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Staffan de Mistura, who is mediating peace negotiations in Geneva, says that a military victory alone in Syrias six-year civil war was not enough for President Bashar al-Assad and that new polls were needed for him to win the peace. (Photo: File)

Convince Syrian ally to hold elections: UN to Russia

Russia intervened in Syria's devastating conflict in 2015, providing aerial and ground support for government forces.

14 Dec 2017 1:27 PM IST

Mrs. Trump spoke on Thursday as she visited a Washington-area military base to help sort gifts for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. (Photo: PTI)

Extend 'giving spirit' during hurricanes for holidays too, says...

The first lady says she wants people to remember that the holidays are about family, service and gratitude, not gifts.

14 Dec 2017 1:21 PM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May addresses the media outside 10 Downing Street, London, Tuesday, the day after an apparent suicide bomber attacked an Ariana Grande concert as it ended Monday night, killing over a dozen of people among a panicked crowd of young concertgoers. (Photo: AP)

Theresa May loses EU withdrawal bill amid party rebellion

Conservative party rebels had made common cause with Opposition Labour MPs on a highly contentious issue.

14 Dec 2017 1:13 PM IST

Simmons announced on November 30 that he was stepping down from his business roles after two women accused him of assault, which he also denied. (Photo: Facebook/@RussellSimmons)

At least 3 women accuse hip-hop mogul Simmons of rape, abuse

The 60-year-old hip-hop legend denied the rape accusations, which date back to 1988.

14 Dec 2017 12:03 PM IST

Trump said that his administration is cutting regulation at a rate never seen before in the history of the country. (Photo: AP)

Trump promises giant tax cut' as Christmas gift to American people

Trump recognised the tax reform as a campaign promise during his run-up to the 2016 presidential election.

14 Dec 2017 11:27 AM IST

Following is a list of companies and organisations that have reported being hit by cyber attacks.

Indian-American charged with fraud for multiple hacks, pleads guilty

Between November 2014 and September 2016, Paras executed a series of attacks on the networks of Rutgers University.

14 Dec 2017 10:57 AM IST

The sexual assault accusations against Johnson were revealed as a sexual harassment scandal involving four other Republican lawmakers was unfolding at the state Capitol. (Photo: AP)

Kentucky lawmaker facing sexual abuse charges kills himself

Johnson shot himself on a bridge in Mount Washington, Kentucky.

14 Dec 2017 10:41 AM IST

Two suspected robbers, referred to as Jai and Veeru, popular characters of the iconic Bollywood film Sholay, were arrested from south Delhi for their alleged involvement in motor vehicle thefts. (Representational Image)

Indian-American doctor arrested for fraud, distributing opioids

Dr. Patel is the first person to be charged since the formation of the Justice Department's Opioid Fraud and Abuse...

14 Dec 2017 10:22 AM IST

Stunning upset for Trump as Jones beats Moore in Alabama

It was a major embarrassment for the President and a fresh wound for the nation's already divided Republican party.

14 Dec 2017 7:28 AM IST

The CJ expressed annoyance over absence of owner of Bestway Cement Factory and inquired who gave the rights to the conglomerate to suck out the underground water.

Pak CJI orders to fill Hindu temple pond

It is believed that historic pond have depleted as adjacent factories have sucked out the underground water.

14 Dec 2017 7:06 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

I don't accept Abbasi as PM, says Imran Khan

Imran eiterated his demand of early elections and urged the government to conduct the polls soon.

14 Dec 2017 6:59 AM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav

India wants access to information collected by 'spy': Pak on...

Pakistan rejected India's plea for consular access claiming that India wants the access to get the information gathered...

13 Dec 2017 9:13 PM IST