has been heavily criticized by rights groups on ethical grounds.2016-04-04 04:09:46 Read More
'Panama Papers' revelation a 'crime,' says law firm
"Privacy is a fundamental human right that is being eroded more and more in the modern world. Each person has a right to privacy, whether they are a king or a beggar," he said.2016-04-04 04:04:53 Read More
Panama Papers: Jurgen Mossack and Ramón Fonseca - the lawyers whose firm is at the centre of global controversy
John le Carre’s 1996 novel, The Tailor of Panama, tells the story of Harry Pendel, a British tailor who serves the great and good but whose refusal to come clean about his past almost leads to his downfall. In Panama, he believes, discretion is the only way.2016-04-04 03:31:03 Read More
Panama Papers: Millions of leaked documents reveal how world’s rich and powerful hid money
The documents, dubbed "The Panama Papers", reveal links to 72 current or former heads of state and accuse some of them of having vested interests in their own banks and looting their own countries.2016-04-04 03:15:12 Read More
Panama Papers: Millions of leaked documents reveal how world’s rich and powerful hide their money
The documents, dubbed "The Panama Papers", reveal links to 72 current or former heads of state and accuse some of them of having vested interests in their own banks and looting their own countries.2016-04-04 03:15:12 Read More
Panama Papers: Millions of leaked documents reveal how world’s rich and powerful hid money
The documents, dubbed "The Panama Papers", reveal links to 72 current or former heads of state and accuse some of them of having vested interests in their own banks and looting their own countries.2016-04-04 03:15:12 Read More
Putin aides, world leaders, celebs exposed in tax haven dump
2016-04-03 23:52:49 Read MoreWorld leaders, celebs on leaked tax havens list
More than 500 Indians, including Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, feature alongside aides of Russian president Vladimir Putin and football superstar Lionel Messi in a vast expose of tax havens - being called the 'Panama Papers' - published Sunday.The names of the Indians on the list have been published by The Indian Express newspaper. Other than the Bachchans, among the 500 Indians with offshore tax havens are DLF owner KP Singh and nine members of his family, as well as Adani Group founder Gautam Adani’s older brother Vinod Adani,2016-04-03 23:52:49 Read More
Nepal's coalition partner seeks Hindu State status
Nepal's pro-Hindu party, part of the ruling coalition, on Sunday said it will table an amendment motion in the Parliament to reinstate Nepal as a Hindu nation, warning of massive street protests if the demand is not met.2016-04-03 15:50:09 Read More
India, Saudi Arabia sign deals on terror financing, trade promotion
India and Saudi Arabia signed five agreements, including one on terror financing and another on promoting trade between the two countries, on Sunday, the second and final day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral visit to the Gulf kingdom.2016-04-03 14:56:13 Read More
Amtrak train derails near Philadelphia, two deaths reported
An Amtrak train locomotive derailed when it struck a backhoe in Chester, Pennsylvania on Sunday, killing two people, local TV stations reported. Amtrak, the US passenger train company, said it was suspending Northeast Corridor service between Philadelphia and New York because of the incident.2016-04-03 14:35:14 Read More
S African parliament to debate Jacob Zuma's impeachment motion
South Africa's parliament will debate on Tuesday a motion to impeach president Jacob Zuma, national assembly speaker Baleka Mbete said, after a top court ruled the president had violated the constitution.2016-04-03 14:27:49 Read More
Maldives police arrest 16 independent journalists
Maldives police arrested 16 independent journalists while breaking up a demonstration against an alleged crackdown on freedom of speech in the politically troubled nation, private media reported. Police used pepper spray and roughed up reporters who were staging a protest outside President's office.2016-04-03 14:06:41 Read More
Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda to surrender on April 5
Bangladesh's beleaguered former prime minister Khaleda Zia will surrender before a court on Tuesday and seek bail in a case against her for instigating a deadly petrol bomb attack on a bus during an anti-government protest last year, her lawyer said on Sunday.2016-04-03 13:53:18 Read More
In Istanbul, an Arabic bookstore anchors Syrian refugees
A bookstore in Istanbul has become an anchor for many Syrians who have stayed put in Turkey but crave a taste of home. The founder and owner of Pages, Samer al-Kadri, a refugee himself, says the store strives to be a bridge between Syrians, Turks and the myriad of foreigners who visit the city.2016-04-03 13:50:14 Read More
Rains kill 36 in northwestern Pakistan: Officials
