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The two young women, identified as Rotana Farea, 22, and her sister Tala, 16, were found on the banks of the Hudson last week with no visible signs of trauma, dressed all in black, with fur-trimmed coat collars, and bound together at the ankles and waist by duct tape. (Photo: Twitter | NYPDnews)

Bodies of 2 sisters found duct-taped together on New York river bank

New York and Arab media said the sisters, who had run away from home before, were of Saudi origin.

31 Oct 2018 8:16 AM

On October 1, the government superseded the board of IL&FS and appointed a new board, with banker Uday Kotak as its executive chairman.

IL&FS crisis: Normalcy to return to system in couple of weeks, says SBI Chief

The company as of March 2018 owed over Rs 91,000 crore to banks and other creditors.

30 Oct 2018 11:45 AM

It's not the first time Trump has been accused of fraud. (Photo: File)

Trump, family accused of defrauding investors with sham schemes

Four complainants, whose names were anonymized, asked federal court in Manhattan to grant class action lawsuit so others can join complaint.

30 Oct 2018 11:23 AM

Together, they chronicled their adventures of travelling around the world in a blog called 'Holidays and HappilyEverAfters'. (Photo: Instagram/holidaysandhappilyeverafters)

Indian couple dies after falling into steep terrain in California's Yosemite National Park

Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30, fell to their deaths from Taft Point in Yosemite National Park.

30 Oct 2018 9:29 AM

State Bank of India Chairman Rajnish Kumar.

Indian banks on top of situation over NPA problem: SBI Chairman

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has come as a "very good tool" in the hands of the banks and the financial creditors.

29 Oct 2018 11:57 AM

This image obtained on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, and provided by ABC News shows a package addressed to former CIA head John Brennan and an explosive device that was sent to CNN's New York office. (Photo: AP)

One arrested over suspicious package bombs sent to Obama, Clinton: report

Several US media outlets reported that the suspect was taken into custody for questioning in Florida.

26 Oct 2018 9:13 PM

If passed, the resolution would allow 'the continuation of discussions between Russia and the US in order to work through the two countries' concerns about the framework of the agreement.' (Representational Image)

Russia wants UN resolution to preserve nuclear arms treaty

US rejected the Russian draft resolution because it came too late to be compatible with the agenda of the UN Disarmament Commission.

26 Oct 2018 4:57 PM

'Today, there is greater awareness about the centrality of meaningful participation of women in peace processes and incorporation of gender perspectives in UN's peace and security efforts,' Tripathi said. (Photo: File)

India asks UN to impose sanctions against terrorists for sexual violence

Remarks by Paulomi Tripathi, First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission, came after UN chief reported a huge increase in such brutalities.

26 Oct 2018 1:33 PM

Khashoggi, a Washington Post contributing columnist who had criticized policies of powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, had been self-exiled in the United States for about a year. (Photo: File)

Khashoggi's killing was 'extrajudicial execution': UN expert

Trump, in his most recent comments, called it 'one of the worst in the history of cover-ups.'

26 Oct 2018 10:52 AM

People gather outside the Time Warner Center, in New York on October 24.(Photo: AP)

Suspected explosive devices sent to CNN office in New York

Cops intercepted live explosive device and envelope containing white powder at Time Warner Center, where CNN newsroom in New York is based.

25 Oct 2018 1:53 PM

A genocide against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims is still continuing, UN investigators said. (Photo: File | AP)

'Ongoing genocide' against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims: UN investigators

Report by UN investigators said top Myanmar generals, including the Commander-in-Chief, must be investigated and prosecuted for genocide.

25 Oct 2018 1:03 PM

The US Secret Service said it had intercepted suspect packages, identified as potential explosive devices. (Photo: File)

'Functional explosive device' sent to Hillary Clinton, Obama: report

It was not immediately clear where the devices sent to the Clinton and Obama offices were found, New York Times reported.

24 Oct 2018 7:48 PM

Seated at a desk phone among bird skulls and crystal balls at Catland Books, the occult shop she co-owns, Madara said the Kavanaugh hex is expected to be the most popular event the store has hosted since its 2013 opening, including spells aimed at President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP | File)

New York witches plan to cast spell on Brett Kavanaugh

The ritual was scheduled to be livestreamed on Facebook and Instagram at 8 pm EDT on Saturday (1200 GMT Sunday).

20 Oct 2018 1:25 PM

The federal prosecutor's office in Philadelphia, which is in charge of the investigation, said that 'the US Department of Justice generally does not confirm, deny or otherwise comment on the existence or non-existence of an investigation'. (Representational Image)

US opens federal investigation into Catholic Church sexual abuse

A recent report has revealed credible allegations against over 300 predator priests and identified over 1,000 child sex abuse victims.

19 Oct 2018 12:14 PM

'We went Friday, Saturday, Sunday without any shootings and homicides,' New York Police Department chief James O'Neill told reporters. (Photo: File)

New York marks first shooting-free weekend in 25 years

The last time the most populous US city of 8.5 million had a weekend without shootings was in 1993, according to police.

16 Oct 2018 4:13 PM

The plane was carrying 150 passengers and 17 crew members. (Photo: AFP)

World's longest flight: Singapore Airlines flight sets record after nearly 18 hr trip

Singapore Airlines Flight SQ22 arrived in Newark after a flight of 17 hours and 52 minutes.

12 Oct 2018 6:36 PM

PepsiCo's India-born former CEO Indra Nooyi. (Photo: AP)

Will cause third World War if I join politics: Indra Nooyi

Nooyi, who has long advocated the need for finding solutions to help women strike a work-life balance.

12 Oct 2018 9:35 AM

State police confirmed the death toll and said the crash involved two vehicles. (Photo: AP)

Limousine crash at popular tourist spot kills 20 in New York

Police said the accident occurred at Saturday when two cars collided in Schoharie County, near the state capital, Albany.

08 Oct 2018 1:28 PM

Forbes ranked Trump's fortune at 259 in the world, down from 248 the year he was elected president. (Photo: File)

Trump shrugs off report revealing fortune in tax dodges, parental gifts

Trump has often boasted that he built a multi-billion dollar real estate empire from a USD 1 million loan from his father.

04 Oct 2018 8:50 AM

Pepsico's Indian-origin CEO Indra Nooyi. (Photo: AP)

Lot of fuel still left in my tank, want to do something different with life: Nooyi

Indra Nooyi was among the first of a handful of India-born executives to helm global corporates.

03 Oct 2018 1:02 PM

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