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President-elect Donald Trump talks to media as he stands with retired Marine Gen. John Kelly. (Photo: AP)World
US President-elect Donald Trump readies cabinet announcement soon

Trump heaped praise on retired Marine Corps general James Mad Dog' Mattis, signalling he is considering him as Pentagon...

21 Nov 2016 6:41 PM IST

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (Photo: AFP)World
Erdogan demands support against PKK at NATO meeting

Erdogan called on the European Union to tighten its approach to the PKK, which Brussels designates as a terror group.

21 Nov 2016 5:21 PM IST

Pope Francis. (Photo: AFP)World
Pope extends special permission on abortion

Francis wrote in the Apostolic Letter that abortion is a grave sin, since it puts an end to an innocent life.

21 Nov 2016 4:48 PM IST

WHO noted that some health services in the devastated area are still available through small clinics\, but that trauma care, major surgeries and other responses to serious conditions have stopped. (Photo: AP)World
No more working hospitals in eastern Aleppo: UN

Health facilities have repeatedly been targeted during Syria's brutal civil war.

21 Nov 2016 4:41 PM IST

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. (Photo: AP)World
Philippines to declare fishing ban in China-controlled lagoon

If Duterte's plan proceeds, fishermen of any nationality would only be allowed in the deeper waters just outside...

21 Nov 2016 4:32 PM IST

About 418 firms, including 261 from 34 foreign countries and 157 from Pakistan, will showcase their latest defence equipment at the four-day event. (Photo: Representational Image)World
Over 40 countries to attend Pak defence exhibition

Besides showcasing of products, there will be several high-level meetings among foreign delegates and key government...

21 Nov 2016 4:09 PM IST

Former Pakistan military ruler Pervez Musharraf. (Photo: AP)World
Trump is golden opportunity to counter India in US: Musharraf

India wants to isolate Pakistan not only economically but also diplomatically, former Pak military ruler said.

21 Nov 2016 3:27 PM IST

A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a Shia mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul and casualties were feared. (Photo: AP)World
Suicide bombing at Shia mosque in Afghanistan kills at least 27

An official said the attacker entered the Baqir ul Olum mosque as people were preparing for prayers.

21 Nov 2016 2:21 PM IST

Melania Trump, son not to move to White House for nowWorld
Melania Trump, son not to move to White House for now

Media reported that Melania and her son will stay put at Trump Tower penthouse so that Barron can continue attending his...

21 Nov 2016 1:35 PM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump General James \Mad Dog\ Mattis at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)World
Potential US defence secretary Mattis: a 'Mad Dog' with a big library

Trump tweeted Sunday that the retired commander was 'very impressive' when they met Saturday 'a true general's...

21 Nov 2016 9:37 AM IST

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21-year-old Indian-origin man with ISIS links jailed in US

Mohammed Hazra Khan would be allowed to join college next year as remission for good behaviour.

21 Nov 2016 9:31 AM IST

The Egyptian mummy is believed to be the body of a man named Amenrenef, with the title of Servant of the Kings House. (Photo: AFP)World
Millenia old mummy found in Egypt tomb

1,000-year-old building ruins unearthed in China.

21 Nov 2016 7:07 AM IST

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