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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed the step in a Twitter post on Monday and pointed out that the United States had trimmed its emissions in recent years even as it had grown its energy production. (Photo: File)

US begins year-long process to formally quit Paris Climate pact

Once it exits, US - the top historic greenhouse gas emitter and leading oil and gas producer - will become the only...

5 Nov 2019 8:43 AM IST

The United States has carried out an operation targeting ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a US official told news agency Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. (Representational Image)

Turkey says it captured dead IS leader Baghdadi's sister in Syria

The Turkish official said the 65-year-old known as Rasmiya Awad is suspected of being affiliated with the extremist...

5 Nov 2019 8:05 AM IST

India, which has raised some tariffs under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has long been the main holdout on an RCEP deal due to strong domestic opposition from several quarters over fears of Chinese goods flooding the country.

India's concerns not met, won't join RCEP, says PM

Except India, all 15 RCEP countries ready to finalise deal.

5 Nov 2019 1:39 AM IST

The Prime Minister had said earlier that India remains committed to a comprehensive and balanced outcome of RCEP negotiations and seeks balance across goods, services and investments and also within each pillar. (Photo: ANI)

India decides against joining RCEP as key concerns remain unaddressed

The sources said there will no compromise on the country's core interests.

4 Nov 2019 7:41 PM IST

The victim was forced to sit on a scooter. When he disagreed, his classmate forcefully took him to a shanty near Deba Ray College at knifepoint.

Over 40 migrants found alive in refrigerated truck in Greece

The migrants, of apparent Afghan origin, were mostly in good condition.

4 Nov 2019 7:18 PM IST

Democrats enjoy majority with 233 seats in the House of Representatives while the ruling Republican, from which Trump comes, has 197 elected representatives. (Photo: File)

Name of whistleblower should be revealed, says Donald Trump

Earlier, attorney to whistleblower Mark Zaid said that his client was ready to offer answers to House Representatives'...

4 Nov 2019 3:50 PM IST

Pakistans embassy in Kabul has said it was indefinitely closing its consular office in the Afghan capital due to security reasons, amid mounting tensions between the neighbouring countries. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan embassy in Kabul closes visa section amid tensions

The spokesman told AFP that the consular section typically processes about 1,500 visa applications a day.

4 Nov 2019 1:55 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: File)

Pak protest leader convenes all-party meet as deadline for PM Imran's...

Rehman has said that the protest would continue until Khan steps down.

4 Nov 2019 1:35 PM IST

Pakistans Embassy announced the closure in a statement, saying that the consular services would no longer be available until further information. (Photo: AP)

Afghan official: Kabul to probe Pakistan security complaint

Afghanistan and Pak have an uneasy relationship, with Kabul blaming Islamabad for supporting the Taliban in the...

4 Nov 2019 1:21 PM IST

Plans to finalise an Asia-wide trade deal at a summit in Bangkok this weekend were uncertain after new demands raised by India in the negotiations to create the worlds largest trading bloc. (Photo: Twitter/ MEA)

'Asian trade deal RCEP on track,' says Thailand amid concerns raised...

A major sticking point has been demands from India, which is worried about a potential flood of Chinese imports.

4 Nov 2019 10:16 AM IST

Bercow also faced accusations that he fostered a culture of bullying within parliament. (Photo: File)

British MPs vote to find new house Speaker after Bercow's exit

Hoyle, Bercow's deputy since 2010, is odds-on favourite to fill his shoes but other political heavyweights are also...

4 Nov 2019 10:03 AM IST

Several people were wounded, with one man in a white tee-shirt, believed to be the knifeman, being beaten with sticks by protesters. Another man lay in a pool of blood on the pavement outside the mall. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong mall clash ends in bloody knife attack, politician's ear...

Police said protesters had vandalised restaurant after peaceful chanting of slogans by Hong Kong people.

4 Nov 2019 9:28 AM IST