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Iraqi forces with the backing of the US-led coalition launched a major offensive to retake Mosul in October 2016. (Photo: AP)

Iraqi police accuse ISIS of chemical weapons attack in Mosul

Iraq's Federal Police said it had made a new push against the ISIS holed up in the Old City.

17 April 2017 9:31 AM IST

The couple were rebooked on a flight on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

United Airlines removes engaged couple travelling to wedding from...

United said the couple repeatedly tried to sit in more expensive seats for which they had not paid.

17 April 2017 9:06 AM IST

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari

Nepal govt announces public holidays for President's visit to India

As per custom, public holidays are announced in Nepal whenever the head of the state embarks on an official foreign...

17 April 2017 8:28 AM IST

Erdogan, who was elected to the top post in 2014 after serving as prime minister for more than a decade, is seeking a strong presidency similar to France or the United States. (Photo: AP)

Erdogan wins Turkey referendum as opposition cries foul

As huge crowds of flag-waving supporters celebrated on the streets, Erdogan praised Turkey for taking a historic...

17 April 2017 7:58 AM IST

Shiite-dominated Iran has repeatedly raised concerns for the residents of Fuaa and Kafraya, who are mainly Shiites and were besieged by Sunni rebels. (Photo: AP)

70 Syrian kids among 126 killed in bombing

Rebels say they amount to forced relocations after years of bombardment and crippling sieges.

17 April 2017 7:11 AM IST

A view of St. Peters Square during Easter Mass at the Vatican on Sunday. (Photo:) AP

Pope denounces oppressive regimes'

Pope Francis also condemned the bomb blast on a crowded Syrian bus convoy that killed at least 112 people outside Aleppo...

17 April 2017 6:22 AM IST

The inquiry, conducted last month, found that ISIS had used the weapon on civilians. (Photo: AP/File)

Pak woman held in raid met ISIS members on FB

Naureen Leghari was arrested by Pakistani forces after a raid in Punjab Housing Society.

17 April 2017 6:05 AM IST

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Karzai blasts traitor' Ghani after US drops its big bomb

How can you permit Americans to bomb your country with a device equal to an atom bomb?

17 April 2017 5:55 AM IST

Jumaili was killed with other Islamic State commanders in a strike carried out by the Iraqi air force in the region of al-Qaim, near the border with Syria. (Photo: AP)

Canada sanctions 27 high-ranking officials in Syria to put pressure on...

Canada contributes to investigations on use of chemical weapons and collection of evidence to aid the prosecution of war...

16 April 2017 8:17 PM IST

The inquiry, conducted last month, found that ISIS had used the weapon on civilians. (Photo: AP/File)

Pakistan: 20-year-old woman arrested in terror bust linked to ISIS

Naureen, second-year student of the Liaquat University, had disappeared from the varsity in early February to join the...

16 April 2017 8:11 PM IST

Shiite-dominated Iran has repeatedly raised concerns for the residents of Fuaa and Kafraya, who are mainly Shiites and were besieged by Sunni rebels. (Photo: AP)

68 children among 126 dead in Syria suicide bombing

Syria's war has left more than 320,000 people dead since erupting in 2011, with more than half the population forced...

16 April 2017 8:02 PM IST

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Trump insists to ride in Queen's royal carriage during UK visit

The Metropolitan Police was already facing a challenge in ensuring the safety of the controversial president.

16 April 2017 7:18 PM IST