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Israelis take part in a demonstration under the name \March of Shame\ to protest against government corruption and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on December 2, 2017 in Tel Aviv (Photo: AFP/ File)World
Tens of thousands march in Tel Aviv against 'government corruption'

Netanyahu has consistently denied any wrongdoing and says he has been the target of a campaign by political opponents.

3 Dec 2017 11:56 AM IST

United Nations. (Photo: Representational)World
US withdraws from UN Global Compact on Migration

The Trump govt argued that the Obama-era deal was 'inconsistent' with its own immigration and refugee policies.

3 Dec 2017 10:12 AM IST

US President Donald Trump with his former national security adviser Michael Flynn. (Photo: AP)World
Flynn's actions during transition 'lawful,' fired for lying to FBI:...

Flynn pleaded guilty about lying to the FBI and the Vice President about contacts he had with the Russian ambassador.

3 Dec 2017 9:07 AM IST

After his release, Saeed petitioned the United Nations to remove his name from the global terrorist list. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)World
Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest 2018 Pak elections

Saeed had been under house arrest since January, was released in November after a Pak judicial body ordered his release.

3 Dec 2017 7:21 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)World
Pak court to declare verdict in Nawaz Sharif case

The bench set December 4 for pronouncement of the verdict and issued notices to the parties involved in the case to...

3 Dec 2017 7:02 AM IST

The usually forthright pontiff walked a diplomatic tightrope during his four days in Myanmar - the first papal visit to the country - avoiding any direct reference to the Rohingya in public. (Photo: AFP)World
Pope Francis wraps up Asia tour after meeting Rohingyas refugees

Pope Francis is known for championing the rights of refugees and has repeatedly expressed support for the long-suffering...

2 Dec 2017 6:00 PM IST

The heavily-armed militants, who arrived in an auto rickshaw, attacked the students hostel of the Directorate of Agriculture Extension on the University Road. (AFP/ Representational)World
9 held for Taliban attack on Pakistani college which claimed 12 lives

The arrests were made after police and security forces carried out raids in Badhber, Telaband and other areas.

2 Dec 2017 5:44 PM IST

Vandana Jhingan, who is a journalist, will challenge Democrat Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi, 44, who was elected to the US Congress for the first time in 2017s Congressional elections. (Photo: Facebook)World
Indian-American journalist to run for 2018 election against Democrat...

She is the second Indian-American from the Republican Party to challenge Krishnamoorthi.

2 Dec 2017 4:37 PM 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)World
Elderly woman arrested for making poisonous Ricin, testing on...

Betty Miller was arrested by FBI agents Thursday amid fears she had stockpiled a weapon of mass destruction.

2 Dec 2017 3:56 PM IST

Bangladesh has a tiny Christian population but they turned out in large numbers for Fridays service, many having queued for hours to get into the park. (Photo: AP)World
After much precaution in Myanmar, Pope uses Rohingya' for refugees in...

Pope Francis is known for championing the rights of refugees and has repeatedly expressed his support for the Rohingya.

2 Dec 2017 3:35 PM IST

Federal prosecutors allege that Purinton targeted Kuchibhotla and another Indian man, Alok Madasani, because of their race or ethnicity. The third man was shot when tried to help the two victims. (Photo: AP)World
Kansas shooting: US navy veteran accused of killing Indian techie...

The next hearing is scheduled for May 8. He faces a maximum penalty of death or life in prison.

2 Dec 2017 2:40 PM IST

North Korea on Wednesday successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile, with leader Kim Jong-Un declaring his country had now achieved full nuclear statehood. (Photo: AFP)World
In a defiant act, North Korea celebrates latest ballistic missile test

The US in response warned that Kim Jong-Un's regime would be utterly destroyed' in North Korea it provokes a military...

2 Dec 2017 2:17 PM IST

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