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The number 23 jersey belonged to 18-year-old Obama while he was a senior at Punahou high school in Hawaii, where he lived at the time, according to Heritage Auctions. (Photo: File)

Barack Obama's high school basketball jersey sold for USD 120,000

Obama is a known basketball fan and was often seen playing during his tenure at the White House.

20 Aug 2019 9:53 AM

A small plane carrying three people crashed into a house in New York, said US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). (Representational Image)

Small plane with 3 onboard crashes into a house in New York

Details regarding the passengers are still unknown, the FAA said.

18 Aug 2019 11:23 AM

According to prosecutors, Epstein sexually exploited dozens of teenagers at his homes in Manhattan and Florida between 2002 and 2005. (Photo: File)

Jeffrey Epstein's death ruled as suicide by hanging: reports

It cited officials as saying that Epstein had used a bedsheet to hang himself.

17 Aug 2019 8:12 AM

Epstein, a convicted sex offender who befriended many celebrities and politicians, was found dead in jail on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Epstein autopsy shows broken neck bones: Reports

Prosecutors have pledged to pursue cases against anyone else involved in Epstein's alleged crimes.

16 Aug 2019 1:12 PM

Epstein, a convicted sex offender who befriended many celebrities and politicians, was found dead in jail on Saturday from an apparent suicide as he awaited trial on federal charges that he trafficked underage girls for sex. (Photo: AP)

Broken neck bones, cause of Epstein's death requires further study: coroner

The office of New York City's chief medical examiner, which conducted the autopsy, said it's too early to confirm exactly how Epstein died.

16 Aug 2019 12:11 PM

‘China asked for closed consultations on the Security Council agenda item ‘India Pakistan Question’. The request was in reference to the Pakistani letter to Security Council President,’ the diplomat said. (Photo: AP)

Nudged by China, UNSC may hold closed door session on Kashmir tomorrow

The diplomat said that so far no final decision on time of meeting has been made and Friday morning is the ‘earliest realistic option’.

15 Aug 2019 6:29 PM

Most of them accuse priests of sexually abusing them as children and Church leaders of covering up the priests' crimes. (Representational Image)

As New York legal window opens, child sex abuse victims sue Church, others

Nearly 400 people had filed lawsuits against the Church in courts across New York by the afternoon, according to state court records.

15 Aug 2019 1:25 PM

Tensions between India and Pakistan rose further last week after India revoked Article 370 to withdraw the special status to Jammu and Kashmir and also bifurcated the region into two Union Territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. (Photo: File)

India shouldn't mistake restraint for weakness: Pak writes to UNSC for meet over J&K

China told Pak that both countries were ‘friendly neighbours’, wants them to resolve issue through UN resolutions, Shimla Agreement.

14 Aug 2019 4:21 PM

The diplomat composed herself and chided him for the manner in which he put forth the questions. She further said that she would not respond to his questions. (Photo: ANI)

'You don't deserve to represent us': Pakistani accuses Maleeha Lodhi of corruption

In a video, Lodhi was seen evading questions raised by the Pakistani national during a UN event here.

13 Aug 2019 8:35 AM

A month before Jeffrey Epstein's death by apparent suicide in a New York prison, a federal indictment cast light on what prosecutors said was a sprawling network of high school and college students lined up by young recruiters and then forced to satisfy the hedge fund billionaire's insatiable sexual appetite. (Photo: File)

‘Little Black Book’: How Jeffrey Epstein built network of victims

Epstein favoured 'economically disadvantaged minor girls', said US Attorney Geoffrey Berman.

11 Aug 2019 10:04 AM

Epstein had pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and conspiracy charges and was being held without bail. (Photo: Facebook)

US financier Jeffrey Epstein found dead in prison

Epstein was registered as a sex offender in 2008 as part of a controversial plea deal.

10 Aug 2019 7:08 PM

With total earnings of 5.5 million dollars, PV Sindhu is tied for the 13th place in The Highest-Paid Female Athletes 2019 list released by Forbes on Tuesday.

PV Sindhu only Indian player in Forbes list of world's highest-paid female athletes

The list of the world's top 15 female athletes is topped by Serena Williams, with total earnings of USD 29.2 million.

07 Aug 2019 9:56 AM

The card is available only in the US. (Photo: AP)

Apple-branded credit card rolls out to some on Tuesday

The app will also offer tools for managing spending and suggest various payment amounts based on past payments and spending.

06 Aug 2019 3:54 PM

UN is following the tense situation in the region. (Photo: FIle)

UN urges India, Pak to exercise restraint: Article 370

'Over the past few days, the UNMOGIP has observed and reported an increase in military activity along the Line of Control.

06 Aug 2019 12:57 PM

Despite two deadly shootings at its stores in less than a week, American retail giant Walmart has no plans to stop selling guns and ammunition, a spokesman said Sunday. (File/ Representational Image)

Walmart to keep selling guns despite recent shootings at its stores

When the company tweeted it was 'in shock' after the tragedy in El Paso, many Twitter users replied: 'Stop selling guns.'

05 Aug 2019 12:21 PM

North Korea said on Friday its latest missile launch was a warning to South Korean 'warmongers' to stop importing weapons and conducting joint military drills, a message that analysts said was also aimed at the United States. (Photo: File)

UN security council to hold meeting over North Korea missile tests

Kim says North's tests were warning to South Korea.

01 Aug 2019 3:24 PM

The report said the UN received reports of child recruitment and use in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Representational)

UN chief concerned over recruitment of children by Hizbul, Naxalites in India

UN chief called on the government to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.

31 Jul 2019 5:42 PM

Al-Qaeda remains resilient, although the health and longevity of its leader, Aiman Muhammed Rabi al-Zawahiri, and how the succession will work are in doubt, it said. (Photo: File)

Al-Qaeda remains resilient, continues to cooperate closely with LeT: UN report

Al-Qaeda considers Afghan a continuing safe haven for its leadership, relying on its long-standing strong relationship with the Taliban.

30 Jul 2019 12:48 PM

A 39-year-old Indian-origin IT consultant in the US has been found guilty of running a fraud multimillion-dollar kickback scheme and faces a minimum of 20 years in prison. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin US man gets 20 year jail for multimillion-dollar fraud

He will be sentenced in December, said United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman.

30 Jul 2019 10:47 AM

Giersdorf, 16, from Pennsylvania, was one of at least 100 players competing for USD 30 million in total prize money, as the booming popularity of video and online games has drawn top-dollar investments and fueled the emerging professional sport. (Photo: AFP)

16-year-old wins USD 3 million for playing video game at Fortnite World Cup in US

Launched in 2017, Fortnite’s popularity has helped Epic Games reach a USD 15-billion-valuation last year.

29 Jul 2019 12:02 PM