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13 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

Trump brings in 2 Indian-Americans for top govt. posts

Indian-American Raj Shah has been appointed to a key position in US President Donald Trump's communication team.

13 Sep 2017

Emmanuel Macron

Prisoners escape in Hurricane Irma-hit British islands, hunt is on

Several prisoners remain on the run after over 100 of them escaped while Hurricane Irma pummelled the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in the Caribbean.

13 Sep 2017

Emmanuel Macron

Labor union protests: Macron faces his first major political challenge

French President Emmanuel Macron's approval ratings have significantly dipped in the past four months since he's come to power.

12 Sep 2017

India

India to fulfill Afghanistan's request, will extend military assistance

India has agreed to extend its assistance to Afghan security forces, during a strategic partnership council meeting between Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj and her Afghan counterpart Salahuddin Rabbani in New Delhi.

Trump's refugee ban gets temporary reprieve by Supreme Court

Last week, US President Donald Trump's temporary ban on most refugees suffered a legal blow after an appeals court blocked it.

12 Sep 2017

Florida

Two-thirds of Hurricane Irma-hit Florida left without electricity

Thousands of Floridians who had to evacuate inland ahead of the category five Hurricane Irma, have returned to shattered homes.

12 Sep 2017

North Korea

UN Security Council imposes new sanctions on North Korea

The UN Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea following its recent H-bomb test.

12 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

Bannon: Trump firing Comey biggest mistake in 'political history'

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon said President Donald Trump's decision to fire FBI Director James Comey was the biggest mistake made in "modern political history."

12 Sep 2017

Pakistan News

What goes into the making of a suicide bomber?

In the light of increasing terror attacks in the world, many have tried to understand what goes into the making of a suicide bomber.

12 Sep 2017

India

India and Japan: Friends in need, friends indeed

For Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, time is a ticking bomb, because with every passing minute they are coming closer to a problem, that if not remedied, would be catastrophic for both the economies.

11 Sep 2017

ISIS

Egypt: 18 cops killed in blast carried out by IS

A deadly terrorist attack on a police convoy in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula claimed the lives of 18 policemen, injuring seven others.

11 Sep 2017

Switzerland

30 injured after two trains collide in Switzerland

At least 30 people were injured after two trains collided in Switzerland's world-famous Matterhorn railway line.

11 Sep 2017

BBC

UN: Violence against Rohingyas in Myanmar 'seems like ethnic cleansing'

The UN human rights chief Zeid Raad Al Hussein said Myanmar's security operation against the Rohingya "seems a textbook example of ethnic cleansing"

11 Sep 2017

Germany

Six injured in suspected tear gas attack at Frankfurt Airport

Reports are coming in of a suspected tear gas attack at Germany's Frankfurt Airport. Several people are believed to be injured.

11 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

"I am done being a candidate," says Hillary Clinton

Two-time presidential candidate Hillary Clinton opened up about her defeat to Donald Trump in the 2016 elections in a recent CBS interview.

11 Sep 2017

India

Afghan foreign minister seeks closer bilateral ties during India visit

Afghan foreign minister Salahuddin Rabbani arrived in India on Sunday for a three-day visit aimed at advancing the bilateral strategic relationship.

11 Sep 2017

Bangladesh

Rohingya refugees recount village massacre by Myanmar military

In spine-chilling interviews given to Agence France-Presse (AFP), a group of Rohingya Muslim refugees in Bangladesh detailed how the Myanmar military allegedly slaughtered their family members and burned their village.

11 Sep 2017

Florida

Hurricane Irma makes landfall, leaves Florida in tatters

Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys yesterday morning, marking its much-dreaded arrival to the US.

Fresh evidence indicates alleged Saudi Arabia connection in 9/11 attack

Evidence that was submitted in the 9/11 lawsuit reportedly reveals that the Saudi Arabian embassy in Washington may have funded a "dry run" for the 9/11 attacks.

11 Sep 2017

Electric Vehicles

China plans to ban petrol and diesel cars soon

China's pollution level is one of the highest in the world; it's been seeking to remedy the situation for some time now.

