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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.World
50 years of Stonewall Inn: A raid that exposed the colours of Pride

The colourful symbol of LGBTQ pride and its national month have come a long way since the social movement of the 1970s.

29 Jun 2019 4:01 PM IST

India abstained from voting on the resolution, with First Secretary in Indias Permanent Mission to the UN Paulomi Tripathi, in the explanation of vote, saying that incorporating capital punishment into the scope of this resolution raises concerns that it may be an attempt to place it on par with torture. (Photo: ANI)World
India abstains from voting on UNGA resolution on goods used for...

The 193-member UN General Assembly Friday adopted the resolution towards torture-free trade.

29 Jun 2019 2:57 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) slammed Russia, Syria and Iran for killing many innocent civilians. (Photo:AP)World
Judge bars Donald Trump from using USD 2.5 billion to build border...

The US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is expected to take up the same issue of using military money next week.

29 Jun 2019 1:20 PM IST

Earlier this year, Seitu Sulayman Kokayi, 30, was convicted at trial in Alexandria federal court of sending pornographic images to the girl and trying to persuade her to respond in kind (Photo: Sheriff Office)World
US Islamic teacher gets 10 years prison for sending porn to 15-yr-old...

Judge said, 'Your case is an unusual one. You had an absolutely improper infatuation with this child, and you acted...

29 Jun 2019 12:52 PM IST

But fearing that the police officers would be angry with him for the break-in, the suspect had brought along a peace offering: a fresh box of donuts. (Photo: King County Sheriffs Office)World
US man breaks into police station, smokes a cigar and offers doughnuts...

He was discovered with his feet up on a chair, watching television and finishing a cigar.

29 Jun 2019 10:57 AM IST

The son has schizophrenia and other psychiatric problems. His lawyer said Gilbert Jr was too mentally ill to understand the consequences of shooting his father. (Photo: AP)World
US man kills father for cutting his allowance, convicted

Prosecutors said the son knew what he was doing and was motivated by anger over the reduction in his allowance.

29 Jun 2019 10:50 AM IST

The number of migrants taken into custody at the US-Mexico border is expected to drop by 25 per cent in June, in part due to Mexican efforts to stem the flow, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security said on Friday. (Photo: File)World
US expects 25 pc drop in arrests on Mexico border in June

McAleenan said the upcoming weeks will show exactly how effective the Mexican efforts have been.

29 Jun 2019 9:21 AM IST

One of them captures the images of the first steps on the moon by astronaut Neil Armstrong, along with his famous words, Thats one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. (Photo: AFP)World
Rare videotape of Neil Armstrong's first steps on moon to be auctioned

The tapes are expected to sell for as much as USD 2 million when they hit the New York auction block on July 20, Freer...

28 Jun 2019 9:04 PM IST

Elwell said the FAA sent Boeing additional questions about its proposed fixes for the MAX planes, which caused the delay. (Photo:AP)World
Boeing sees fix for latest 737 MAX software flaw in September

Southwest Airlines joined United and American Airlines in extending the cancellation of Boeing 737 MAX flights.

28 Jun 2019 11:08 AM IST

Gaya MP Hari Manjhis son Rahul Manjhi, along with his friend, was arrested by the police in a drunken state on Sunday and was sent to Gaya central jail for violating prohibition law. (Representational image)World
3-year jail term sentenced to Indian-origin US Uber driver on...

In addition to prison term, Parmar was ordered to pay USD 3,642 in restitution and forfeiture.

28 Jun 2019 10:55 AM IST

Police spotted her cruising down the road in a Power Wheels electric toy truck after a caller reported a suspicious person on the street. (Photo: Facebook)World
Watch: US woman pulled over for driving toy truck, charged with public...

According to various news agencies, she was charged with public intoxication.

27 Jun 2019 5:29 PM IST

It was purely a disgusting act by somebody who clearly has emotional problems, Eric Trump said. (Photo: File I AP)World
Chicago bar waitress 'spits' on Trump's son, sent on leave

Eric Trump was at a business dinner at Aviary, a high-end bar on the West Side of Chicago.

27 Jun 2019 4:59 PM IST

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