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UN Under-Secretary-General for Management Yukio Takasu. (Photo: UN)World
UN owes India USD 55 million for peacekeeping operations

As on March 31 this year, the UN owed a total of USD 777 million to member states for peacekeeping operations.

5 May 2017 1:49 PM IST

The cable was sent after President Donald Trump signed a revised executive order restricting travel from six Muslim-majority countries. (Photo: AP)World
Trump confirms his first foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the...

Trump cast his trip as an effort to build cooperation and support between Muslims, Christians and Jews for fighting...

5 May 2017 9:53 AM IST

Tehmina JanjuaWorld
Committed to resolve all issues with India through talks: Paksitan

Janjua reaffirmed Pakistan's readiness to make constructive contributions to the promotion of peace and stability in...

5 May 2017 9:34 AM IST

Robin Rhodes approached Rabeeya Khan, who wears a hijab, at the Sky Club in Terminal 2 while she was sitting in the utility office, authorities said. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)World
Saudi king's new order loosens guardianship rules on women

There are no specific laws barring women from these services, however some government bodies would request a male give...

5 May 2017 8:53 AM IST

Attorney General Mukul RohatgiWorld
At UNHRC, India says it's secular state with no state religion

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

5 May 2017 8:44 AM IST

Kelly told Congress that the measure was one of several being considered to vet refugees and visa applicants from seven Muslim-majority countries. (Photo: Representational Image)World
US seeks tougher visa scrutiny, including social media checks

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson first introduced similar measures in a March cable to American consular officers.

5 May 2017 8:28 AM IST

President Donald Trump on Thursday reflected on his first 100 days in office with a wistful look at his life before the White House. (Photo: AP)World
House Republicans repeal Obamacare, hurdles await in US Senate

Republicans including Trump have campaigned relentlessly on the pledge to dismantle the 2010 reforms.

5 May 2017 8:17 AM IST

Geng Shuang, China foreign ministry spokesmanWorld
China tries to appease' North Korea in nuclear row

In Beijing, foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said China's position was consistent and clear.

5 May 2017 3:58 AM IST

Susan Rice (Photo: AP)World
Susan Rice not to testify in Russia probe

Rice's lawyer notified the senators chairing the hearing of her decision not to attend in a letter.

5 May 2017 3:45 AM IST

Myanmars state counsellor and foreign minister Aung San Suu Kyi with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (Photo: AP)World
Vatican and Myanmar agree to form diplomatic ties

Kuu Syi and a group of officials spent around 20 minutes with Pope Francis.

5 May 2017 3:25 AM IST

FBI Director James Comey (Photo: AP)World
Russia greatest threat to US security, says Comey

Comey said in response to a question during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

5 May 2017 2:47 AM IST

Benami Transactions (Prohibition) law.World
Australian judge acquits 25-yr-old rape accused, calls act unromantic,...

The accused then took her to back side of the club for privacy where he sodomised her forcefully.

4 May 2017 9:30 PM IST

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