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A record number of fires ravaging the Amazon has drawn international outrage because of the rainforests importance to the global environment and prompted Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to dispatch the military to assist in firefighting. (Photo: AP)

Brazil's Amazon basin fires keep surging despite govt has banned...

Illegal crops also reduce the rainforest, such as Colombian coca cultivation, which covers roughly 170,000 hectares,...

1 Sept 2019 1:05 PM IST

The gunman was killed at the Cinergy movie theater after he was stopped by police officers and sheriffs deputies from multiple agencies. At least 21 victims were shot in total, including an Odessa police officer, a Midland police officer and a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper during the rampage on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. The gunman was killed at the Cinergy movie theater after he was stopped by police officers and sheriffs deputies from multiple agencies. At least 21 victims were shot in total, including an Odessa police officer, a Midland police officer and a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper during the rampage on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

'Next time don't drive into water': 911 operator blasts US woman...

According to the police timeline, emergency crews used life vests, ropes and a rescue boat trying to locate and save...

1 Sept 2019 11:29 AM IST

Pakistan is a key player in the talks between the Taliban and the US in an effort to end the war in Afghanistan and allow withdrawal of American troops. (Photo: AFP / File)

Taliban attack 2nd Afghan city as US envoy affirms closeness of deal

The attack Sunday comes a day after the Taliban attacked Kunduz, one of Afghanistan's largest cities and killed at least...

1 Sept 2019 10:58 AM IST

If confirmed, Matthews will be the first Asian Pacific American woman and first Indian-American to serve as an Article III federal judge in the Southern District, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) said. (Photo: Twitter | Jones Day)

Trump nominates Indian-American Shireen Matthews as federal judge

Currently, Matthews is a partner at Jones Day, the fifth-largest law firm in the country, in San Diego.

1 Sept 2019 10:49 AM IST

We are at the threshold of an agreement that will reduce violence and open the door for Afghans to sit together to negotiate an honourable & sustainable peace and a unified, sovereign Afghanistan that does not threaten the United States, its allies, or any other country, Khalilzad wrote on Twitter. (Photo: ANI)

US, Taliban on 'threshold' of an agreement: Khalilzad

The agreement between the Taliban and the US is centred around the latter's promise to withdraw its troops from the...

1 Sept 2019 9:39 AM IST

The demonstrations came as tensions simmer between leftists and white nationalists across the United States, and critics of Trump say his rhetoric has fueled extremism. (Photo: AFP)

US police fire pepper spray after pro-Trump 'Straight Pride' parade

There was no serious violence during the rallies themselves, which involved groups of several hundred.

1 Sept 2019 8:07 AM IST

The gunman was killed at the Cinergy movie theater after he was stopped by police officers and sheriffs deputies from multiple agencies. At least 21 victims were shot in total, including an Odessa police officer, a Midland police officer and a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper during the rampage on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. The gunman was killed at the Cinergy movie theater after he was stopped by police officers and sheriffs deputies from multiple agencies. At least 21 victims were shot in total, including an Odessa police officer, a Midland police officer and a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper during the rampage on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

At least 5 dead, 21 injured in mass shooting in US state of Texas

Authorities have urged the public to get off the road 'and use extreme caution'.

1 Sept 2019 7:33 AM IST

Qureshi accused the Indian media of sensationalising everything. (Photo: ANI)

Kashmir issue cannot be dealt with war: Pakistan EAM Qureshi

His comments contradict Pakistan's PM Imran Khan warning that a 'direct military confrontation' with India 'will get...

31 Aug 2019 8:46 PM IST

The blast took place in Police District 3 (PD3) area in the city. (Photo: ANI)

Afghan forces claim upper hand after Taliban attack Kunduz city

The attack comes as US and Taliban negotiators continue a ninth round of talks in Doha.

31 Aug 2019 8:22 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP/File)

China denies visa, expels WSJ reporter after report on Jinping's...

Dow Jones, the WSJ's parent company, said in a statement that authorities declined to renew Wong's press credentials.

31 Aug 2019 7:10 PM IST

We had a photo. I released it, which I have the absolute right to do, Trump said. He said the Iranians were going to set off a big missile and it didnt work out too well. Had nothing to do with us. (Photo: Twitter | @realDonaldTrump)

Trump discloses US surveillance secrets with this tweet

A former CIA satellite imagery analyst, said the photograph appeared to be a classified image taken by a US spy...

31 Aug 2019 5:34 PM IST

People flee as heavy smoke rises above the ISIS groups last remaining position in Syria. (Photo: AFP)

Air strikes stop in Syria's Idlib after truce announced

Clashes between regime loyalists and insurgents on the edges of the anti-government bastion have also ceased after a...

31 Aug 2019 4:21 PM IST