At least 36 people were killed and 27 injured after heavy rain across northwest Pakistan caused the roofs of dozens of homes to collapse, officials said Sunday. Severe weather hits the country every year, with hundreds killed and huge tracts of prime farmland destroyed in recent years.2016-04-03 13:26:25 Read More
Muslim family seeks apology from United Airlines for 'Islamophobia'
The pilot of the Washington-bound flight asked Eaman-Amy Saad Shebley, her husband and their three young children to get off the plane at Chicago airport, citing 'safety issues'. The family had enquired whether the air stewardess could provide five-point harness safety seats for their children.2016-04-03 13:24:17 Read More
India, Saudi Arabia review strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud led delegation-level talks on Sunday, during which the entire gamut of the strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia was reviewed.2016-04-03 13:18:37 Read More
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Need to delink religion from terrorism: Modi
Terming terrorism as the enemy of humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said there was a need to "delink" religion from it and asserted that "segmented and partial" approaches to counter the menace will not be effective.2016-04-03 13:14:18 Read More
Donald Trump says nuclear war between Japan and North Korea would be 'terrible... but if they do, they do'
Donald Trump has caused international concern by saying a nuclear war between Japan and North Korea may be "terrible" but it would be "pretty quick". Speaking at campaign event in Wisconsin, Trump said Japan should use nuclear weapons to deter North Korea aggression instead of relying on the US.2016-04-03 12:44:17 Read More
First passenger flight leaves Brussels airport since March 22 attacks
Arnaud Feist, the CEO of Brussels Airport Co, says the three flights leaving on Sunday are "a sign of hope" that even partial passenger service could resume so soon following "the darkest days in the history of aviation in Belgium".2016-04-03 12:06:30 Read More
Suspected fragments of MH 370 found near Mauritius
Suspected fragments of Malaysian Airline's missing MH 370 flight have been found by a French couple on Rodrigues Island, an autonomous region of the Republic of Mauritius. Airplane debris was earlier found in Reunion Island, near Mauritius.2016-04-03 11:34:11 Read More
10 countries that let you drive with an Indian licence
Want to take a driving vacation abroad? Here’s a list of countries where you can use your Indian licence.2016-04-03 11:25:33 Read More
10 countries that let you drive with an Indian licence
Want to take a driving vacation abroad? Here’s a list of countries where you can use your Indian licence.2016-04-03 11:25:33 Read More
Indian among 14 foreigners arrested in drug bust in Lanka
The police has detained 14 foreigners - 10 Iranians, two Pakistanis, an Indian and a Singaporean in connection with the incident.2016-04-03 10:14:05 Read More
GST will be reality soon: PM Modi assures Saudi business leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a round table conference with top business leaders at the Saudi Chambers of Commerce in Riyadh on Sunday. He said his government has taken several policy initiatives to spur growth and progress in India, and assured the business leaders that Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill would be passed soon.2016-04-03 08:52:38 Read More
Power outage cripples Manila airport, thousands stranded
A rare power outage plunged a major section of the Philippine capital's main airport into darkness overnight, forcing flight cancellations that stranded thousands on Sunday. As many as 78 flights by the country's largest carrier Cebu Pacific were cancelled, affecting nearly 14,000 passengers.2016-04-03 08:40:16 Read More
The dirty old men of Pakistan
In the world we live in, there is no dearth of pious men who believe that most of the world's problems can be fixed by giving their women a little thrashing. And this business of a man's God-given right to give a woman a little thrashing has brought together all of Pakistan's pious men.2016-04-03 08:29:12 Read More
Thousands more displaced in Iraq as war between forces and Islamic State continues
Fighting between Iraqi forces and militants of the Islamic State group close to Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, has displaced over 2,000 people in the past week. These migrants are finding refuge in the town of Makhmour. The families are finding safety but their future remains uncertain.2016-04-03 06:42:12 Read More
Why Donald Trump can't break his own party
Trump (or Ted Cruz) could very well lead the party to a decisive and divisive defeat. If it was catastrophic enough, it could lead to changes in party strategy. Yet predictions of a Republican crackup should be greeted with skepticism. While rumors of the death of the Republican Party have been common in recent presidential elections, they have proved again and again to be vastly exaggerated.2016-04-03 05:31:22 Read More
