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The head of the Protestant Federation of France, Francois Clavairoly, said the change had been made in the spirit of obsessive radical secularism. (Photo: AP)World
French lawmakers banned from wearing religious symbols in parliament

However, lawmakers will be allowed to deviate from the new dress rules if they can justify their appearance as...

25 Jan 2018 8:25 PM IST

According to sources, China has been gradually increasing its troops in the Doklam Plateau which could further escalate the current situation as India has reasons to be concerned about it. (Photo: PTI/Representational)World
Doklam is part of China, learn lessons from standoff: Chinese army to...

Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day-long standoff in Doklam since June 16 which ended on Aug 28, 2017.

25 Jan 2018 6:13 PM IST

The drone strike killed a mid-level commander from the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network, according to local officials.(Photo: AFP )World
US denies hitting Afghan refugee camp in Pakistan drone strike

Pak's foreign ministry condemned 'unilateral action', saying it had targeted an Afghan refugee camp, but made no mention...

25 Jan 2018 6:06 PM IST

Bad deal. Wanted me to cut ribbon-NO!, Trump said on Twitter. (photo: AP)World
Sex and the White House: From Bill Clinton to Donald Trump

Trump was a private citizen when the 2006 sexual encounter with adult film actress Stormy Daniels was alleged to have...

25 Jan 2018 4:54 PM IST

The Trenord train derailed at a switch track near the Pioltello Limito station on the outskirts of the city, halting train traffic into and out of Italys financial capital for hours. (Photo: AP)World
Commuter train derailment in Italy kills at least 3, injures 10...

Passengers reported feeling the car shake for a few minutes before hearing a big bang, and then feeling the car crush in...

25 Jan 2018 4:19 PM IST

Currently, it (US-Pakistan relationship) is under stress. I must admit, Pakistans ambassador to the US Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said. (Photo: AFP)World
Must admit US-Pak ties under stress, says Islamabad's envoy to US

Pak's ambassador to US said he believes that this is because in the US, sometimes, Pakistan is looked at from one lens...

25 Jan 2018 4:00 PM IST

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US diplomat resigns from Suu Kyi panel on Rohingya crisis

Bill accused Suu Kyi of a 'furious response' to his calls to help free two Reuters journalists arrested while reporting...

25 Jan 2018 3:16 PM IST

However, there is not much of an insight in the latest declassified document as to how Rumsfeld planned to increase mil-to-mil cooperation with India. (Photo: File/AP)World
US wanted increased military cooperation with India post-9/11 attack

The then US Defence Secretary memo of less than 10 words reflects how the 9/11 terrorist attack changed America's...

25 Jan 2018 12:32 PM IST

Nassar, who served as the programmes physician through four Olympic Games, had apologised to his victims during the hearing, telling them, I will carry your words with me for the rest of my days. (Photo: AP)World
Disgraced US Olympics doctor Larry Nassar sent to 175 years in prison

However, Nassar said his accusers fabricated claims to gain money and fame and wrote, 'Hell hath no fury like a woman...

25 Jan 2018 9:40 AM IST

former FBI Director Robert Mueller (Photo: AP)World
Russia probe: Mueller may question Trump next week

The Washington Post, citing two people familiar with Mr Mueller's plans, said the special counsel was seeking to...

25 Jan 2018 2:52 AM IST

It was the largest mass execution carried out in the North African country since six convicted jihadists were hanged in 2015. (Representational image)World
Hang child rapists in public: Pak House panel

Code (CrPC) to punish criminals convicted for abduction and rape of children under the age of 14 with public execution.

25 Jan 2018 1:27 AM IST

The FAA estimates that 2.3 million drones will be bought for recreational use this year, and the number is expected to rise in coming years. (Photo: Pixabay)World
Amid tension, US drone strike kills three in Pakistan tribal region

Security officials said two missiles hit a house in Spin Tal, a bordering area of North Waziristan and Orakzai Agencies.

25 Jan 2018 1:13 AM IST

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