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US President-elect Donald Trump.World
We have by far the highest IQ of any Cabinet ever: Donald Trump

Addressing the luncheon, he gave a shout-out to his Cabinet picks, including his choice for Attorney General Jeff...

20 Jan 2017 12:57 PM IST

At least 18 people died and dozens were feared trapped in rubble after a strong earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesias Sumatra Island. (Representational Image)World
6.8-magnitude quake hits off Solomon islands

The Solomons National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) said it had not received any damage reports from the remote...

20 Jan 2017 9:58 AM IST

President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)World
Hindu priest for Trump's National Prayer Service

This is probably the first time a Hindu priest has been called for services at the national prayer service of the...

20 Jan 2017 9:37 AM IST

The 14 convicts had made about 2,000 documents - including Belgian, Spanish and Danish identity cards - and delivered them all over Europe. (Photo: AFP)World
Belgium jails 14 for making fake IDs for Paris attackers

They had made about 2,000 documents - including Belgian, Spanish and Danish identity cards - and delivered them all over...

20 Jan 2017 9:33 AM IST

American Indian activist Leonard Peltier attorney, Martin Garbus, says they received a letter from the White House on Wednesday saying their application to commute his sentence to the 40 years hes already served has been denied.(Photo: AP)World
White House declines clemency for Indian activist Peltier

Peltier's supporters consider their clemency request to Obama as their last chance for winning his freedom.

20 Jan 2017 8:21 AM IST

10 things out-going US President Obama will be remembered forPresident-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump walk at a pre-Inaugural \Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration\ at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (Photo: AP)World
It's going to change': Trump vows to unify US on inauguration eve

Trump traveled from New York aboard a government jet to a military base near the capital with his wife Melania.

20 Jan 2017 8:10 AM IST

Osama bin LadenWorld
Osama feared his sons could be injected with electronic chips:...

Tracking down and killing the man behind the 2001 terrorist attacks on America is one of President Barack Obama's...

20 Jan 2017 8:05 AM IST

British PM Theresa MayWorld
May vows open' Britain as Brexit shock hits banks

Brexit was widely interpreted as a rebellion against globalisation with voters citing immigration.

20 Jan 2017 2:34 AM IST

National Front president Marine Le PenWorld
Le Pen leads' round one for Elysee Palace

Ms Le Pen last ran for presidency in 2012. This time, the National Front leader sought broader support from a splintered...

20 Jan 2017 2:30 AM IST

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. (Photo: AP)World
Stop Rohingya violence, Malaysia PM tells Myanmar

At least 66,000 Rohingyas have subsequently fled to Bangladesh, alleging rape, murder and torture at the hands of...

20 Jan 2017 2:01 AM IST

Rodrigo DuterteWorld
Rodrigo Duterte rebukes priests after Pope blessing

Catholic Bishops' Conference of Philippines had no immediate comment.

20 Jan 2017 1:51 AM IST

Samsung heir Jay Y. Lee (right) leaves from a detention centre in Uiwang, South Korea, after the courts decision. (Photo: AP)World
No handcuffs for Samsung chief

Unconvinced by Jay Y. Lee's defence, special prosecutor's office will continue investigation.

20 Jan 2017 1:46 AM IST

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