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Donald Trumps chief startegist Steve Bannon. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump ousts Steve Bannon, his influential, divisive strategist

Bannon's nationalistic, outsider conservatism served as a guiding force for Trump's rise to office.

19 Aug 2017 11:13 AM IST

People fly into the air as a vehicle drives into a group of protesters demonstrating against a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville. (Photo: AP)

President's arts council quits over Donald Trump's Charlottesville...

Noting that art is about inclusion and the humanities include a vibrant free press, the members alleged that Trump had...

19 Aug 2017 10:49 AM IST

Pakistans ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) and Kalsoom, his wife. (Photo:AFP)

Pak EC's nod for nomination of Sharif wife's challenged

The plea says that Kulsoom Nawaz concealed facts in her nomination papers.

19 Aug 2017 6:49 AM IST

Ousted Pak PM Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Panama papers: Sharifs decide to skip probe

The apex court is likely to take up Sharif's review petition early next month after judges return from vacation.

19 Aug 2017 6:38 AM IST

Steve Bannon (Photo: AP)

Strategist Steve Bannon leaves Trump's turbulent White House

Bannon offered his resignation to Trump on August 7, according to one person close to the adviser.

18 Aug 2017 11:16 PM IST

Rwandan President Paul Kagame

Rwanda leader inaugurated; wins nearly 99 percent of vote

Kagame has been de facto leader or president since the end of the 1994 genocide.

18 Aug 2017 9:00 PM IST

In 2012, Finlands then-prime minister Jyrki Katainen escaped a knife attack in Turku while campaigning for municipal elections. (Photo: AFP)

Several people stabbed in Finnish city of Turku, police shoot suspect

'The government is following the situation in Turku closely and a police operation is under way', Finnish PM said.

18 Aug 2017 8:53 PM IST

Laila Rouass, 46, who was on a holiday in the city with her 10-year-old daughter Inez Khan. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian-origin British actress hid in cafe freezer during Spain attack

Five terrorists wearing suicide belts who were planning a second attack in the coastal town of Cambrils were shot dead...

18 Aug 2017 8:15 PM IST

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova (Photo: Russian Foreign Ministry)

After Japan's support to India, Russia takes neutral stand on...

Russia does not carry out military exercises or other cooperative events that may lead to worsening relations of any...

18 Aug 2017 7:24 PM IST

India and China have been locked in a prolonged standoff in the area in the Sikkim sector since June 16 after Chinese troops began constructing a road near the Bhutan trijunction. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Sikkim standoff: China rejects Japan's comment, says India tried to...

The disputed territory between India-Bhutan-China is claimed by Beijing as its territory; however, it belongs it...

18 Aug 2017 6:44 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Ousted Pak PM Sharif, sons unlikely to appear before anti-corruption...

The apex court is likely to take up Sharif's review petition early next month after the judges' vacation.

18 Aug 2017 5:07 PM IST

People fly into the air as a vehicle drives into a group of protesters demonstrating against a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville. (Photo: AP)

After Charlottesville, far-right groups take to colleges to spread...

Expecting more rallies to come, Riseling's group is planning a series of training events to help campus police prepare.

18 Aug 2017 4:38 PM IST