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UK foreign office cat under scanner for being ‘EU spy’

Britain’s foreign secretary Philip Hammond was forced to issue a denial after his own Conservative party colleague...

26 May 2016 1:40 AM IST

Yemen warring parties are closer to agreement at peace talks in Kuwait. (Photo: AFP)

Yemen peace talks 'closer' to agreement: UN envoy

'The discussions have become more sensitive and delicate bringing us closer to a comprehensive agreement,' the envoy...

25 May 2016 5:09 PM IST

Parents or guardians of pupils who refuse to shake a teachers hand will face a fine. (Reprsenational Image)

No handshake exemption for Muslim pupils, Swiss canton rules

Some Muslims argued that Islam does not permit physical contact with a person of the opposite sex.

25 May 2016 3:59 PM IST

Pakistan army chief Raheel Sharif told this to US Ambassador David Hale who visited the militarys General Headquarters

Drone attack killing Mullah Mansour bad for ties with US: Pak army...

It is for the first time that army has spoken on the issue.

25 May 2016 3:33 PM IST

Over the years, various conspiracy theories have floated around the events of 9/11. (Photo: File)

9/11 attack conspiracy theorist launches plan to fly a plane into a...

Salo plans to fly a plane into a building very similar to the World Trade Center at 500 miles per hour.

25 May 2016 11:47 AM IST

Brussels police chief injured during anti-austerity clashes

The demonstration was called to protest the center-right government's social and economic policies.

25 May 2016 11:46 AM IST

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India's bill on Kashmir map 'factually incorrect and morally...

Pakistan said depiction of the 'disputed territory' of J&K as an integral part of India in the bill is in violation of...

25 May 2016 11:14 AM IST

Sri Lanka floods: Death toll reaches 101 as waters recede

The Finance Ministry has estimated the damage to small businesses and industries at about $2 billion.

25 May 2016 10:41 AM IST

Early results showed Trump receiving 76 percent of the vote, according to Washingtons secretary of states office. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump wins Washington primary, rolls toward nomination

He had amassed 1,189 delegates prior to Washington state, just 48 delegates short of the 1,237 needed for the...

25 May 2016 10:27 AM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Photo: AP)

Canada PM Justin Trudeau's popularity soars

Its random telephone interviews with 1,000 Canadians over four weeks found that 54 per cent of respondents prefer the...

25 May 2016 8:33 AM IST

Mullah Mansour (Photo: AP)

Mullah Mansour used Pak passport to travel

Islamabad refuses to confirm Taliban chief’s death, says US justification is ‘against international...

25 May 2016 7:15 AM IST

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. (Photo: AP)

Trump can bankrupt US: Hillary Clinton

Have no problem asking Congress to declare war on terror: Donald

25 May 2016 7:15 AM IST