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Donald Trump ordered the creation of a sixth branch. (Photo: Pixabay)

Trump says he has 'open mind' to result of FBI's Kavanaugh probe

FBI has been asked to complete an investigation against Kavanaugh, who is facing allegations of sexual assault from at...

2 Oct 2018 2:58 PM IST

Gay rights activists celebrate in Mumbai on Thursday after the Supreme Court struck down Section 377 that made homosexual acts which carry a masimum punishment of life term. (Photo: AP)

Lesbian 'witches' chained, raped by families in Cameroon

Gay people are often subjected to 'corrective rape' by their families, strangers and vigilantes who treat homosexuality...

2 Oct 2018 2:47 PM IST

President Donald Trump speaks before signing a USD 716 billion defense policy bill named for Senator John McCain Monday, in Fort Drum, New York on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Trump threatens new tariffs on China, says no trade deal

Referring to trade war with China, Trump told reporters that China wanted to talk to the US very badly, but he was not...

2 Oct 2018 2:37 PM IST

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo: AP)

Ex-classmate says Brett lied about his drinking, was habitual drinker

Trump sought to excuse excessive drinking by teenagers, while going beyond Kavanaugh's own testimony on his past use of...

2 Oct 2018 2:32 PM IST

Route 91 Harvest Festival, Las Vegas, Nevada: The Las Vegas shooting which occurred on 1st October 2017 left 58 people killed while more than 515 wounded. (Photo: AP)

One year after Las Vegas shooting, gunman's motive still a mystery

The desert gambling capital on Monday marked the first anniversary of the massacre with a solemn sunrise ceremony...

2 Oct 2018 2:25 PM IST

Hafiz Saeed (right) and Pakistans religious affairs minister Noor-Ul-Haq Qadri were seen together at an event in Islamabad.(Photo: Twitter | @NadeemAwan_)

After Qureshi's assurance against terrorism, minister attends event...

A banner in the background said the conference was in 'defence of Pakistan', and mentioned 'Kashmir' as well as 'threats...

2 Oct 2018 2:00 PM IST

Im not a drinker and I can honestly say I never had a beer in my life -- its one of my only good traits, Trump joked at a long, rambling press conference. (Photo: AP)

Never had beer in my life, says Trump; asks world to imagine him drunk

Trump poked fun at himself while responding to questions about his SC nominee Brett Kavanaugh and again defended the...

2 Oct 2018 1:50 PM IST

The death toll from a devastating quake-tsunami on the island of Sulawesi had risen to 1,234 people, up from the previous count of 844. (Photo: AP)

Indonesia devastating quake-tsunami death toll rises to 1,234

'As of 1:00 pm there are 1,234 dead,' said Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, Indonesia's national disaster agency spokesman.

2 Oct 2018 12:50 PM IST

Air Niugini said Friday it had been informed that the weather was very poor with heavy rain and reduced visibility at the time of incident. (Photo: AFP)

Body found inside plane days after crash landing in Pacific lagoon

Air Niugini Boeing 737-800 was attempting to land at Weno airport on Friday morning but fell short of runway and...

2 Oct 2018 12:13 PM IST

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo a vocal advocate of that policy is expected to travel to Pyongyang soon to try to revive the negotiation process and set the stage for a second summit between President Donald Trump and leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AP)

North Korea warns US, says peace declaration not a bargaining chip

Commentary was directed at supporters of US policy to maintain maximum pressure on North Korea until it has made moves...

2 Oct 2018 11:43 AM IST

The Chinese ship then conducted a series of increasingly aggressive manoeuvres, and warned the Decatur to depart the area. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Chinese warship sails within yards of US destroyer in 'unsafe'...

The 12-mile distance is commonly accepted as constituting the territorial waters of a landmass.

2 Oct 2018 11:06 AM IST

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Brett Kavanaugh, his Supreme Court nominee. (Photo: AP)

Brett Kavanaugh had 'bit of difficulty' with alcohol, says Trump

Trump called Kavanaugh's treatment unfair, days after FBI opened Senate-requested probe into allegations by women.

2 Oct 2018 10:44 AM IST