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US lawmakers barred the use of American aid to underwrite Pakistans purchase of eight F-16s. (Photo: AP)

Key US lawmakers unwilling to back Pak military aid: Official

US lawmakers said that they would lift the hold on the aid if Pakistan cracks down on the Haqqani network.

13 May 2016 4:00 PM IST

A military helicopter sent to the area to support the soldiers later crashed, killing its two pilots

Turkey: 8 soldiers dead in clash with PKK, helicopter crash

The PKK, considered a terrorist organization by Turkey and its allies, has waged a three-decades-long insurgency against...

13 May 2016 3:58 PM IST

Both the girl and her grandmother sustained burn injuries and were rushed to district hospital in Mapusa. (Representational imag

Indonesia mulls microchips for child rapists after rape, murder of...

The 14-year-old girl was set upon by a gang of drunken men and boys as she walked home from school on the western island...

13 May 2016 3:44 PM IST

Sanders determination to contest every state remaining has kept Obama and Vice President Joe Biden largely on the sidelines

Fearing Trump, some Democrats up pressure on Bernie Sanders to exit

The new concerns come after Sanders' recent wins over front-runner Hillary Clinton in Indiana and West Virginia.

13 May 2016 3:41 PM IST

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton abandoned secure line to use home phone: US watchdog

Judicial Watch said it obtained these documents in response to a court order from a May 5, 2015.

13 May 2016 1:02 PM IST

The conversation followed sharp verbal exchange between the sides following US destroyers sail-by past Chinas man-made island

China, US generals to work out mechanism for South China Sea

Fang said China wanted to expand communication and cooperation with the US to prevent the issue impacting on the overall...

13 May 2016 1:00 PM IST

Prime Ministers Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz. (Photo: AFP)

Indian lobby trying to block US' F-16s sale to Pak: Sartaj Aziz

Indian lobby has been making untiring efforts to reverse US decision through Senator Rand Paul's resolution to block the...

13 May 2016 12:16 PM IST

Turkey recalls Bangladesh ambassador

Turkey on Thursday recalled its ambassador to Bangladesh for consultations after strongly protesting the execution in...

13 May 2016 7:17 AM IST

Supporters of President Dilma Rousseff shout during clashes with the police outside Parliament in Brasilia. (Photo: AP)

Brazil President is suspended after Senate votes to put her on trial

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was suspended on Thursday to face impeachment, ceding power to her...

13 May 2016 5:38 AM IST

One of the two items of debris recovered from the beaches in South Africa and Mauritus is displayed. (Photo: AFP)

2 pieces likely from MH370

Malaysia on Thursday said the two more pieces of plane debris found in South Africa and Mauritius “almost...

13 May 2016 5:36 AM IST

4 Bangladesh militants arrested for India blasts

4 Bangladesh militants arrested for India blasts

The Bangladeshi police on Thursday arrested four militants, including a key leader, closely linked to two operatives of...

13 May 2016 5:33 AM IST

Pakistani journalist killed for supporting love marriage

Pakistani journalist killed for supporting love marriage

A Pakistani journalist has been brutally shot dead by the relatives of a woman for supporting her in marrying a man of...

13 May 2016 5:25 AM IST