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Pence walks out of NFL game over national anthem protest
US Vice-President Mike Pence walked out of a National Football League (NFL) game in Indiana after several players kneeled in protest for the American national anthem.
US' Richard Thaler wins 2017 Nobel Prize for Economics
American scholar Richard Thaler has won the 2017 Nobel Prize for Economics for his work in behavioral economics. The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Top senator: Trump putting US 'on path to World War-III'
Bob Corker, a senior Republican Senator, has warned that President Donald Trump's hot-headed tweets against other countries could lead America "on the path to World War III."
Trump outlines new measures for DACA immigrants, Democrats reject it
The White House has listed several measures which US President Donald Trump insists should be part of any legislation for the recently deferred Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programme.
US-Turkey suspend visa services over diplomatic row
The arrest and detention of a US consulate worker in Istanbul last week seems to have strained US-Turkey diplomatic relations.
White nationalists return to Charlottesville, chant "Russia is our friend"
White supremacists became the subject of national scorn in the US after one woman was killed in violent clashes between right-wing supporters and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Kim Jong-un promotes sister Kim Yo-jong to top decision-making body
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has promoted his sister, Kim Yo-jong, to the country's top decision-making body, the Workers Party's Politburo.
China urges US to recognize Pakistan's role in fighting terrorism
India and the US have been turning up the pressure on Pakistan to force it to act against homegrown terror.
Nirmala Sitharaman teaches Chinese soldiers the meaning of 'Namastey'
When Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the Sino-Indian border in Sikkim, one thing the Chinese personnel weren't expecting was a lesson in Indian traditions.
Trump: Only one thing will work against North Korea
For better or worse, US President Donald Trump has been frequently provoking North Korea on Twitter amid rising tensions.
After Harvey and Irma, US mainland hit by Hurricane Nate
After Hurricanes Harvey and Irma ripped through Texas and Florida respectively, Hurricane Nate has made landfall in the state of Louisiana.
Catalonia referendum: Thousands attend pro-unity rallies in Madrid
Tens of thousands of Spaniards have taken to the streets in Madrid in a pro-unity rally against the disputed referendum for Catalan independence that took place on October 1.
SA healer gets life for instigating murder of Indian-origin woman
A healer in South Africa has been sentenced to life imprisonment for 'instigating' the beheading of an Indian-origin woman.
Reports: Saudi police foil attack near king's palace in Jeddah
American citizens have been warned by the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia to exercise caution in the area surrounding the king's place in Jeddah, following reports of an attack there.
NASA is going back to the Moon under Trump's administration!
While other countries and private space organizations are aiming for Mars and beyond, the US's NASA is "returning" to the Moon under President Donald Trump.
India-EU summit: Both sides commit to jointly fight terrorism
India and the EU adopted a Joint Statement on Cooperation in Combating Terrorism on Friday during the 14th India-EU summit in New Delhi.
US to sell THAAD system to Saudi in $15bn deal
The US has approved a $15 billion deal to sell its Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system to Saudi Arabia.
Trump scales back free birth control access, will affect millions
US President Donald Trump has decreed that employers and insurers can opt out of providing free birth control to women, on grounds of "religious beliefs" or "moral convictions."
Lebanon's 'most powerful woman' fired reportedly over anti-Saudi Arabia tweet
Major Suzan Hajj Hobeiche, popular as "Lebanon's most powerful woman", has been fired from her position as head of the Cybercrime and Intellectual Property Bureau.
Why are Japanese people working themselves to death?
"Karoshi" or deaths from overworking have been on the rise in Japan.
Amsterdam student fights catcalling through selfies with harassers
A commonly overlooked form of sexism in daily life is catcalling - sexual comments made by men at passing women.
ICAN, campaign against nuclear weapons, wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, known as ICAN, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2017. An announcement was made today in Oslo, Norway.
Pakistan warns India against surgical strikes, attacks on nuclear installations
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif has warned India against conducting any surgical strikes in its territory or targeting its nuclear installations.
Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Pak army to decide on mercy petition
The Pakistani Army said it's close to reaching a decision on retired Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav's mercy petition.
US: New bill backs funding for Trump's border-wall
Looks like Trump's proposed US-Mexico border wall is inching closer to reality, even as Congressional funding remains a question mark.
Reports: Russian hackers stole classified US cyber tools from NSA
Hackers backed by the Russian government stole highly sensitive spying tools from US National Security Agency (NSA) in 2015 after a contractor loaded the information on his home computer.
Las Vegas shooting: Do Republicans favour banning gun accessories?
The recent Las Vegas shooting has once again brought up the political debate on gun control.
China increases troop presence, widens road near Doklam standoff site
China continues to maintain a troop presence in an area close to the site of the Doklam standoff with India.
AgustaWestland scam: Interpol arrests Italian middleman on ED's request
The Interpol has detained Carlos Gerosa, a middleman in the controversial AgustaWestland chopper deal in Italy; he was apprehended on his way from Switzerland to Italy.
Deadly blast in Pakistan's Balochistan shrine kills 12 people
A suicide bomb blast inside the Fatehpur shrine in the Jhal Magsi district of Pakistan's Balochistan province has claimed the lives of at least 12 people while injuring 25 others.
Kazuo Ishiguro wins 2017 Nobel Literature Prize
62-year-old British novelist Kazuo Ishiguro has been awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize for Literature.
Las Vegas shooting: Gunman's girlfriend denies knowledge of attack
Las Vegas shooter, Stephen Paddock's girlfriend Marilou Danley has said that she had no idea that her partner was planning the shooting.
Suspected 'acoustic attack:' US expels Cuban diplomats from Washington
In a new development, the US state department has moved to expel 15 Cuban diplomats from Washington.
Zimbabwean journalist arrested over first lady's used underwear story
A Zimbabwean journalist was recently jailed for reporting how the country's first lady Grace Mugabe donated her used clothes including her underwear to her party supporters.
Spain: Will Catalonia become independent soon?
Catalonia's people overwhelmingly voted for independence from Spain in a recently conducted referendum.
Trump administration echoes India's 'One Belt One Road' stance
The Trump administration appears to have expressed support for India's opposition to China's One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative.
Indian scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan named WHO's Deputy Director-General
The World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva has appointed India's Dr. Soumya Swaminathan as the Deputy Director-General for Programmes. She is currently the Director-General of Indian Council of Medical Research.
Trump appears to complain about Puerto Rico hurricane relief cost
US President Donald Trump has praised his administration's response to the category-four Hurricane Maria which pummelled Puerto Rico.
Gun manufacturers' shares perform well after Las Vegas shooting
The recent Las Vegas shooting incident has left many Americans feeling shocked and insecure.
American musician Tom Petty dies, at 66
Tom Petty, whom most of us know as the lead singer of the band "Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers" has died in California at 66 years of age.