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Many inscriptions written by soldiers can still be seen on the ancient bricks. (Photo: AFP)

Ancient city of Babylon, now a UNESCO World Heritage

Iraqi President Barham Salih said, the city, now an archaeological ruin, was returned to its 'rightful place' in...

6 July 2019 2:17 PM IST

US President Donald Trump

Donald Trump says immigration raids will start 'fairly soon'

ICE operations are expected to involve 'collateral arrests' in which undocumented migrants not targeted by officers are...

6 July 2019 2:13 PM IST

The girl was allegedly raped multiple times by her father, an official said. (Representational Image)

Madrassa principal arrested for raping at least 12 girls, claims...

Rights groups raised concerns about the spike in the number of rape and sexual assaults in the Muslim-majority South...

6 July 2019 12:50 PM IST

The issue of women wearing a face-cover, a burqa, in public is different from wearing hijab or head-cover to keep private a womans attractive hair.

Rising security concerns, Tunisia bans Niqab for women in government...

The ban comes at a time of heightened security following a June 27 double suicide bombing in Tunis that left two dead...

6 July 2019 12:47 PM IST

Administration officials say they are studying sanctions, but the issue comes as Trump is already embroiled in a range of disputes with China, including a simmering trade war. (Photo: File)

US lawmakers again urge sanctions over China's Xinjiang crackdown

China cracked down hard after the July 5, 2009 rampage in Urumqi, the region's capital.

6 July 2019 10:44 AM IST

The Central government is not the lone torch-bearer of the nations economic growth. The achievements and failures, the contradictions and anomalies are spread out in both the Central and state budgets.

US corporate sector welcomes Indian budget, says it will attract FDIs

President of US India Strategic and Partnership Forum, Aghi said that policy decisions are encouraging for American...

6 July 2019 10:22 AM IST

Temperatures in Alaskas largest city Anchorage have soared to a sweltering all-time record of 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 centigrade) as a heat wave grips the US state which straddles the Arctic Circle. (Photo: AFP)

Alaska heat wave shatters city's record, disrupts jobs and lives

According to scientists, Alaska is warming at twice the rate of the global average.

6 July 2019 10:05 AM IST

At least 18 people died and dozens were feared trapped in rubble after a strong earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesias Sumatra Island. (Representational Image)

7.1 earthquake hits southern California, no immediate reports of...

Strong aftershocks have jolted the desert region since a 6.4 quake on Thursday.

6 July 2019 9:55 AM IST

These people are also in touch with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan. They are trying to create a sort of movement within the United Kingdom, so basically the foreign funding or the foreign support comes from the two countries, Major General (Retd.) Dhruv C. Katoch said. (Photo: ANI)

Khalistan movement getting support from ISI-backed Muslim community in...

The Khalistan separatist movement was completely squashed by the Indian security forces in the 90s.

6 July 2019 9:28 AM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

4 killed, 36 wounded in Taliban attack in Afghanistan

The Kamma Press, citing the 209 Shaheen Corps, reported that Taliban fired multiple rounds of mortars and rockets in a...

5 July 2019 7:05 PM IST

Special public prosecutor Dilip Shah said that MCOCA Judge Shridhar Bhosle had convicted and sentenced them to different periods of rigorous imprisonment ranging from seven to ten years based on the roles played by the convicts in the crime. (Representational image)

Chinese guy sentenced to death, hid wife's body in freezer for 100...

He logged into the social networking accounts of his wife and replied to text messages she received from her parents and...

5 July 2019 6:44 PM IST

A special court in Pune on Friday sentenced a 34-year-old suspended judge to three years rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl in 2014. (Representational image)

Member of IS, German woman sentenced to 5 years imprisonment

She allegedly received weapons training between 2014 and mid-2017 and wrote blogs praising life in IS-controlled...

5 July 2019 5:43 PM IST