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Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Russia denies having secret info about Trump

After news reports were published about the briefing, Trump tweeted: 'Fake news - a total political witch hunt!'.

11 Jan 2017 5:33 PM IST

Among these, more than 10,000 vehicles were punished for excessive exhaust emissions. (Photo: AFP)

Beijing files over 13,000 pollution cases in 2016

A total of 10,184 cases, receiving fines totalling 8.7 million yuan, were due to pollution from mobile emission sources.

11 Jan 2017 4:10 PM IST

The child who was tortured in confinement by her employers (Photo: Facebook)

Pak court takes custody of child abused by judge

The names of the girl and her parents are publicly known in Pakistan.

11 Jan 2017 4:06 PM IST

Samreen, 19 and Sanam, 17 were injured when a hand grenade was thrown at them at their home in Koohi Goth in Landhi area yesterday, police said. (Photo: AP)

2 Pak sisters attacked with hand grenade for refusing marriage...

The hand grenade was thrown at the sisters when they were asleep on the roof of their small house, said police.

11 Jan 2017 3:49 PM IST

The militants then pushed the prisoner off the building in front of a baying crowd gathered below the building. (Photo: Twitter)

ISIS militants accuse prisoner of being gay, throw him off a roof in...

According to Islamic State's rules and regulations, homosexuality is punishable by death.

11 Jan 2017 3:41 PM IST

FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, before the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Russian Intelligence Activities. (Photo: AP)

No evidence of Russia hacking Trump's campaign: FBI head

FBI head James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee about Russia's alleged role in trying to...

11 Jan 2017 9:24 AM IST

President Barack Obama speaks at McCormick Place in Chicago giving his presidential farewell address. (Photo: AP)

Obama speech marks unofficial countdown for black Americans

Obama's election was a tremendous source of pride for everyone, especially poor and middle-class blacks.

11 Jan 2017 8:28 AM IST

President Barack Obama on stage with first lady Michelle Obama, daughter Malia, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden after his farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago. (Photo: AP)

'Democracy can buckle when we give in to fear: Obama

His delivery was forceful for most of his speech, but by the end he was wiping away tears as the crowd embraced him one...

11 Jan 2017 8:11 AM IST

Donald Trump picks son-in-law as adviser, triggers row

There is talk of the move being challenged under the 50-year-old anti-nepotism law.

11 Jan 2017 6:28 AM IST

Ambassador Vijay Gokhale at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. (Photo: Twitter | @EOIBeijing)

Indian missions in China celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

The Indian ambassador took part in the celebration in the embassy premises attended by members of the Indian community...

10 Jan 2017 8:28 PM IST

A member of the Afghan security forces stands guard near the site of two blasts in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

Afghanistan: At least 38 killed, 45 wounded in twin blasts near...

The target of the blasts was probably an area that includes government and lawmakers' offices, spokesman for the...

10 Jan 2017 7:17 PM IST

Eric Bramwell, 35, of Wheaton, Illinois, had been found guilty last year of burglary and was eligible for an extended-term sentence because of his past criminal history, according to prosecutors. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

US man gets 22 years in jail for stealing TV remote!

He will be required to serve half the sentence before he is eligible for parole.

10 Jan 2017 5:55 PM IST