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US teen admits plotting to kill Pope Francis during Philadelphia trip

The plot involved using a sniper to shoot the pope during a Mass and setting off explosive devices nearby.

4 April 2017 8:03 AM IST

An injured man is helped by medics outside Technological Institute Metro station in St Petersburg. (Photo: AFP)

10 killed, many wounded in St. Petersburg Metro blast

Russia says it's probing act of terror'.

4 April 2017 6:43 AM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama is expected to visit Tawang early next month. (Photo: AP)

Dalai Lama to visit Tawang today, China wary

India-China ties are currently bogged down over New Delhi's objections over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor through...

4 April 2017 2:29 AM IST

May said before leaving Britain that it was clearly in the UKs security and prosperity interests to support Jordan and Saudi Arabia. (Photo: AP)

British PM Theresa May visits Middle East for talks on trade, security

Britain is looking to strike new trade deals after May last week formally activated Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.

3 April 2017 9:03 PM IST

Nalla Mohamed Abdul Jameel was ordered to be sent home after he pleaded guilty at a district court to a charge of promoting enmity between different religious groups and was fined USD 2,860. (Photo: Representational)

Singapore expels Indian Islamic teacher for incitement against Jews,...

The judge said she imposed only a fine considering the strong sense of remorse' shown by the cleric, who has apologised.

3 April 2017 6:54 PM IST

At least 38 people were killed in 2010 when two female suicide bombers detonated bombs on packed Moscow metro trains. (Photo: AP)

Russia: St Petersburg metro blast kills 10, injures 50

Putin said investigators were looking into whether the explosion was a terror attack or if there might have been some...

3 April 2017 5:58 PM IST

Wilf met Vera when he was 18 and she was 16 and they got engaged before he went to North Africa and Italy with the Royal Air Force during World War-II. (Photo: Facebook)

UK couple married for 71 yrs die within 4 minutes of each other

Wilf and Vera leave two sons, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

3 April 2017 5:45 PM IST

Police say the hackers and bullies in such cases are aged between 14 and 34 years.

Dubai police arrest hackers targeting White House officials

Maj Saud al-Khalidi of Dubai police said that three suspects arrested had entered the UAE on visitor visas a few years...

3 April 2017 4:56 PM IST

Government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Monday that such a law was a non-issue at the moment and noted that religious freedom is guaranteed by the German constitution. (Photo: AP)

No need for new legislation to regulate Islamic organisations: German...

The arrival of thousands of Muslim migrants in Germany in recent years has rekindled debates about the country's...

3 April 2017 4:26 PM IST

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Denied access to toilet, 87-year-old wets self on British Airways...

British Airways acknowledged the incident but Behroozi complained her mother did not receive any compensation or an...

3 April 2017 3:41 PM IST

Nasscom president R Chandrashekhar (right) said that all Indian companies received communication on fair consideration. (Photo: PTI)

India puts trade act on hold after Singapore blocks work visas to...

The visa problem began around early 2016 and Indian companies in Singapore have been advised to hire local talent.

3 April 2017 3:28 PM IST

Last month, Somali pirates hijacked an oil tanker, the first commandeering of a vessel since 2012 (Photo: EU Naval forces)

Indian cargo ship with 11 sailors hijacked off Somali coast

Last month, Somali pirates hijacked an oil tanker, the first commandeering of a vessel since 2012.

3 April 2017 2:45 PM IST