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Pope Francis in in a new policy published Thursday said, that it is always inadmissible because it attacks the inherent dignity of all humans. (Photo: File)

Pope Francis summons bishops for summit on sexual abuse scandals

The Vatican hasn't responded to the accusations by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, but has promised 'clarifications'.

13 Sept 2018 2:39 PM IST

According to the media reports, many Rohingyas are stranded in India and Nepal after moving illegally from Bangladesh. (Photo: ANI)

Suu Kyi says handling of Rohingya could have been better

The army is accused of committing mass rape, killings and setting fire to thousands of homes.

13 Sept 2018 1:14 PM IST

An editorial published in a Pakistani daily has cautioned Pakistan to avoid an overtly sympathetic approach to extremism and groups espousing such causes, as doing so could germinate new forms of terror on its soil. (Representational Image)

Terror originating from Pak soil our shared concern with India: US

Pompeo, who recently visited Islamabad before he travelled to Delhi, had good constructive consultations with new...

13 Sept 2018 12:56 PM IST

Sand bags surround homes on North Topsail Beach, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, as Hurricane Florence threatens the coast. (Photo: AP)

Hurricane Florence weakens to Category 2: US forecaster

Hurricane Florence weakened to a Category 2 storm but remained on course to deliver a powerful blow to the US east...

13 Sept 2018 12:46 PM IST

60 Minutes producer out as CBS cleans up after harassment claims

'60 Minutes' producer out as CBS cleans up after harassment claims

The exit of Jeff Fager comes three days after the television giant announced the departure of president, chairman and...

13 Sept 2018 12:37 PM IST

Google CEO Sundar Pichai talks about Google Assistant during a product event in San Francisco. Google is likely to again put artificial intelligence in the spotlight at its annual developers conference. (Photo:AP)

Leaked video shows Google execs troubled by Trump election

'I know this is probably not the most joyous TGIF we have had,' Google co-founder Sergey Brin said in the video.

13 Sept 2018 11:18 AM IST

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)

Gunman kills five people in California, then himself: police

'We have six deceased, one is the suspect and five are victims,' said Lieutenant Mark said.

13 Sept 2018 10:33 AM IST

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

Will not tolerate any form of foreign meddling in US elections: Trump

Trump signed executive order that initiates actions, including sanctions, against foreign entities who meddle or try to...

13 Sept 2018 9:39 AM IST

Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a consensus-based organization. India has not been able to secure membership as a result of opposition from China, Alice Wells, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, told a Washington audience. (Photo: PTI)

India meets all qualifications to be member of NSG: US

India has been seeking entry into 48-member elite nuclear club, which controls nuclear trade, but China has repeatedly...

13 Sept 2018 9:30 AM IST

Maithripala Sirisena said he had ordered Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera to revoke his decision last week to overturn the 1979 law prohibiting the sale of any type of alcohol to women. (Photo: AP)

'Even dog wouldn't eat', airline removes nuts after Sri Lanka Prez's...

'I want to know who authorised the purchase of these nuts,' the President told a meeting of farmers.

12 Sept 2018 3:53 PM IST

The chief justice said the court would issue notice to NGOs and the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while it hears the case related to basic rights of transgenders. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan Supreme Court to provide jobs to transgenders

Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar on Tuesday said two transgenders would be provided jobs in the Supreme Court.

12 Sept 2018 3:28 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa confirmed death sentences awarded to 13 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, the Pakistan Army said. (Photo: AP)

CPEC is Pak's economic future, security not to be compromised: Army...

It was reported on Tuesday that the Imran Khan-led Pakistan government was reviewing the agreements under the CPEC...

12 Sept 2018 3:20 PM IST