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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Japan PM urges Seoul to end statue stalemate

South Korea is expected to have a new administration following the impeachment of Park but Mr Abe demanded the accord be...

9 Jan 2017 1:34 AM IST

A file photo of US President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming chief of staff Reince Priebus. (Photo: AFP)

Straight from the horse's mouth: Trump accepts Russian hacking

Mr Priebus said Mr Trump plans to order the intelligence community to make recommendations as to what should be done.

9 Jan 2017 1:33 AM IST

US President Barack Obama

Underestimated impact of US poll hacking: Barack Obama

Russia supported Mr Trump after a victory by the real estate billionaire appeared possible, the report by US...

9 Jan 2017 1:30 AM IST

In this video grab of a YouTube clip made by Hollywood actors as a farewell message for US President Barack Obama, a comedian knocks on his offices window while the US President asks him to enter from the front door.

Hollywood praises Jackie Robinson of politics'

DiCaprio, Hanks, others appear in Yes We Can: Memorable Moments' video.

9 Jan 2017 1:29 AM IST

Pope Francis performs baptism at the Sistine Chapel. (Photo: AFP)

Breastfeed in church like Virgin Mary: Pope Francis

Pope Francis has previously voiced his support for breastfeeding, including in public.

9 Jan 2017 1:27 AM IST

Shai Masot, Senior political officer, Israeli embassy, UK

Israel official seeks UK minister scalp

Mr Masot also called Mr Johnson an idiot and mocked crazy opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and his weirdo ...

9 Jan 2017 1:24 AM IST

European Union and United Kingdom flags fly above the EU Commission offices in London. (Photo: AP)

A messy march of folly to Brexit and beyond

Under PM Theresa May a weak and divided government is pursuing policies contrary to the interests of its citizens.

9 Jan 2017 1:22 AM IST

President Barack Obama has ordered intelligence officials to conduct a broad review of election-season cyberattacks. (Photo: AP)

Obama agrees to underestimating effect of Russian hacking

In a pre-taped interview on ABC's This Week, Obama denied underestimating Putin, who intelligence agencies say ordered...

8 Jan 2017 8:06 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: File)

Truck rams into soldier group, kills 4 in Jerusalem

Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said the truck veered off course and rammed into the group.

8 Jan 2017 6:25 PM IST

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (Photo: AP)

'Unacceptable' lack of knowledge on Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon, the leader of the Scottish National Party, had campaigned to remain as a part of the European Union.

8 Jan 2017 6:04 PM IST

Nepal Maoist chief Prachanda. (Photo: File)

Constitutional Amendment bill tabled in Nepal

The opposition parties had claimed that the bill was against national interests and should be withdrawn.

8 Jan 2017 5:46 PM IST

Ambulances are seen near the scene of the attack in Istanbul, on New Years Day. (Photo: AP)

Istanbul nightclub attacker is an Uzbek jihadist

Turkish police had earlier released images of the alleged killer, including a video he purportedly took in Istanbul with...

8 Jan 2017 5:12 PM IST