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Trump gives dramatic account of Soleimani's last minutes before death

The president spoke in a ballroom at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, at a Republican event.

19 Jan 2020 1:24 PM IST

Wednesdays downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752, which killed all 176 people aboard, has created a new crisis for the Islamic Republics clerical rulers. (Photo: Screengrab | Twitter)

Iran takes man who posted video of missile striking Ukraine plane into...

President Hassan Rouhani promised a thorough investigation into the 'unforgivable error' in an address on Tuesday.

15 Jan 2020 3:10 PM IST

The 63-year-old Giammattei won the presidency on his fourth attempt in August for Vamos, a party founded in 2017 by politicians, businessmen and military officers on promises of battling poverty and providing better opportunities. (Photo: Twitter)

Guatemala swears in conservative Giammattei as President

The ceremony came after a five-hour delay and boisterous protests against ex-President Jimmy Morales.

15 Jan 2020 12:08 PM IST

Musharrafs supporters have held small rallies across the country in his support since the court sentenced him to death after finding him guilty of imposing an emergency in violation of the constitution. (Photo: File)

Pervez Musharraf death penalty thrown out

Lahore HC says ruling against leader unconstitutional'.

14 Jan 2020 2:06 AM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his government intended to prevent instability in the foreign exchange market after a possible Washington exit from the nuclear accord. (Photo: AP)

Shot down Ukrainian plane by mistake: Iran

Iran regrets human error', promises to punish guilty.

12 Jan 2020 1:22 AM IST

A handout picture of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with President Hassan Rouhani and newly-appointed commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Esmail Qaani (right) during a mourning ceremony for slain Gen. Qasem Soleimani, in Tehran on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

US is ready for serious talks with Iran

Missile strike was start of series of attacks across region: Iranian commander.

10 Jan 2020 5:03 AM IST

In a shock announcement, the couple said they would spend time in North America and rip up long-established relations with the press. (Photo: File)

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to step back as 'senior' royal family...

The announcement appeared to catch the royal family by surprise.

9 Jan 2020 12:08 PM IST

Just before midnight, AFP correspondents in Baghdad heard two loud blasts followed by the wailing security sirens of the Green Zone. (Photo: AP)

Two rockets hit Iraqi capital's Green Zone: Security sources

The attack came nearly 24 hours after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing American and other...

9 Jan 2020 8:38 AM IST

An image grab from footage obtained from the state-run Iran Press news agency on Wednesday allegedly shows rockets launched from the Islamic Republic against the US military base in Ein-al Asad in Iraq the prevous night. (Photo: Irna/Twitter)

In act of revenge, Iran fires missiles at US bases in Iraq

Casualties and damage from the missile attacks were being assessed and Mr Trump said that he would make a statement on...

9 Jan 2020 2:30 AM IST

The planned killing of the camels comes at a time the country is ravaged by wildfires since November. (Photo: Representational)

Australia to kill up to 10,000 Camels amid wildfires: Report

The disaster has killed more than a dozen people and caused the displacement or deaths of 480 million animals.

8 Jan 2020 12:48 PM IST

Iran launched missile attacks on US-led forces in Iraq in the early hours of Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

80 'American terrorists' killed in missile strikes: Iran media

State TV said Iran had 100 other targets in the region in its sights if Washington took any retaliatory measures.

8 Jan 2020 12:08 PM IST

Esper defended the intelligence signalling an imminent threat from Soleimani that he and other senior US officials have cited to justify the strike, saying it was persuasive. (Photo: AFP)

Not looking to start war with Iran, but prepared to finish one: US

The US drone strike on Friday that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani has sharply escalated tensions...

8 Jan 2020 11:29 AM IST