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In a televised news conference Friday afternoon, Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said Dorian was moving slowly, extending the islands exposure to the storm. (Photo: AP)

Tourists scatter as Hurricane Dorian hurls toward Bahamas

Locals were left to seal up their homes and businesses before the storm's expected arrival this weekend.

31 Aug 2019 2:14 PM IST

The United States of America was not involved in the catastrophic accident during final launch preparations for the Safir SLV Launch at Semnan Launch Site One in Iran, Trump said. (Photo: Twitter)

Trump's Iran photo raises worries about disclosure of US surveillance...

The incident comes after months of tensions between Iran and Washington.

31 Aug 2019 1:00 PM IST

Congressman Mike Pompeo. (Photo: AP)

US lawmakers seek transparency in Afghan peace deal with Taliban

The three lawmakers asked whether the Taliban's commitment to break with international terrorists also extend to Taliban...

31 Aug 2019 11:22 AM IST

Twitter said Friday the account of chief executive Jack Dorsey had been compromised after a series of erratic and offensive messages were posted. (Photo: AP)

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's account hacked, racist tweets posted

Some of the tweets contained the hashtag #ChucklingSquad which was believed to indicate the identity of the hacker...

31 Aug 2019 9:12 AM IST

The 9/11 attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives in the United States and led to the launch of deadly, long-running wars in Iraq and Afghanistan -- countries that remain plagued by violence and instability to this day. (Photo: AFP)

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 4 others to go on trial in 9/11 terror attack:...

The date was included in a scheduling order for pre-trial activities by the military judge, Colonel Shane Cohen, the...

31 Aug 2019 8:27 AM IST

In 2015, the US also retaliated with drone strike to kill ISIL hacker group in-charge Junaid Hussain. (Photo: ANI)

US to use fake social media to check people entering country

The change in policy was preceded by other steps taken by the State Department.

31 Aug 2019 8:08 AM IST

During the day, the murder case of the survivors father also came up before the court. Sengar and his brother have not been named as accused by the CBI in this case. (Photo: File)

US woman gets life in ambush slaying of soldier husband

The 23-year-old was fatally shot in an ambush on New Year's Eve while visiting family in St Joseph Township.

30 Aug 2019 2:45 PM IST

Epstein was arrested on Saturday night at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, where he had returned on his private plane from Paris. (Photo: Facebook/ jefferyepstien)

US judge dismissed criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein

The autopsy reports, which came earlier this month, had concluded that the cause of Epstein's death was suicide by...

30 Aug 2019 1:01 PM IST

Police say the woman didnt remember what happened and had a bruise and abrasion on her face. (Photo: Representational)

80-Year-Old US foman fell asleep in her parked car, woke up to find it...

Police say the woman didn't remember what happened and had a bruise and abrasion on her face.

30 Aug 2019 12:15 PM IST

President of the United States Donald Trump

Florida faces 'absolute monster' hurricane: Donald Trump, see video

Trump cancelled visit to Poland scheduled for weekend and Florida's governor expanded a state of emergency to prepare...

30 Aug 2019 9:43 AM IST

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved a USD 6 billion loan for Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

Argentina asks IMF to restructure debt payments

The Central Bank bought $300 million in pesos on Tuesday to try to calm markets but the currency still depreciated by...

29 Aug 2019 3:48 PM IST

During the day, the murder case of the survivors father also came up before the court. Sengar and his brother have not been named as accused by the CBI in this case. (Photo: File)

US court upholds child porn charge against teen who sexted to friends

The case began in 2016, when then-16-year-old, referred to by her initials in court records, shared a video with 3...

29 Aug 2019 3:33 PM IST