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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

Dramatic video footage of the incident shot by witnesses and posted on social media showed the helicopter spinning seemingly out of control over the Hudson near 30th Street, before plummeting into the water. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Helicopter crashes into Hudson River in New York, injures two

New York police officials told a news conference that the 34-year-old pilot suffered an injury to his left hand. No one...

16 May 2019 12:25 PM IST

The move comes three weeks after Trump welcomed Egypts President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has cracked down heavily on the Muslim Brotherhood. (Photo:AP)

Trump declares national emergency in US citing telecom threats

The order gives US President Donald Trump the power to regulate interstate trade under the International Emergency...

16 May 2019 12:21 PM IST

Within an hour, Megha however fell ill and started bleeding profusely. She was rushed to a hospital where she was declared brought dead. (Representational image)

Two Indian climbers die on Mount Kanchenjunga in Nepal

The climbers identified as 48-year-old Biplab Baidya and 46-year-old Kuntal Karar fell ill just below the 8,586-meter...

16 May 2019 12:17 PM IST

Meanwhile, according to news agencies, Civil Aviation Ministry Secretary P.S. Kharola said all Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft operated by Indian carriers have been grounded and that about 35 flights of carrier SpiceJet would be cancelled on Thursday.

Indian flights in Pakistan airspace to remain shut till May 30

However, Pakistan opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur on March 27.

16 May 2019 10:14 AM IST

Responding to a question, Trump asserted that none of his predecessors had sanctioned Russia like he had. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump to propose new 'filter' merit-based immigration system

Trump will propose ending diversity lottery system, which offers applicants from countries with low immigration rates...

16 May 2019 8:57 AM IST

Banned Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed, who carries a bounty of USD 10 million announced by the US for his role in terror activities, has been under detention since January. (Photo: File | AP)

Hafiz Saeed's kin held for fiery speech

The suspect had strongly criticised the steps of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and had appealed for funds for...

16 May 2019 7:02 AM IST

A judicial inquiry into whether New Zealands police and intelligence services could have prevented the Christchurch mosque attacks. (Photo:AP)

Christchurch attacker had links with Austrian RW man

Sellner confirmed the authenticity of the emails to ORF but continues to deny he met Tarrant when the latter travelled...

15 May 2019 5:27 PM IST

Security has been beefed up in Sri Lanka as the army increased its deployment by 1,300 to 6,300. (Photo: AP)

Curfew lifted in Sri Lanka, more than 60 people arrested

There were no incidents of violence overnight and people responsible for taking part in attacks have been arrested,...

15 May 2019 4:46 PM IST

When their sensation was completed, the pilots flew some distance further away to take a good look at it and laugh. (Photo:AP)

The untold story of the Navy plane that drew a giant penis' in the sky

Two junior pilots, belonging to Electronic Attack Squadron, reportedly had a good chunk of time on their hands after a...

15 May 2019 4:00 PM IST

Tuesdays drone strikes hit two pumping stations on the kingdoms east-west pipeline. (Photo:AP)

Major Saudi oil pipeline attacked' by drones

Drone attacks claimed by Iran-aligned Yemeni rebels shut down one of the kingdom's main oil pipelines on Tuesday.

15 May 2019 2:45 PM IST

The call for changes was backed by the British government after the family of 14-year-old Molly Russell found material related to depression and suicide on her Instagram account after her death in 2017.

Help me choose death or life': Malaysian teen asks on Instagram, jumps...

The poll showed 69 per cent of the girl's followers chose 'D', Aidil said.

15 May 2019 2:29 PM IST