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US President Donald Trump thanks the audience at the end of joints statements with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (Photo: PTI)World
US Senate to repeal, replace Obamacare after US VP Mike Pence's vote

The Republican legislation is aimed at undoing Obamacare's mandates for most people to carry insurance and businesses to...

26 July 2017 11:49 AM IST

A picture of Hwasong-12, a new type of ballistic missile, launched from an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Photo: AP)World
Post ICBM test, Pentagon detects signs of new North Korea missile test

After North Korea's July 4 test, the United States launched a push at the United Nations for tougher measures against...

26 July 2017 11:18 AM IST

US President Donald Trump thanks the audience at the end of joints statements with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (Photo: PTI)World
Trump says he won't let Assad get away with horrible' crimes against...

Donald Trump pledged continued US military aid to Lebanon following his Oval Office meeting with Lebanese PM Saad...

26 July 2017 10:43 AM IST

To Pells admirers, the 76-year-old cardinal (left) embodies the orthodox traditions of Australian Catholicism, but to his critics he represents an institution that has failed to properly deal with child sex abuse allegations. (Photo: AFP)World
Cardinal George Pell denies charges of child sex abuse in Australian...

The number-three figure in the Vatican returned from Rome earlier in July to face the charges in Melbourne Magistrates...

26 July 2017 9:54 AM IST

The plight of 11-month-old Charlie, who suffers from an extremely rare genetic condition causing progressive brain damage and muscle weakness, has been at the centre of a bitter dispute between his parents and Great Ormond Street Hospital. (Photo: AP)World
UK: Hospital, baby Charlie's parents dispute over child's place of...

Charlie's parents, Chris Gard and Connie Yates, on Monday abandoned their legal battle to prolong the life of their son.

26 July 2017 9:11 AM IST

The Israeli decision to remove metal detectors came after a week of violent protests and international pressure. (Photo: AP)World
Israel: Detectors removed but worshippers avoid entering Temple Mount

People prayed at the entrance of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound without entering, in keeping with the Waqf religious...

26 July 2017 8:30 AM IST

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Pak envoy Basit to retire early

Prior to his appointment as the high commissioner to India, Mr Basit had served as Pakistan's Ambassador to Germany from...

26 July 2017 1:51 AM IST

Iranian forces view the American presence in the Gulf as a provocation by itself. (Photo: AP)World
US Navy patrol ship fires warning shots near Iranian vessel: Official

The Iranian boat went "dead in the water" after the shots and the vessels all left the area without further incident,...

25 July 2017 8:49 PM IST

Chinese Navy submarine (Photo: AFP)World
Sri Lanka's cabinet 'clears port deal' with China firm after concerns...

The new terms will help allay concerns of India as also in Japan and the United States, that the port won't be used for...

25 July 2017 7:00 PM IST

Doval is expected to visit Beijing on July 26 to attend the meeting of the NSAs. (Photo: PTI/File)World
Chinese media divided over outcome of Doval's visit amid Sikkim...

Global Times editorial, Doval visit won't sway China over border standoff, said Beijing would not talk until Indian...

25 July 2017 5:54 PM IST

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, speaks during a joint press conference with his Lebanese counterpart Gibran Bassil, in Beirut, Lebanon. (Photo: AP)World
India should 'conscientiously withdraw troops' to end Sikkim standoff:...

On Monday, Chinese Defence Ministry said its military will safeguard China's security interests at 'any cost'.

25 July 2017 4:26 PM IST

Spain has been spared the type of jihadist violence that has occurred in nearby France, Belgium and Germany. (Photo: AP/Representational)World
Man attacks police on Morocco-Spain border while shouting Allahu...

The knife-wielding man was subsequently detained, Spanish Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido said.

25 July 2017 4:03 PM IST

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