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19 Dec 2018
Russia NewsUS President Trump's ex-security chief sold country out, says Judge
A federal judge abruptly postponed the sentencing hearing for Michael Flynn, US President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, yesterday after a stunning hearing in which the judge accused Flynn of selling out his country.
18 Dec 2018
Terrorist OrganizationsPakistan minister vows to protect UN designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed
In an incident that is bound to cause a furore, a Pakistan minister was seen pledging government support to 26/11 mastermind and UN designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed.
18 Dec 2018
Sri LankaAfter Wickremesinghe's reinstatement, Lanka-Parliament to convene today for first time
Sri Lanka's Parliament is set to convene today for the first time after the reinstatement of Ranil Wickremesinghe as prime minister that ended the 51-day political standoff in the country.
18 Dec 2018
United Nations (UN)UN Assembly adopts refugee pact, only US, Hungary vote 'no'
The UN General Assembly yesterday adopted, by a wide majority, a Global Compact on Refugees aimed at improving efforts to manage large refugee movements but without the support of the United States and Hungary.
17 Dec 2018
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia slams US Senate vote as 'interference'
Saudi Arabia today slammed as "interference" US Senate resolutions over its war in Yemen and critic Jamal Khashoggi's murder, warning that the move could have repercussions on its strategic ties with Washington.
17 Dec 2018
Pakistan NewsIndian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari released from Pakistan jail
Pakistan today released Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari, whose three-year jail term ended Saturday, days after a top court gave a one-month deadline to the government to complete formalities to deport him.
17 Dec 2018
North KoreaN Korea warns US sanctions may 'block path to denuclearization'
North Korea has condemned the US over its latest sanctions measures, warning the policy could "block the path to denuclearization on the Korean peninsula forever".
17 Dec 2018
IndiaPhilippines' Catriona Gray, of 'lava walk' fame, crowned Miss Universe-2018
It's that time of the year, when several beauties, from all across the world, come together to compete for the Miss World and Miss Universe titles.
17 Dec 2018
Health & WellnessChinese man sniffs smelly socks every day, develops lung infection
The world is full of people with weird habits, who often learn to get rid of them the hard way.
17 Dec 2018
JapanJapan: Massive blast rocks Sapporo leaving 42 injured
Residents of the northern Japanese city of Sapporo were preparing for a quiet Sunday night, when a massive explosion rocked their city.
16 Dec 2018
ParisNations agree on milestone common rulebook for Paris climate treaty
Nations today struck a deal to breathe life into the landmark 2015 Paris climate treaty after marathon UN talks that failed to match the ambition the world's most vulnerable countries need to avert dangerous global warming.
15 Dec 2018
IndiaUS: Indian-origin man wins lottery, will donate to underprivileged children
In a touching incident, an Indian-origin man in Florida, United States, who recently won a lottery of $14.5 million (Rs. 104.4 crore), has decided to use the amount to help the underprivileged children in India.
15 Dec 2018
CanadaChicken-egg sized diamond of 552-carat found in Canada
In a 'shining' discovery, the largest diamond known in North America has been unearthed in Canada.
15 Dec 2018
Merry ChristmasUK: Santa Claus tells children to "get the f*** out"
Christmas is about to arrive and the holiday spirit is high. Children are eagerly waiting for their jolly bearded man, Santa Claus, who comes every year to give them their Christmas presents.
15 Dec 2018
Donald TrumpTrump names Mick Mulvaney as interim Chief of Staff
US President Donald Trump has named his budget director Mick Mulvaney as interim White House Chief of Staff, putting a halt to a chaotic search to who will take over one of the most important positions in the federal government.
15 Dec 2018
Donald TrumpChina wants to make big, very comprehensive trade deal: Trump
A major US-China trade deal may happen soon, US President Donald Trump said yesterday, asserting that Beijing wants to make it "big and very comprehensive".
15 Dec 2018
Sri LankaSri Lanka: Rajapaksa resigns, Wickremesinghe likely to take oath tomorrow
Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was appointed as Sri Lanka's Prime Minister on October 26 by President Maithripala Sirisena in a controversial move, resigned today, as two crucial Supreme Court decisions made the embattled former strongman's efforts to cling to premiership "untenable".
15 Dec 2018
Turkey#KhashoggiMurder: 'I know how to cut', Khashoggi killer heard saying
On Friday, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that one of the killers of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was heard saying, "I know how to cut," in the audio tape of the killing sent by Turkey to the US and other countries.
15 Dec 2018
Pakistan News6 Pakistani soldiers killed as terrorists target convoy in Balochistan
At least six Pakistani soldiers were killed and 14 injured in a bomb blast yesterday, when terrorists targeted their convoy in the strife-torn Balochistan province.
