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The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

Eleven pulled alive from rubble in China building collapse

More than 150 rescuers are on the scene and had pulled out 11 survivors by early afternoon, the fire service said.

16 May 2019 3:14 PM IST

Introduction of single-tablet medication represented leap forward in ART dosing, and long-active anti-retroviral injections may represent the next revolution in HIV therapy (Photo: Pixabay)

At least 400 Pakistanis infected with HIV after doctor used...

Authorities investigating the outbreak in Sindh said the accused doctor has also tested positive for HIV.

16 May 2019 2:59 PM IST

Sex workers in Osaka will be shown the red light as the city seeks to clean up its image before hosting world leaders for the G20 summit in June. (Representational/ AFP)

Japan city to shut red-light zone during G20 summit

Japan will host the G20 summit in Osaka on June 28-29, with Donald Trump and China's President among the world leaders...

16 May 2019 2:54 PM IST

Passenger Paul Brunton captured the reactions of fellow passengers in a 30-second video that has since gone viral. (Photo: Twitter | Screengrab)

UK train driver mistakenly broadcasts porn over sound system, video...

The South Western Railway has apologised and said it was investigating the matter.

16 May 2019 2:49 PM IST

Following a fire at Paris Notre Dame cathedral in April, Russian media outlets in Europe blamed Islamist militants and Ukraines pro-Western government. (Photo: AFP)

Who burned Notre Dame? Brussels goes after fake news as EU election...

By funding fact-checking organisation Brussels hopes to shield the 427 million people eligible to vote for 751-seat EU...

16 May 2019 2:26 PM IST

Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking at a cybersecurity conference in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 6, 2018. Putin said its important to develop common cybersecurity standards that take into account interests of all nations. (Sergei Chirikov/Pool Photo via AP)

'Russia is not fire brigade to save Iran nuclear deal,' says Putin

'We regret that the deal is falling apart,' Putin said following talks with Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen...

16 May 2019 2:15 PM IST

The incident is the latest in a series of hate incidents in which headscarf- wearing women have been targeted. (Photo: Representational Image)

Austria approves law to ban Islamic headscarf in primary schools

The government said the patka head covering worn by Sikh boys or the Jewish kippa would not be affected.

16 May 2019 2:09 PM IST

This is not the first time that Bhalla, the first Sikh mayor of Hoboken, has experienced racist attacks over his religion and turban. (Photo: Twitter)

Photoshopped image shows first-ever Sikh Mayor as Arab Dictator in US

The photo was part of a story titled, 'Ravi Bhalla goes to the mattresses... for his tax increase'.

16 May 2019 1:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Theresa May says she Britain will consider extending the transition period after Brexit for a few months. (Photo: AFP)

British government to put forward Brexit bill in first week of June

Statement came after talks between May and Oppn Labour leader Corbyn on a possible compromise that would end a deadlock...

16 May 2019 1:48 PM IST

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

Failed to uphold US values: Khashoggi fiancee slams Trump response to...

She said Jamal Khashoggi would have been most disappointed of all to see the US response.

16 May 2019 1:21 PM IST

Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence that Trump or his campaign conspired with a Russian effort to influence the election. (Photo:AP)

Iran will 'soon' want to negotiate with us, predicts Donald Trump

The White House says that Iran, a longtime enemy and rival of US allies Israel and Saudi Arabia, is sowing instability...

16 May 2019 12:44 PM IST

Donald Trump pardons disgraced media mogul Conrad Black: White House

Donald Trump pardons disgraced media mogul Conrad Black: White House

Black, a writer vehemently maintained his innocence and launched a series of libel lawsuits in Canada to strike back.

16 May 2019 12:38 PM IST