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The cable was sent after President Donald Trump signed a revised executive order restricting travel from six Muslim-majority countries. (Photo: AP)World
Trump admin to sell combat planes to Nigeria for Boko Haram fight

The officials were not authorised to discuss the terms of the sale publicly.

10 April 2017 1:25 PM IST

US President Donald Trumps Sikorsky S-76. (Photo: AFP)World
No-fly zone: US President Trump not allowed to use personal helicopter

The Sikorsky S-76 carries Trump's name in bold red print on the tail and step, and his personal family seal.

10 April 2017 1:10 PM IST

Arkansas wants to carry out the sentences before its supply of an execution drug expires May 1. (Photo: Pixabay)World
US: Judge to consider Arkansas' plan to execute 7 in 11 days

Judge Kristine Baker must rule whether the execution of the prisoners would violate their rights and their access to the...

10 April 2017 12:38 PM IST

In January 2017, the first freight service from China to UK commenced. (Photo: AFP)World
First cargo train from UK-China to cover 7 countries over 17 days

The train is stocked with British goods including whiskey, soft drinks, vitamins and pharmaceuticals.

10 April 2017 11:53 AM IST

The petitioner had stated that the burqa can pose a security threat.World
Egypt Parliament drafts bill to ban burqa in public places

MP Amna Nosseir said that wearing the veil is not a requirement of Islam and in fact has non-Islamic origins.

10 April 2017 9:07 AM IST

Osama bin LadenWorld
Ex-Navy SEAL reveals Laden's head was put together for identification

In his book 'The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Bin Laden', the former Navy SEAL Team 6 shooter described Osama...

10 April 2017 8:53 AM IST

Trump called McMaster \a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience\ when he introduced his new national security adviser at his private Florida club. (Photo: AP)World
US seeks to fight ISIS, oust Assad in Syria: Trump adviser

H.R. McMaster suggested that Trump was seeking a global political response for regime change from US allies as well as...

10 April 2017 8:22 AM IST

People look at damage inside the St. Georges after a suicide bombing, in the Nile Delta town of Tanta, Egypt. (Photo: AP)World
After terror attacks on churches, Egypt declares state of emergency...

The emergency law expands police powers of arrest, surveillance and seizures and can limit freedom of movement.

10 April 2017 8:00 AM IST

People attend a memorial ceremony at Sergels Torg plaza in Stockholm on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)World
Stockholm truck attack suspect showed interest in ISIS: Police

The vehicle mowed down shoppers before slamming into the facade of the busy Ahlens department store.

10 April 2017 5:21 AM IST

Egypt worshippers recall Sunday horrorWorld
Egypt worshippers recall Sunday horror

Pope Francis offers prayers for victims after Coptic Christian churches bombed.

10 April 2017 5:08 AM IST

Smoke billows from a rebel-held area in Daraa, Syria, following a strike by Syrian Air Force bombers on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)World
US renews push to make Syria Assad-free

Haley, Tillerson say will work to stabilise country.

10 April 2017 4:48 AM IST

People look at damage inside the St. Georges after a suicide bombing, in the Nile Delta town of Tanta, Egypt. (Photo: AP)World
Palm Sunday bombings in Egypt churches, claimed by ISIS, kill 44

The assault is the latest on a religious minority increasingly targeted by Islamist militants.

10 April 2017 4:16 AM IST

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