14 Dec 2018
Saudi ArabiaYemen deal 'will help bring back security': Saudi-envoy to US
Saudi Arabia and its Arab coalition partners "strongly support" an agreement reached on Yemen in UN-brokered peace talks yesterday, which includes a ceasefire in the vital port of Hodeida, Riyadh's US ambassador Khalid bin Salman said.
14 Dec 2018
Russia NewsEU rolls over Russia sanctions over Ukraine turmoil: EU President
EU leaders extended punishing economic sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine for another six months yesterday, amid heightened tensions between Kiev and Moscow over their Azov Sea clash.
14 Dec 2018
FacebookPaw-inspiring: Faithful stray dogs wait for homeless owner outside hospital
A wise man once said, "A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you have that in your life, things won't be too bad."
14 Dec 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Operational independence of central banks important: IMF director
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said that "operational independence" of central banks like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was important for carrying out their responsibilities.
14 Dec 2018
Pranab MukherjeeGhana: Government removes 'racist' Gandhi statue from university grounds
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi, which had been unveiled in 2016 by President Pranab Mukherjee at the University of Ghana, has been removed from the university grounds on account of Gandhi's "racist" outlook towards Africans.
14 Dec 2018
DetroitUS: Indian-techie, who assaulted sleeping-woman on flight, gets 9-years jail
A federal court in Detroit sentenced an Indian techie to nine years in prison after he was convicted of assaulting a sleeping woman on a plane.
14 Dec 2018
Donald TrumpWhite House trade advisor vows 'tough' talks with China
United States President Donald Trump's trade negotiators will hold "tough" talks with China, a senior White House advisor said yesterday while cautioning against watching day-to-day reports on the negotiations.
14 Dec 2018
New JerseyIt was literally raining cash on this US road
We all had that moment where we find a crisp note (of any denomination) lying on the road, and a greedy little smile appears on our faces.
14 Dec 2018
MaliOver 40 killed in attack near Mali's border with Niger
Suspected jihadists, on motorcycles, have killed at least 42 people during a series of attacks on Tuareg nomadic camps in Mali yesterday.
13 Dec 2018
Google#GoogleHearing: Interesting revelations by CEO Sundar Pichai during Congressional hearing
Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently testified before the US Congress on the tech giant's use of consumer data and was grilled on a range of issues.
13 Dec 2018
Ministry Of External AffairsPresident Ram Nath Kovind visits Shri Kali temple in Myanmar
President Ram Nath Kovind today visited a temple of goddess Kali in Yangon, Myanmar.
13 Dec 2018
White HouseSeriously considering running for US presidency in 2020: Tulsi Gabbard
Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, has hinted that she might be running for the White House in 2020.
13 Dec 2018
IndiaHere's how you can watch shooting stars tonight
There's good news for stargazers today.
13 Dec 2018
GermanyRecently, this German town had chocolate river flowing through
Every soul on earth loves chocolates.
12 Dec 2018
Donald Trump#RussiaProbe: Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen sentenced to 3yrs in prison
US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, has been sentenced to three years in prison by a Manhattan federal court.
12 Dec 2018
IndiaJack Dorsey pleads ignorance about Brahmanical patriarchy; wants FIR quashed
In the latest development in the 'Smash Brahmanical Patriarchy' controversy involving Jack Dorsey, the Twitter CEO has pleaded ignorance, and has asked the Rajasthan High Court to quash an FIR against him.
12 Dec 2018
WorldOil-producers to review cuts impact, sign pact in April: UAE
Oil producers, who earlier agreed to trim production to boost prices, will meet in April to review the impact and sign a long-term pact, the UAE's Energy Minister said.
12 Dec 2018
ZomatoUS man receives dirty underwear along with Uber Eats delivery
Who doesn't love unintentional surprise gifts? Be it a Rs. 100 note from your jeans' back pocket, or free dessert from a restaurant, we all love receiving such little surprises.
12 Dec 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan rejects US religious freedom report, calls it 'politically motivated'
Pakistan today rejected as "unilateral and politically motivated" the US's decision to place it on its annual list of nations that infringe on religious freedom.
12 Dec 2018
IndiaIndia-Myanmar friendship driven by quest for mutual peace, prosperity: Kovind
The friendship between India and Myanmar is not driven by short-term goals, but by a lasting quest for mutual peace and prosperity, President Ram Nath Kovind said yesterday, as he extended New Delhi's support for preserving the unity and territorial integrity of the neighboring country.
12 Dec 2018
IndiaAttempts being made to dilute CBDR-principle: India at UN climate-talks
India and other developing countries complained at the UN Climate talks in Poland that attempts were being made to do away with the Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) principle that states that all nations are responsible for addressing the climate change.
