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The lowest rungs of police forces often used the provision for harassment and extortion. The sooner its off the statute book, the easier life would get for LGBTQ people.

TV ads aim to pressure Trump to allow transgender in military

Sarah McBride, Human Rights Campaign's spokesperson, said it's a 'critical window of time' to take the fight directly to...

1 March 2018 4:41 PM IST

The examination of the crime scene and dead bodies indicated that the death was caused by firearms. Bijarani received one gunshot in the head while his wife three bullets one on head and two on abdomen. (Photo: File/Representational)

Georgia teacher barricades himself in class, fires gun; no one hurt

Davidson faces six charges, including aggravated assault involving a gun and terrorist threats and acts, jail records...

1 March 2018 2:34 PM IST

In a Twitter post about 90 minutes after the shooting at a Walmart store in suburban Denver, police said investigators had confirmed that two men were dead and a woman was taken to a local hospital, but no further details were given. (Photo: AFP)

Walmart raises minimum age to buy firearms, ammunition to 21

The company also said it goes 'beyond federal law by requiring customers to pass a background check before purchasing...

1 March 2018 1:46 PM IST

Mark Lowcock, the UN under secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, said there has been no change in the situation around the rebel-held enclave in the Damascus suburbs despite a ceasefire resolution Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Aid convoy blocked in Syria despite UN ceasefire order

The US representative Kelley Currie accused Syrian regime of violating the ceasefire, while Russian Ambassador Nebenzia...

1 March 2018 12:54 PM IST

Sources said that the home department and jail authorities would study the report and then take a decision.

French man admits of raping, sexually assaulting around 40' women...

'The accused estimates the number of victims at around forty,' Jean-Philippe Vicentini, prosecutor in nearby...

1 March 2018 12:43 PM IST

Parts of a motorway linking the capital Bucharest to Constanta and dozens of other roads were closed. More than 80 trains and 15 flights were cancelled, Romanian police said, and Romanias Black Sea ports were closed. (Photo: AFP)

Beast from East' brings death, delays, sub-zero temperatures in Europe

In southern Romania, an 83-year-old woman from Adancata was found collapsed in the snow and died on the way to hospital.

28 Feb 2018 7:14 PM IST

19-year-old Nikolas Cruz is accused of carrying out the second-deadliest shooting at a public school in US history after a deal between prosecutors and defence attorneys, the suspects lawyer said. (Photo: File)

Nikolas Cruz's hearing over Florida school shooting gets cancelled

The hearing would have been the second courtroom appearance for Cruz since the shooting.

28 Feb 2018 6:27 PM IST

Mr Kushner, a wealthy New York businessman married to Trumps daughter Ivanka, has not received his full security clearance because of his extensive financial links, which have taken a long time to examine. (Photo: AP)

Trump's aide, adviser, son-in-law Kushner loses access to Top Secret...

On Friday, Mr Trump said he would leave it to Kelly to settle the security clearance dispute with Kushner.

28 Feb 2018 5:53 PM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets business leaders at the end of India-Canada business forum in Mumbai on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

To fill gap in labour force, Canada's new budget pushes women...

The gender gap in Canada's labour market has already seen a dramatic shift in the last 40 years.

28 Feb 2018 5:09 PM IST

We have been following very closely what has happened in China and the response to Communist Party seeking to abolish term limits there, State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert. (Photo: File)

US is watching China closely as it prepares to scrap presidential term...

Nauert said promoting human rights and democratic governance was a core element of the US foreign policy.

28 Feb 2018 3:56 PM IST

Guayaquils police chief General Marcelo Tobar later said that the men had possibly climbed into the aircrafts landing gear section and were either pushed out by mechanics or had simply changed their minds. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Two stowaways hiding in plane's landing gear fall to death during...

The country's second largest airport had to be shut down for 90 minutes following the incident.

28 Feb 2018 3:32 PM IST

While clarifying that the freeze in American security aid to the country will continue as it is yet to take any decisive action against the Taliban and the Haqqani network. (Photo: AP)

It's two-way street for US: Despite positive indicators' from Pak, aid...

Achieving long-term stability in Afghanistan and defeating the insurgency will be difficult without Pakistan's support...

28 Feb 2018 2:07 PM IST