Israel's security industry under spotlight over reported link to San Berardino iPhone battle
The reported involvement of an Israeli cyber security firm in the iPhone unlocking battle between the FBI and Apple has put the fast-growing industry - with its military connections - into the news. In its legal battle with Apple, the FBI has insisted it needed to unlock the phone to determine whether the couple had contact with terrorist groups or individuals.2016-04-03 04:52:37 Read More
Trump predicts 'very massive recession' in US
Coming off a tough week on the campaign trail in which he made a series of missteps, Donald Trump's latest comments bring him back into the limelight ahead of Tuesday's important primary in Wisconsin where he trails in the polls.2016-04-03 04:34:41 Read More
White House intruder caught after scaling fence: Secret Service
2016-04-03 01:14:28 Read MoreGangrape case settled for 1,200kg of wheat in Pakistan
A gangrape case in Pakistan has been allegedly settled for 1,200kg of wheat by local elders. The victim's father said that he was forced to settle the dispute through the 'jirga' and promised a compensation of 1,200kg of wheat. 'Jirga' is a traditional system of settling disputes through tribal elders.2016-04-03 00:58:50 Read More
Gang rape case settled for 1,200kg of wheat in Pak
2016-04-03 00:58:50 Read MoreUS military grants Indian-American Sikh officer religious rights
An Indian-American Sikh military officer in the US has been granted permission to wear a religious beard and turban while in uniform, the media reported on Friday.2016-04-03 00:53:20 Read More
Tainted firm tied to Malaysian PM funded ‘Wolf of Wall Street’
2016-04-03 00:50:55 Read MoreKey Somali jihadi killed in US air strike
2016-04-03 00:44:24 Read MoreBrother says Paris attacker refused to blow himself up
2016-04-03 00:43:03 Read MoreBrother says Paris attacker refused to blow himself up
2016-04-03 00:43:03 Read MoreBelgian police arrest protesters, stand off with youths
2016-04-02 16:51:50 Read MoreObama asks India Pakistan to tone down military doctrines, nuclear arsenal
2016-04-02 16:44:29 Read MoreUS plans third patrol near South China Sea islands
2016-04-02 16:22:30 Read MoreUN opens probe into Congo sex abuse claims
The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo said on Saturday it had opened an investigation into claims of sexual abuse against Tanzanian peacekeepers. The allegations "centre on UN personnel from the Tanzanian contingent" of the mission serving at Mavivi,2016-04-02 15:22:20 Read More
Brussels airport to reopen on Sunday with 3 flights
Brussels Airport is to reopen on Sunday, 12 days after its departure hall was wrecked by Islamic State suicide bombings, with chief executive Arnaud Feist announcing three flights. The flights to Athens, Turin and Faro will start leaving from Sunday afternoon.2016-04-02 14:56:06 Read More
Brussels airport to reopen on Sunday with 3 flights
Brussels Airport is to reopen on Sunday, 12 days after its departure hall was wrecked by Islamic State suicide bombings, with chief executive Arnaud Feist announcing three flights. The flights to Athens, Turin and Faro will start leaving from Sunday afternoon.2016-04-02 14:56:06 Read More
I am sick of Bernie Sanders’ lies on climate change: Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton may be all smiles on stage, but when it comes to climate change the democratic presidential candidate does occasionally lose her temper.2016-04-02 13:39:12 Read More
Palmyra: Mass grave 'containing bodies of beheaded women and children' found after ISIS driven out of Syrian city
A mass grave including the bodies of women and children has been uncovered in the former Isis stronghold of Palmyra. Syrian state media reported the grim discovery as troops loyal to Bashar al-Assad and his supporters continued work to clear the city after driving militants out.2016-04-02 12:19:21 Read More
PM Modi in Saudi Arabia to boost ties; deepen security cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Riyadh on a two-day visit to energy-powerhouse Saudi Arabia during which both countries are set to sign a raft of pacts to bolster their strategic partnership besides exploring ways to deepen security and counter-terror cooperation.2016-04-02 12:08:53 Read More
Turkey 'building centres' for migrants returned under EU deal
Turkey has begun work on two centres to process Syrian and other migrants after they return from Greece under a deal with the EU which comes into force next week. Work has now started on a centre in the major Aegean tourist resort of Cesme in Izmir province.2016-04-02 09:33:42 Read More
Strong earthquake hits Alaska, no tsunami warning
2016-04-02 07:52:17 Read MoreSaudi Arabia moving to reduce dependence on oil money
A top Saudi prince has announced new elements of a plan to reduce the kingdom's heavy dependence on oil, amid a drop in world prices that has sent shock waves through the Saudi economy. The plans include publicly selling shares of the state oil giant, Saudi Aramco.2016-04-02 07:17:48 Read More
