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Pilgrims circle the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the minor pilgrimage, known as Umrah, during Laylat al-Qadr, Night of Decree, on the 27th day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca. (Photo: AP)

In Holy city of Mecca, sexual harassment a reality' for Muslim women

Muslim women from all across the world came forth to share their own experiences of being assaulted and harassed during...

12 Feb 2018 3:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday met with industry leaders of the Gulf and West Asia region at the India-Oman business meeting here during which he pitched India as an attractive destination to do business. (Photo: Twitter/ @MEAIndia)

India attractive destination for business: Modi at India-Oman meet

The two leaders discussed intensification of bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

12 Feb 2018 1:12 PM IST

Cyclone Gita slammed into Samoa overnight Friday, forcing the evacuation of some 200 people and causing widespread flooding, leaving many without power and electricity. (Photo: AFP)

Tonga declares state of emergency as Cyclone Gita intensifies

Acting PM Semisi Sika issued nationwide alert, saying he was 'satisfied that an emergency is happening or about to...

12 Feb 2018 12:54 PM IST

President Donald Trump has declined to approve releasing the memo on the grounds it contains sensitive information. (Photo: File)

Confident Democrats will release memo on Russia probe: WH aide

Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee are prepared to black out parts of the memo to ensure it doesn't reveal...

12 Feb 2018 12:39 PM IST

Trump has called the investigation a witch hunt, denying any collusion with Russia or obstruction of justice. (Photo: File)

Palestine not looking to make peace, not sure about Israel either:...

Trump's comment about Israel mark rare criticism who has publicly sparred with the Palestinians while forging warm ties...

12 Feb 2018 10:53 AM IST

But Trumps arrival in the White House a year ago, and his regular denunciations of the deal with Iran and the country in general, cooled their ardour. (Photo: File)

Trump shocked, disturbed with domestic abuse allegations against...

Kellyanne Conway, a senior advisor to Trump, said president pushed the two staffers out the moment he saw credible...

12 Feb 2018 10:33 AM IST

The pilots of the An-148 regional jet did not report any problems before the twin-engine aircraft plunged into the field about 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Domodedovo Airport, authorities said. (Photo: AP)

Russian airliner crashes right after takeoff, kills all 71 on board

The Saratov Airlines flight disappeared from radar minutes after departure for city of Orsk, some 1,500 kms to the...

12 Feb 2018 9:47 AM IST

A 214m (234-yard) exclusion zone has been implemented as a precaution by the Met Police. As a result, London City Airport is currently closed, the airport said in a statement. (Photo: Twitter | ANI | Representational)

World War 2 bomb discovered in Thames, London Airport closes down

The ordnance was discovered in King George V Dock, close to the runway of London's most central airport, during planned...

12 Feb 2018 8:12 AM IST

Brave' Pak activist Asma Jahangir dies of cardiac attack

In 2007, she was arrested by the government of then-military ruler Pervez Musharraf.

12 Feb 2018 3:17 AM IST

In this screen grab provided by the Life.ru, the wreckage of a AN-148 plane is seen in Stepanovskoye village, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the Domodedovo airport, Russia. (Photo: AP)

Saratov Airlines crashes near Moscow, 71 people feared dead

The Antonov An-148 plane operated by Saratov Airlines was flying to Orsk, a city in Urals, and crashed in Ramensky...

11 Feb 2018 6:22 PM IST

Guterres stressed that all concerned in Syria and in the region must abide by international law. (Photo: AFP)

UN chief calls for immediate de-escalation in Syria after Israel raids

Israel targeted what it said were Iranian positions inside Syria after one of its warplanes was hit by Syrian air...

11 Feb 2018 3:54 PM IST

Victoria state police said they had arrested the driver of a car after it collided with a number of pedestrians in downtown Melbourne. (Photo: File)

1 woman killed, 12 injured after knife attack in Beijing shopping mall

Beijing police said in a short statement they had detained a man over the early afternoon attack at the Joy City Mall in...

11 Feb 2018 3:27 PM IST