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My condolences to the relatives of the victims of the transit accident in Arequipa, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski wrote on Twitter. (Photo: AP)World
Peru: Bus plunges into ravine, kills 44 in country's 2nd major crash

The crash occurred on a curve on the Panamericana Sur highway in the Ocona district.

22 Feb 2018 6:33 PM IST

Noting that the Trump administration is angry with Pakistans inadequate efforts to combat terror groups, the US has sought to ratchet up pressure on Islamabad. (Photo: File)World
Pak has allies: Saudi, China, Turkey to jointly bar US' terror...

This was one of the 'rare disagreements' between Saudi Arabia and the administration of President Donald Trump.

22 Feb 2018 5:42 PM IST

In all, 21 priests have been murdered in Mexico since President Enrique Pena Nieto took office in 2012, according to Church statistics. (Photo: AFP)World
In Mexican cartel country, priests have uneasy ties with narcos

In all, 21 priests have been murdered in Mexico since President Enrique Pena Nieto took office in 2012, according to...

22 Feb 2018 3:46 PM IST

Nairs departure comes after several high-profile business leaders and politicians have quit or been fired in the past year following accusations of sexual harassment. (Photo: AP)World
Ford's N America Prez Raj Nair steps down for 'inappropriate...

As North American chief, Nair was responsible for operations that generate about 90 percent of Ford's global profits.

22 Feb 2018 2:11 PM IST

US President Donald Trump addresses a plenary session in the Congress Hall on the last day of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos. (Photo:AP)World
Arm teachers to end gun violence in schools: Trump's solution

Donald Trump also promised 'very strong' background checks on gun owners during the poignant 'listening session.'

22 Feb 2018 12:17 PM IST

Trumps angry denials on Twitter have often served only to exacerbate the debate over his behaviour towards women. (Photo: File)World
Wasn't me: US prez denies forcefully kissing receptionist in Trump...

Nineteen women have come forward to accuse the president of sexual misconduct over a period of several decades.

21 Feb 2018 5:56 PM IST

The eldest son of President Donald Trump is in India to meet the promoters and buyers of Trump brand luxury homes in the country. (Photo: AP)World
Trump Jr calls 'nonsense' on talks claiming father's presidency...

Trump Jr has made several visits to India over the years and has repeatedly talked of great business opportunities in...

21 Feb 2018 3:27 PM IST

Pappalardo closes the clip by pointing out that destroying the gun meant there would be one less lethal weapon in America. (Photo: Facebook)World
One Less: Man cuts weapon in half post-Florida school shooting, video...

The hashtag #oneless has mushroomed on social media as many gun owners have posted pictures or video of their firearms...

21 Feb 2018 10:02 AM IST

Ruby testified saying that it seemed as if Gaines was raising her weapon to shoot and defended the killing adding that there was no choice. (Photo: Pixabay/ Representational)World
Black Lives Matter: Court awards family of woman shot dead by police...

Upholding Gaines, 23 and her son Kodi's civil rights, six female jurors decided that Cpl Royce Ruby was in violation.

19 Feb 2018 6:46 PM IST

Facebook accounts and telephone records can be used to pinpoint the best individuals to vaccinate to stop a disease outbreak. (Photo: Pixabay)World
Facebook to use postcards to confirm buyers of political ads reside in...

The recipient would have to enter a code in Facebook to continue buying the ad.

19 Feb 2018 5:28 PM IST

In a flurry of tweets, Trump blamed former president Barack Obama for failing to stop Russia while accusing the FBI of spending too much time trying to prove collusion with the Trump campaign. (Photo: File)World
Russia succeeding beyond 'wildest dreams' as probe divides US: Trump

Trump glossed over Russian responsibility and offered no indication of what his administration would do about it.

19 Feb 2018 5:06 PM IST

Gregory Seerdens public defender has stated that the Navy SEAL himself had been abused as a child and has cited injuries and trauma during service as possible reasons for his instability. (Representational Image)World
Serial sex offender: US Navy SEAL abused woman, minors in family,...

Gregory Kyle Seerden, 32, an honoured navy SEAL who served in Iraq and Afghanistan will spend 27 years in prison.

19 Feb 2018 1:35 PM IST

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