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Theresa Scrivener, who used her middle name to set up the Twitter account @TheresaMay in 2009, has received scores of messages and phone calls after the overnight tweet caused a diplomatic spat. (Photo: Twitter)

UK woman mistaken for Theresa May by Trump, says she is waiting for...

She revealed most messages received so far were supportive, including many from Americans apologising for their...

1 Dec 2017 2:55 PM IST

Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Pak govt weak, recent protests have emboldened extremists, worries...

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and human rights inside Pakistan is getting worse, the official added.

1 Dec 2017 2:43 PM IST

The babys condition deteriorated soon after birth due to breathing issues and needed oxygen supply immediately. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

French mother to get life sentence for killing 5 babies, strangling 2...

The killings are believed to have taken place from 1993-1995 and 2003-2005.

1 Dec 2017 12:39 PM IST

The militants attacked the student hostel of the Directorate of Agriculture Extension on the University Road. (AFP / Representational)

Pak Taliban militants disguised in burqa attack college; kill 9

Pakistani Taliban, who are fighting to topple the government and install a strict interpretation of Islamic law, claimed...

1 Dec 2017 12:12 PM IST

Asked if he wants Tillerson to remain in his post, Trump said only that Rex is here at the White House, a break from the usual expression of confidence in such a circumstances. (Photo: AP)

Tillerson calls Trump a moron,' US Prez says State Secy wasting time'

Analysts saw the move as evidence that Trump is trying to take more control over foreign policy.

1 Dec 2017 11:59 AM IST

Tillersons departure has been widely rumoured for months, with attention focused on Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the United Nations, as his likely replacement. (Photo: AP/File)

Trump govt may replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA...

Mike Pompeo has increasingly moved to the forefront as he has gained Trump's trust on national security matters.

1 Dec 2017 11:08 AM IST

This incident comes amid severe tensions between India and China resulting from the Doklam standoff. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Doklam is ours', China refuses to move troops during winter

The continued presence of Chinese troops near Doklam prompted India to maintain its troops there as well.

1 Dec 2017 10:50 AM IST

Swaraj will have bilateral meetings with several leaders on the sidelines of the summit. (Photo: ANI)

Sushma Swaraj attends dinner by Russian PM at SCO summit

Both India and Pak became SCO members in June, backed by Russia and China respectively.

1 Dec 2017 8:44 AM IST

Out-of-court litigation is expected to help reduce the burden on courts in a country where over 3 crore cases are pending.

Pakistan Supreme Court rejects ISI report on sit-in

The judge asked who will be responsible for the loss of '146m estimated by the interior ministry.

1 Dec 2017 7:05 AM IST

People in Pyongyang celebrating the test of a Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile. (Photo: AFP)

US, China hold quiet security talks amid N Korea tensions

Officials insisted the dialogue wasn't centred on North Korea or anything else in particular.

1 Dec 2017 6:59 AM IST

The Paper, a Chinese news website, noted that Yao was considered the kingpin of a gang of 225 grave-robbing suspects rounded up by authorities in 2015. (Photo: AFP/ Representative)

China: Master' tomb raider gets death penalty for robbing relics from...

Yao Yuzhong made a 30-year career out of robbing historical burial sites.

30 Nov 2017 6:41 PM IST

In Picture: An earlier North Korean launch of an intermediate-range strategic ballistic rocket at an undisclosed location near Pyongyang in late August. (Photo: AFP)

N Korea could deliver fatal blow' to 2018 Olympics, says worried S...

Tensions tend to rise during the drills, which are condemned by the North as rehearsals for invasion.

30 Nov 2017 6:15 PM IST