Barack Obama calls for reduction in nuclear arsenal of India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan need to make progress in reducing their nuclear arsenal and ensure they do not "continually move in the wrong direction" while developing military doctrines, US President Barack Obama said on Friday.2016-04-02 07:13:41 Read More
Barack Obama calls for reduction in nuclear arsenal of India and Pakistan
India and Pakistan need to make progress in reducing their nuclear arsenal and ensure they do not "continually move in the wrong direction" while developing military doctrines, US President Barack Obama said on Friday.2016-04-02 07:13:41 Read More
Man sentenced to death for killing 9 in China nursing home
2016-04-02 06:22:44 Read MoreDonald Trump sued in Kentucky by 3 who say he incited crowd to violence
Three people who claim they were assaulted at a Donald Trump rally in Louisville, Kentucky, last month have filed a lawsuit against the Republican presidential candidate, saying he "incited a riot." Trump had stopped his 30-minute speech five times to point out protesters.2016-04-02 05:59:12 Read More
Trump sued in Kentucky by three who say he incited crowd to violence
Three people who claim they were assaulted at a Donald Trump rally in Louisville, Kentucky, last month have filed a lawsuit against the Republican presidential candidate, saying he "incited a riot." Trump had stopped his 30-minute speech five times to point out protesters.2016-04-02 05:59:12 Read More
Donald Trump sued for allegedly inciting violence
Three people who claim they were assaulted at a Donald Trump rally in Louisville, Kentucky last month, have filed a lawsuit against the Republican presidential candidate, saying he "incited a riot." Trump had stopped his 30-minute speech five times to point out protesters.2016-04-02 05:59:12 Read More
Donald Trump sued for allegedly inciting violence
Three people who claim they were assaulted at a Donald Trump rally in Louisville, Kentucky last month, have filed a lawsuit against the Republican presidential candidate, saying he "incited a riot." Trump had stopped his 30-minute speech five times to point out protesters.2016-04-02 05:59:12 Read More
Muslim family kicked off United Airlines flight for ‘how they looked’
2016-04-02 05:37:50 Read MoreState department halts review of Clinton emails at FBI request
The US state department has suspended plans for an internal review of former secretary of state Hillary Clinton's emails at the request of the FBI. Clinton, the front-runner in the race for the Democratic Party nomination in the presidential election, has apologized for using a private email server for official business while in office from 2009 to 2013.2016-04-02 04:23:31 Read More
Saudi Arabia 'on course to double number of beheadings this year'
Saudi Arabia has already executed 82 people this year and is on course to behead twice as many prisoners in 2015. This would be more than double the 158 executions carried out last year, which was in itself a dramatic rise on the 88 people it beheaded in 2014. The figures were compiled by a UK organisation.2016-04-02 03:30:14 Read More
Saudi Arabia 'on course to double number of beheadings this year'
Saudi Arabia has already executed 82 people this year and is on course to behead twice as many prisoners in 2015. This would be more than double the 158 executions carried out last year, which was in itself a dramatic rise on the 88 people it beheaded in 2014. The figures were compiled by a UK organisation.2016-04-02 03:30:14 Read More
Saudi Arabia 'on course to double number of beheadings this year'
Saudi Arabia has already executed 82 people this year and is on course to behead twice as many prisoners in 2015. This would be more than double the 158 executions carried out last year, which was in itself a dramatic rise on the 88 people it beheaded in 2014. The figures were compiled by a UK organisation.2016-04-02 03:30:14 Read More
Seoul: N. Korea fires missile and tries to jam GPS signals
North Korea fired a short-range missile into the sea and tried to jam GPS navigation signals in South Korea, Seoul officials said, hours after US, South Korean and Japanese leaders pledged to work closer together to prevent North Korea from advancing its nuclear and missile programs.2016-04-02 02:36:20 Read More
Trump lacks understanding about foreign policy: Obama
US President Barack Obama has said Donald Trump's suggestion that Japan and South Korea should consider obtaining nuclear weapons demonstrates that he lacks understanding about foreign policy and the world at large.2016-04-02 01:24:14 Read More
Sympathisers urge Trump to get more serious in White House bid
Donald Trump is facing pressure to adopt a more serious tone in his US presidential campaign from Republicans worried that a string of missteps may do him lasting damage in remaining state-by-state contests needed to clinch the nomination.2016-04-02 00:24:13 Read More
