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Barack Obama (Photo: AP)

Barack Obama dismissed from jury duty in Chicago

The former leader of the free world was the only juror to arrive by motorcade, however, accompanied by tight security.

9 Nov 2017 3:21 PM IST

The applicants also need to come out with ideas for successful programme activities to counter hateful or discriminatory public messages with positive messages. (Photo: AP File)

US to provide USD 500,000 to NGO to promote religious freedom in India

The US State Department also announced a similar grant for Sri Lanka.

9 Nov 2017 11:27 AM IST

The US State Department also announced a similar grant for Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP/File)

US to grant USD 500,000 to NGO that promotes religious freedom in...

Recipients of grants for India and Sri Lanka would be announced after screening of applications.

8 Nov 2017 7:51 PM IST

A candlelight vigil being observed following the mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, that left 26 people dead. (Photo: AFP)

Gunman hunted for survivors, riddled kids with bullets like an animal:...

Authorities in Sutherland Springs said nearly half of the 26 victims were children.

8 Nov 2017 7:25 PM IST

Progressive Democrat Bill de Blasio cruised to re-election for a second term as mayor of New York. (Photo: AFP)

Trump's absentee vote in New York polls to no avail, Democrat Mayor...

Principal deputy press secretary Raj Shah confirmed that Trump voted, but declined to say for whom he voted.

8 Nov 2017 5:14 PM IST

With a Democrat also expected to win the governors mansion in New Jersey, the results mark a revival of political fortunes for the party. (Photo: AP)

Virginia elects a Democrat governor, putting Trump's influence to test

Ralph Northam was leading his Republican rival Ed Gillespie by 51.82 percent to 46.99 percent.

8 Nov 2017 4:30 PM IST

Carter Page told the committee in a closed-door hearing that he was an unpaid volunteer on Trumps initial foreign policy advisory team, never met or spoke directly to Trump, and had no inappropriate contacts in Russia. (Photo: AP)

Had contacts with Russian officials: Trump's campaign advisor

Page also said that he had proposed in May 2016 that Donald Trump travel to Russia to meet officials and make a speech.

8 Nov 2017 3:36 PM IST

Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the United States held Myanmars military leadership responsible for its crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority. (Photo: AFP)

UN strongly condemns violence in Myanmar forcing Rohingyas to flee

The presidential statement calls on Myanmar's govt to ensure no further excessive use of military force in Rakhine...

7 Nov 2017 1:36 PM IST

King Salman, pictured in a handout from the Saudi Royal Palace. (Photo: AFP)

Trump expresses confidence' in King Salman, says Saudi purge targets...

I have great confidence in King Salman and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, they know exactly what they are doing,'...

7 Nov 2017 12:38 PM IST

$Devin Kelley was convicted of fracturing his infant stepsons skull and accused of beating his dog. (Photo: AFP)$ World

Child abuse, animal cruelty: Texas gunman's violent past

In 2012, Kelley was court-martialed and sentenced to a year's confinement for abusing his wife and child.

7 Nov 2017 12:23 PM IST

The findings suggest when patients discuss their paintings with the therapist, it promotes self reflection and brain stimulation that takes place outside of the conscious mind. (Photo: ANI/Representational)

Art can scare away ghosts of depression, shows study

A research on art therapy conducted at Sahlgrenska Academy shows moderate to great improvement in patients with severe...

7 Nov 2017 11:39 AM IST

Joann Ward used herself as a shield to protect her four children from the shooting. (Photo: Facebook)

Mother killed shielding her 4 children in Texas church shooting

Joann Ward pushed her 9-yr-old daughter to the floor when a gunman sprayed shots inside First Baptist Church in...

7 Nov 2017 11:26 AM IST