10 Sep 2017

Sweden

Museum of Failure features Apple's Newton, Google Glass

The latest additions, to Sweden's prestigious (or not so prestigious, it's a confusing affair) Museum of Failure, are Google Glass and Apple Newton.

10 Sep 2017

Germany

The eccentricities of Einstein: Could you learn something from them?

Genius is not a result of genetics alone. What you do every day contributes significantly to your bodily development, including the brain's.

10 Sep 2017

YouTube

70% Americans get their news from social media, says survey

Pew Research Center survey says, almost two-thirds of American adults get "at least some of their news on social media" and two-in-ten among them use it as their primary source of news.

10 Sep 2017

Florida

Hurricane Irma evacuation: Florida running out of time

After sowing the seeds of destruction in Cuba, Hurricane Irma is powering towards Florida and is expected to make landfall soon.

10 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

Saudi Arabia suspends talks with Qatar over protocol row

Saudi Arabia has suspended dialogue with Qatar, shortly after a phone call between Qatar's emir and the Saudi crown prince.

09 Sep 2017

Mexico

Death toll from magnitude-8.1 earthquake in Mexico rises to 61

The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck off Mexico's southern coast on Thursday has risen to 61.

09 Sep 2017

India

Days after BRICS declaration, China does about-turn on Pak terror

It's barely been five days since China joined other BRICS countries to condemn Pakistan-based terror groups in a declaration.

09 Sep 2017

India

Canadian court approves extradition of 'honor killing' accused to India

The Canadian Supreme Court has approved the extradition of two Indo-Canadians facing charges in India over their alleged role in an "honour killing."

09 Sep 2017

Florida

Florida braces for 'devastation' before category five Hurricane Irma's landfall

The head of the US federal emergency agency Brock Long said the category five Hurricane Irma will either "devastate" Florida or its neighboring states.

09 Sep 2017

Philippines

Philippines controversial anti-drug president's son named in $125mn narcotics scandal

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's eldest son Paolo has denied involvement in a $125 million drug smuggling operation.

Guo Wengui, exiled Chinese billionaire seeks asylum in the US

Guo Wengui, a billionaire exiled from China for exposing corruption in the top rung of the Chinese Communist Party, has sought political asylum in the US.

08 Sep 2017

Pakistan News

US orders Pakistan's largest private bank to close NY operations

After functioning for 40 years, the New York branch of Pakistan's Habib Bank has been ordered shut by US regulators after repeated warnings on possible terror funding and money laundering.

08 Sep 2017

South Korea

Should India be worried about North Korea's H-bomb?

North Korea recently tested an H-bomb in its sixth and most powerful nuclear test, triggering significant international security concerns.

Trump's attempt at restricting refugees rejected by appeals court

The Trump administration's efforts to temporarily ban most refugees from entering America has been rejected by a US appeals court.

08 Sep 2017

Tsunami

Tsunami warning issued after Mexico quake: Know about the risks

After a massive 8.0 earthquake hit the southern coast of Mexico killing at least five and triggering mass evacuations, tsunami warnings have been issued for several countries including the Cook Islands, Ecuador, Fiji, El Salvador, Guatemala and Kiribati.

08 Sep 2017

Florida

Hurricane Irma devastates Caribbean, is expected to hit Florida

Hurricane Irma has lashed the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British overseas territory, after causing widespread destruction across the Caribbean that's left at least 14 people dead.

08 Sep 2017

India

Rohingya crisis: India refuses to endorse international declaration against Myanmar

Standing with Myanmar on the Rohingya crisis, India refused to sign the Bali Declaration on meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in Indonesia.

08 Sep 2017

Tsunami

8.4 magnitude earthquake hits Mexico, tsunami warning issued

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.4 struck southern Mexico on September 7. At least five are confirmed dead.

08 Sep 2017

Donald Trump

US Senate approves $15bn hurricane relief package, raises debt ceiling

The US Senate has passed a $15.25 billion relief package for Hurricane Harvey and Irma.

08 Sep 2017

Israel

Reports: Israel bombs military facility in Syria

The Syrian Army has claimed that Israeli warplanes have attacked a military base in Masyaf in the country's western region.