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Thursdays attack in the town of Taji, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Baghdad, killed seven civilians and five troops.

Suicide bombing north of Iraqi capital kills 12 people

The attack coincides with another suicide car bombing in a commercial area in the capital's Shiite-dominated...

9 Jun 2016 2:33 PM IST

About 43,000 people die each year on Brazils roads with accidents surging by 24 percent between 2002-2012.

Bus plunges into ravine in Brazil, at least 15 killed

The driver lost control of the bus carrying 46 passengers and crashed into a rock in the opposite lane.

9 Jun 2016 2:29 PM IST

I thought that Bernie Sanders brought enormous energy and new ideas.

Obama hopeful Sanders will wind up campaign in couple of weeks

Obama said that on balance, Sanders's candidacy in the hardfought Democratic campaign was a positive.

9 Jun 2016 2:07 PM IST

An investigation would be launched into the circumstances of the shooting, including t decision by the officers to use guns

Bullets hit bystanders as Australia police shoot knifeman in Sydney...

Police were called to the mall following reports that a man was armed with a knife, says officials.

9 Jun 2016 12:24 PM IST

Norths leader Kim Jong-Un. (PhotoL AP)

N Korea to convene rare parliamentary session on June 29

The Supreme People's Assembly meets only once or twice a year.

9 Jun 2016 10:02 AM IST

The park, outside St Petersburg, has been housing sex offenders for more than a decade. (Photo: YouTube screenshot)

'Pervert Park': Inside the Florida sex offenders camp

The Palace Mobile Home Park in western Florida is home to 120 of society's most detested outcasts.

9 Jun 2016 10:01 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is greeted by House Speaker Paul Ryan at Capitol Hill. (Photo: AP)

Sikh community's forgiveness a lesson: Ryan to Modi

Ryan, who is a representative from Wisconsin's First District, received Prime Minister Modi at Capitol Hill.

9 Jun 2016 9:59 AM IST

In a recent incident a local media company flew a drone over the presidential palace in Kabul. (Representational Photo: AFP)

Afghanistan bans media's use of drone cameras

The statement did not specify the security concerns due to which they announced the ban.

9 Jun 2016 9:58 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. (Photo: AP)

As Modi comes calling, Mexico backs India's bid to join NSG

Modi thanked Mexico for its support and called the country an important partner for India's energy security.

9 Jun 2016 9:47 AM IST

The Obama administration objects to Senate version of the National Defence Authorisation Act. (Photo: AP)

White House against imposing conditions on 300-million-dollar aid to...

The Obama administration feels such a move would be against America’s national interest.

9 Jun 2016 9:44 AM IST

The collision comes after both of the militarys precision flying teams suffered crashes last week. (Representational Photo)

F-16 fighter jets collide mid-air, pilots eject safely

The pilots were conducting a training mission over Georgia airspace in an area known as the Townsend Range.

9 Jun 2016 9:43 AM IST

(Photo: Facebook/Citrus County)

Woman fights off daughter's would-be kidnapper, video goes viral

The man tried to abduct the child at a Dollar General store in Florida in broad-daylight.

9 Jun 2016 9:42 AM IST