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Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun fled her family while visiting Kuwait and flew to Bangkok, where she barricaded herself in an airport hotel to avoid deportation and grabbed global attention by mounting a social media campaign for asylum. (Photo: AP)

Saudi woman fleeing alleged abuse heads for asylum in Canada

Canada is a country that understands how important it is to stand up for human rights and woman's rights,' said Canadian...

12 Jan 2019 2:50 PM IST

13-year-old Jayme was found by a resident of the town of Gordon, about an hours drive from the Closs home, (Photo: AFP)

Call 911!': Missing US teen whose parents were killed knocks on door

Jayme Closs's disappearance made national news, sparking massive searches, with 1,500 volunteers scouring woods and...

11 Jan 2019 5:42 PM IST

President Donald Trump recognizes Reggie Singh, brother of slain California police officer Ronil Singh at roundtable on immigration and border security at US Border Patrol McAllen Station, during a visit to southern border on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

We're with you': Donald Trump tells brother of slain Indian-origin cop

Reggie Singh, brother of slain Indian-origin policeman Ronil Singh, said he supported US president's efforts on border...

11 Jan 2019 12:02 PM IST

United States President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this year in Beijing. (Photo: AP)

Trade talks with US were extensive, promoted mutual understanding:...

Trade tensions between the world's two largest economies escalated last year, putting global stock markets on edge.

10 Jan 2019 11:14 AM IST

Mexico drug lord Joaquin El Chapo Guzman (Photo: AFP)

'AK-47 for 1-year-old daughter': Drug lord El Chapo's secret text to...

'Our Kiki is fearless,' Chapo jokes to his wife in one message in Jan 2012, referring to one of their twin daughters,...

10 Jan 2019 8:51 AM IST

Bad deal, should have never been thought of. Somebody really messed up. And they had the worst cover-up ever, Trump said. (Photo: File)

Trump walks out of meeting with Democrats, calls it 'total waste of...

Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, told journalists Trump 'sort of slammed the table,' then 'got up and...

10 Jan 2019 8:39 AM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

British PM Theresa May loses key vote on Brexit procedure in...

The contentious amendment was passed by 308 votes in favour to 297 against it.

9 Jan 2019 8:51 PM IST

A ban on telecast of Indian teleplays, imposed by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), was lifted by the Lahore Court on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

Won't allow airing of Indian content as it 'damages our culture': Pak...

Pak media regulator on Tuesday directed all channels not to air TV dramas containing 'intimate moments between couples'...

9 Jan 2019 8:06 PM IST

18-year-old Saudi woman Rahaf Mohammed al-Qanun (2nd L) being escorted by a Thai immigration officer (R) and UNHCR officials at Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi teen is refugee, UN confirms, asks Australia to resettle

UN has found that a teenage woman who fled Saudi to Thailand is legitimate refugee and has asked Australia to take her...

9 Jan 2019 12:42 PM IST

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) said it was assisting the Australian Federal Police at a number of incidents at embassies across Melbourne. (Photo: Twitter)

Suspicious packages found at Indian consulate, others in Melbourne

A major operation is underway after packages were delivered to at least 10 international consulates across Melbourne.

9 Jan 2019 10:48 AM IST

Corporal Singh, 33, of the Newman Police Department was shot and killed during a traffic stop on December 26 allegedly by an illegal immigrant. (Photo: Facebook)

Trump making case for US-Mexico border wall, calls India-origin cop...

Trump said precious lives were cut short repeatedly by those who have violated the borders.

9 Jan 2019 10:03 AM IST

Stormy Daniels has previously spoken about the affair, including in a recent post on Twitter in which she said: Technically I didnt sleep with the POTUS 12 years ago. There was no sleeping (hehe) and he was just a goofy reality TV star. (Photo: File)

Trump's wall speech has competition, Stormy Daniels to 'fold laundry...

Trump's speech, during which he is expected to make his case for building a wall along the border with Mexico, is...

9 Jan 2019 9:16 AM IST