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Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi at University of California. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Ready to be 2019 PM candidate: Rahul Gandhi at University of California

During his speech at the prestigious American university, Rahul said the Congress had broken the back of terrorism in Kashmir by 2013.

12 Sep 2017 9:25 AM

A number of demonstrators with their faces covered were escorted out of the park by police, who reported 14 arrests, mostly for violating a ban on masks, sticks and other potential weapons. (Photo: AFP)

Violence breaks out at Berkeley political protest

The counter-demonstrators surrounded their outnumbered rivals, chanting: 'No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA' and 'Go home Nazi'.

28 Aug 2017 12:55 PM

Powell was the passenger, but was arrested after police found a warrant under her name for a shoplifting incident. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

California to pay $85,000 to Muslim woman over forcibly removing hijab

Powell spent the night in prison without her headscarf. It was returned when her husband posted her bond.

12 Aug 2017 10:29 AM

The plane, a Boeing 208, had been waiting to taxi to its arrival gate when the teen opened an emergency exit, jumped out and ran away. (Photo: Representational/ AP)

17-year-old teen jumps out of plane from emergency door at San Francisco airport

San Francisco Airport spokesman Doug Yakel says the 17-year-old removed the door as the plane was heading to a gate on Tuesday.

02 Aug 2017 2:30 PM

An official looks at a van that plowed into a group of people on a Los Angeles sidewalk. A witness to the crash told The Associated Press the van jumped a curb and careened into a group of people eating outside The Fish Spot restaurant in the city's Mid-Wilshire neighborhood. The cause of the crash is under investigation. (Photo: AP)

8 people injured in van strikes diners on LA sidewalk

The vehicle knocked down a white picket fence that served as a barrier between diners and pedestrians on the sidewalk.

31 Jul 2017 12:07 PM

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron (Photo: AP)

Russia used Facebook to spy on Macron campaign during presidential polls

Facebook said in April it had taken action against fake accounts that were spreading misinformation about the French election.

27 Jul 2017 12:10 PM

Authorities say Obdulia Sanchez, 18, was driving the car Friday when it veered onto the shoulder of a road about 75 miles (120.7 kilometers) northwest of Fresno. (Photo: Representational/AP)

US: Teenage driver livestreams in fatal car crash that killed sister

After a gap in the livestream, the driver is seen leaning over the body of the girl, trying to shake her awake and saying she was sorry.

25 Jul 2017 12:52 PM

Simson could walk free as early as October 1. (Photo :AP)

Former NFL footballer OJ Simpson wins parole, set for October release

Simpson severed nine years in prison after being convicted for a double murder in 1995.

21 Jul 2017 11:15 AM

Merced and Mariposa County Sheriff's Office members attend a briefing during a wildfire in Mariposa County, California. (Photo: AP)

US: Evacuation of Mariposa ordered due to Detwiler Fire in California

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ordered evacuations for some residents living southwest of Yosemite National Park.

19 Jul 2017 11:12 AM

Trump's travel ban harsh blow: Iranian-American community

The temporary ban requires people who want new visas to prove a close family relation in the US or an existing relationship with an entity.

01 Jul 2017 12:06 PM

Pakistani human rights activist Mukhtar Mai (C) receives a standing ovation as she takes the stage following performance of the opera 'Thumbprint', at the Roy and Edna Disney/Calarts Theater (REDCAT) in Los Angeles

Pakistan rape victim turned activist attends US opera inspired by her story

The opera, by composer Kamala Sankaram and librettist Susan Yankowitz, recounts Mai's 2002 rape and her decision to defy her attackers.

17 Jun 2017 2:47 PM

Welcome to "Goat Yoga," the latest fitness craze sweeping the United States (Photo: AP)

Yoga with goats craze takes off in US

Some 20 people and 15 goats -- 11 kids and four moms -- took part in the yoga class

15 Jun 2017 9:01 PM

Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor will fight in Las vegas. (Photo: instagram/Floyd Mayweather)

Mayweather, McGregor agree to August fight

The fight confirmed on Wednesday is expected to gross millions of dollars, with Mayweather a solid favorite.

15 Jun 2017 11:53 AM

Investigators recovered two firearms from the scene. (Photo: AP)

San Francisco UPS shooting: 4 dead including gunman; 2 injured

Police responding to the facility in the Potrero Hill neighbourhood found wounded victims and pulled them to safety.

15 Jun 2017 8:19 AM

Uber CEO to take leave, leadership team to run company

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick told employees on Tuesday he will take time away from the company he helped to found.

14 Jun 2017 9:18 AM

Golden State Warriors players celebrate after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland (Photo:AP)

Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry lead Warriors to NBA title

Golden State Warriors defeated LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 to take home title.

13 Jun 2017 10:04 AM

Prosecutors in South Carolina released the video on Friday (Photo: Youtube grab)

Video: Police rescue US woman locked inside metal storage container for 2 months

A search of the property led investigators to Carver’s body, buried in a shallow grave.

12 Jun 2017 6:26 PM

The recommendations will be released to Uber employees on Tuesday, said the representative, who declined to be identified.

Uber board adopts all recommendations from Eric Holder investigation

The board's decisions follow a series of public-relations crises for Uber.

12 Jun 2017 12:00 PM

Uber confirmed Alexander had left the company but declined to discuss the matter further.

Uber board to discuss CEO absence, policy changes: source

Uber's board will likely tell employees and the public of its decisions by Tuesday.

11 Jun 2017 6:11 PM

The executive, Eric Alexander, read and discussed medical information about the victim in India, according to reports in the New York Times and Recode.

Uber top executive fired amid row on India rape probe

Earlier this week, Uber said it had fired 20 people following preliminary results of the investigation.

09 Jun 2017 2:52 AM

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