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US-based preacher Fethullah Gulen (Photo: AFP)

US confirms Fethullah Gulen extradition request, but says no link with...

Gulen, who has lived in self-exile in the United States since 1999, strongly denies any involvement in the coup attempt.

24 Aug 2016 10:51 AM IST

If confirmed, the breach at the Times would not be the first time foreign hackers infiltrated a news organisation. (Photo: AP)

Reporters at NY Times, other US media outlets hacked, Russian hand...

Media are frequently targeted by hackers and spies in an order to glean insights into US policies or to spy on...

24 Aug 2016 10:49 AM IST

Strong tremors woke residents in the capital Rome, some 150km from the epicentre of the quake.

Magnitude 6.1 'severe' quake rattles Rome, central Italy

Italy's Civil Protection agency said the earthquake was ‘severe’ and there had been reports of damage.

24 Aug 2016 9:50 AM IST

Pakistani civil society activists carry placards as they shout slogans against Altaf Hussain. -AFP

MQM chief Altaf Hussain charged with treason, cops seal HQ

MQM second-in-command vows to disown him a day after his speech led to violence in Karachi.

24 Aug 2016 6:47 AM IST

Women kneel by a grave at a cemetery during the funeral for the victims of the attack on a wedding party that left 50 dead. -AFP

Turkey backtracks on child bomber claim

Ankara says ‘no clue’ who was behind wedding attack.

24 Aug 2016 6:47 AM IST

How technology killed Pakistan’s red-light district

How technology killed Pakistan’s red-light district

A view of dark, empty balconies where prostitutes once used to dress up and stand during the night to attract customers...

24 Aug 2016 6:45 AM IST

Kanika Kalra, V-P, Snapdeal

WikiLeaks spills personal details, info of rape victims

WikiLeaks’ global crusade to expose government secrets is causing collateral damage to the privacy of hundreds of...

24 Aug 2016 6:45 AM IST

Death squad killed 20 in Peru

Death squad killed 20 in Peru

A so-called “death squad” established within the Peruvian National Police has executed at least 20 criminals...

24 Aug 2016 6:43 AM IST

Mom kills newborn by putting him in fridge

Mom kills newborn by putting him in fridge

A South Carolina mother charged with killing her newborn son by putting him in the refrigerator for several hours was...

24 Aug 2016 6:43 AM IST

Ramen is new currency in US jails

Ramen is new currency in US jails

Prisoners unhappy with prison food exchanging goods for Ramen noodles.

24 Aug 2016 6:42 AM IST

Canada to US: Keep guns there

Canada to US: Keep guns there

Border forces begin campaign on the country’s gun laws.

24 Aug 2016 6:41 AM IST

Nasa establishes contact with lost STEREO mission

Nasa has re-established a connection with the long-lost STEREO-B spacecraft after more than 22 months, after they lost...

24 Aug 2016 6:40 AM IST