Military, ruling party clash over Suu Kyi as 'state adviser'
Naypyidaw/ Myanmar's upper house of parliament approved a bill on Friday that gives Aung San Suu Kyi a powerful government role, despite opposition from the military on the second day of her party's new administration.2016-04-02 00:21:25 Read More
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North Korea to block Twitter, FB, YouTube
North Korea has announced it is blocking Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and South Korean websites in a move underscoring its concern with the spread of online information.2016-04-02 00:19:28 Read More
After training, CIA forgets explosives in Virginia school bus
Virginia school bus ferrying students to and from classes this week had explosives under the hood after the CIA accidentally left them following a training exercise, the intelligence agency said.2016-04-02 00:17:54 Read More
South Africa's Zuma admits actions 'inconsistent' with constitution
South African President Jacob Zuma defended himself on Friday after a damning court judgment over public funds used to upgrade his private residence, but admitted his conduct was "inconsistent" with the constitution.2016-04-01 18:11:04 Read More
Our nuclear programme safer compared to India's: Pakistan
Amidst global concerns over the safety of its nuclear weapons, Pakistan has asserted that unlike India, it has never suffered an accident or breach of security while rubbishing allegations that Islamabad's nuclear installations were insecure, Dawn online reported.2016-04-01 15:03:48 Read More
Our nuclear programme safer compared to India: Pakistan
Amidst global concerns over the safety of its nuclear weapons, Pakistan has asserted that unlike India, it has never suffered an accident or breach of security while rubbishing allegations that Islamabad's nuclear installations were insecure, Dawn online reported.2016-04-01 15:03:48 Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautions against state-sponsored nuclear terrorism
Pakistan has also made a show of arresting an alleged Indian spy in Balochistan and charged New Delhi with fomenting terrorism in its territory, but the allegations carry little weight given Pakistan’s long history of exporting terrorism across the western world beyond the subcontinent.2016-04-01 14:26:53 Read More
Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's escaped ex-wife says he was 'a normal family man'
Baghdadi, who has declared himself "caliph" of the Islamic State, is one of the most wanted terrorists in the world. The US placed a $10 million bounty on his head. He reportedly held women captive as his private property and raped a number of them.2016-04-01 14:18:09 Read More
The 13 countries where being an atheist is punishable by death
It’s often said that the world is becoming an increasingly secular place. Just last week David Cameron sparked backlash when he used his Easter message to describe the UK as “a Christian countryâ€. Critics pointed out that just 30 per cent of people in the UK describe themselves as religious, making Britain one of the least religious countries in the world. 53 per cent of people say they have no faith, while 13 per cent claim they are committed atheists.2016-04-01 14:12:34 Read More
US, Saudi Arabia join hands to sanction Pakistani entities ahead of Modi visit to Riyadh
The United States and Saudi Arabia came together on Thursday to sanction Pakistani individuals and terrorist entities, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Riyadh.2016-04-01 13:24:37 Read More
Turkey forcibly returning Syrians to war zone, Amnesty says
Amnesty International says Turkey has forcibly returned hundreds of Syrian refugees to their homeland since mid-January. It said this practice exposes "fatal flaws" in an agreement between Turk and the European Union. It says research suggests that around 100 Syrians expelled from Turkey each day.2016-04-01 12:11:12 Read More
Turkey forcibly returning Syrians to war zone, Amnesty says
The EU-Turkey deal, which aims to stem the flow of illegal migrants and goes into effect on April 4, threatens the rights of asylum seekers, and advocacy groups question whether Turkey is a safe country for them.2016-04-01 12:11:12 Read More
Paris explosion: Injuries reported after blast caused by gas leak in French capital
A violent explosion rocked the centre of Paris on Friday, destroying part of a building and sending smoke rising over the French capital. The cause of the explosion was unclear but witnesses suggested a gas leak may have been the cause.2016-04-01 11:42:47 Read More
International peacekeepers ‘forced Central African Republic girls into sex with dog’
The United Nations has been in the spotlight for months over dozens of allegations of child rape and other sexual abuses by its peacekeepers, especially those based in Central African Republic, which has faced sectarian violence since 2013.2016-04-01 10:42:38 Read More
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