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Counties in states with strong gun laws had lower rates of firearm homicides than counties in states with weak laws. (Photo: Pixabay)

Two killed in Houston freeway shooting

The police here said that they had initially received a call of an accident at 5:55 pm.

9 Aug 2019 4:59 PM IST

Authorities said that near the hanging bodies was a banner bearing the initials of the notoriously bloodthirsty Jalisco drug cartel and a threat to a rival gang. (Photo: ANI)

19 killed in Mexico gang war

Mexico security analyst Alejandro Hope said the slaughter was also meant to send a message to the authorities.

9 Aug 2019 3:58 PM IST

Cyntoia Brown, 31, whose murder conviction at 16 years of age galvanized A-list celebrities to campaign for criminal justice reform, was freed from prison after Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam granted her clemency earlier this year. (Photo: Facebook)

Sex-trafficking victim set free in case championed by Kardashian,...

Under US federal law, involving anyone under the age of 18 in commercial sex is considered sex trafficking.

9 Aug 2019 3:51 PM IST

Pakistan and India flag (Representational image)

After Samjhauta, Pak suspends Thar Express over Kashmir dispute

Thar Express runs weekly between the towns of Khokrapar in Pakistan and Monabao in India.

9 Aug 2019 3:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: ANI)

Modi to visit 'trusted friend' Bhutan on Aug 17

The visit reflects the high priority that New Delhi attaches to its relations with Thimphu, said the Ministry of...

9 Aug 2019 3:16 PM IST

Maryam Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

Court reserves verdict on NAB's appeal for physical remand of Maryam...

Accountability court judge Naeem Arshad heard NAB's request in the matter.

9 Aug 2019 2:41 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping

China calls on India, Pak to resolve disputes through dialogue,...

Informed sources said Qureshi is in Beijing to seek all-weather ally China's support for Pak's efforts to ratchet-up...

9 Aug 2019 2:32 PM IST

Pakistan and India flag

Pakistanis fear price rise of food essentials after trade suspension...

Traders and common people said it was going to be a difficult Eid for them dur to the ban.

9 Aug 2019 1:35 PM IST

A search and rescue operation is underway but authorities are facing problems as the place is below the road. (Photo: ANI)

3 dead, 23 missing as bus plunges into Trishuli River in central Nepal

Police informed that the bus, en route to Kathmandu from Malangawa in Sarlahi District, plunged into river around 3:30...

9 Aug 2019 1:20 PM IST

Ghotu Ram Meena is expected to take up the assignment shortly. (Photo: ANI)

Ghotu Ram Meena is India's new envoy to Republic of Congo

India and the Republic of Congo enjoy warm and friendly relations.

9 Aug 2019 1:08 PM IST

She also claimed that she had intentionally infected her past sexual partners. (Photo: Screengrab)

'Infected men with HIV,' says Georgia woman; cops call it a lie

Americus Police Maj Herman Lamar told AP that Lasiter said the video was a lie and she was not HIV positive.

9 Aug 2019 12:53 PM IST

The hajj is one of the worlds largest religious gatherings. (Photo: AFP)

More than two million Muslims begin hajj pilgrimage

In total some 2.5 million faithful, the majority from abroad, will undertake the pilgrimage this year, according to...

9 Aug 2019 12:40 PM IST