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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a campaign rally ahead of the May 19 presidential election in Tehran. (Photo: AP)

Hassan Rouhani re-elected as Iran's president with 23.5 million votes

In 2013, Rouhani won the presidential election with nearly 51 percent of the vote. Turnout for that vote was 73 percent.

20 May 2017 2:35 PM IST

President Donald Trump walks with Saudi King Salman during a welcome ceremony at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport. (Photo: AP)

Trump in Saudi, to urge Arab leaders to drive out terrorists from...

The trip is a key test of Trump's diplomatic skills and a chance to add substance to a foreign policy he has described...

20 May 2017 1:55 PM IST

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump lands in Riyadh on first leg of foreign tour

A red carpet was rolled out and staircase rolled up to Air Force One minutes after it landed shortly before 9:50 am...

20 May 2017 1:20 PM IST

Cornell University Police confirmed Narasipuras identity (Photo: Facebook)

US: Indian-origin student found dead after being missing for a week

Police said the circumstances of Narasipura's death are still under investigation, but no foul play is suspected.

20 May 2017 12:45 PM IST

Want to return to India: Indian woman tells Islamabad HC

It emerged later Uzma had sought refuge in the Indian High Commission, requesting that she be repatriated back to India.

20 May 2017 12:17 PM IST

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaks from the balcony of the Ecuadorean Embassy in London. (Photo: AP)

Swedish prosecutors drops rape probe, WikiLeaks' Assange claims...

The 45-year-old Australian's accuser was angered by the decision and Assange declined to say whether he would leave the...

20 May 2017 12:15 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia. (Photo: AP)

Trump seeks to rebuild relations with Muslim on first foreign trip

US President Donald Trump can expect a warm reception when he arrives in the oil-rich kingdom for talks with King Salman...

20 May 2017 12:13 PM IST

FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, before the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Russian Intelligence Activities. (Photo: AP)

Former FBI chief James Comey to testify publicly in US Congress

Trump called Comey a 'nut job' and said firing the intelligence chief had relieved 'great pressure' on him, The New York...

20 May 2017 12:12 PM IST

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (Photo: AP)

'Get your pig hands out of here', says Venezuelan leader to Trump

The remarks come a day after the Trump administration slapped sanctions against eight members of Venezuela's Supreme...

20 May 2017 10:06 AM IST

Donald Trump, Melania Trump President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walks with Col. Casey D. Eaton, Commander, 89th Airlift Wing, Andrews Air Force Base and his wife Lisa, from Marine One before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump embarks on first foreign trip to Middle East and Europe

'Getting ready for my big foreign trip. Will be strongly protecting American interests - that's what I like to do!'...

20 May 2017 8:48 AM IST

At least 141 killed in south Libya airbase attack

At least 141 killed in south Libya airbase attack

The GNA said in a statement late Friday a commission of inquiry had been set up to investigate the attack.

20 May 2017 8:27 AM IST

More than 40 million ballots were cast, the interior ministry said (Photo: AP)

Iran presidential polls: Rouhani gains unassailable lead, expected to...

Iranian newspapers praised the turnout, carrying headlines like 'a historical victory for Iranians'.

20 May 2017 8:17 AM IST