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French riot police guards the street to access the church where an hostage taking left a priest dead. (Photo: AP)

85-year-old priest killed in France, ISIS claims attack

Assailants loyal to Islamic State forced an elderly priest to his knees before slitting his throat and took several...

27 July 2016 6:49 AM IST

Turkeys President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, gestures during a televised address at the presidential palace in Ankara on Sunday. -AP

EU didn’t keep its promises on migrants’ influx in Turkey:...

Erdogan president said the EU had promised $3 billion, but so far only paid a nominal $1 million to $2 million.

26 July 2016 3:51 PM IST

These are the first detentions of senior army figures serving outside Turkey as part of the investigation into the coup

Two Turkish generals serving in Afghanistan held in Dubai after coup

More than 13,000 people, including over 100 generals, have been detained so far.

26 July 2016 3:49 PM IST

The attackers have been neutralised, added the police source said. (Photo: Twitter)

France: 2 attackers, 1 hostage killed in Normandy church attack

Interior Ministry spokesperson said that President Francois Hollande is en route to the town of...

26 July 2016 3:45 PM IST

The Northern League leader Matteo Savini often targets Boldrini, who comes from a small left-wing party.

Italy party head under fire for likening Chamber speaker to sex doll

The remark was greeted with raucous laughter among the crowd but roundly condemned by politicians.

26 July 2016 1:52 PM IST

Obama decided in 2013 that all combat positions should be open to women by 2016, including the infantry and special operations

US Army special forces accepts first female candidates

Currently, women account for 15.6 percent of the 1.34 million active duty personnel in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and...

26 July 2016 1:50 PM IST

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari. (Photo: AP)

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari asks parties to elect new PM...

Nepal plunged into a political turmoil after Prime Minister KP Oli resigned just before a no-confidence vote.

26 July 2016 1:48 PM IST

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California fire burns buildings as residents balk at leaving

The burned more than 51 square miles (132.09 sq. kilometers) and destroyed at least 18 residences.

26 July 2016 1:46 PM IST

Authorities stand at the scene of a deadly shooting outside the Club Blu nightclub in Fort Myers.

Mom of slain Florida teen warned son of nightclub shootings

I told him to look for all the exits if any kind of shooting would go off, to hit the floor, find a table to hide, says...

26 July 2016 11:46 AM IST

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives to speak to volunteers at a Democratic party organizing event. -AP

Team Clinton says Donald Trump in a liplock with Vladimir Putin

In perhaps the most shocking twist in the bitter American presidential battle till now, the Hillary Clinton campaign on...

26 July 2016 7:43 AM IST

An Afghan man carries an empty casket to a funeral ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday. — AP

2016: Worst year for civilians in Afghan

Casualities include 1,509 children; highest toll recorded in 6 months.

26 July 2016 7:43 AM IST

Protesters yell as DNC chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (inset) arrives for a Florida delegation breakfast on Monday, -AP

Democrats hit by new email leak, party chief is jeered in protest

FBI investigating cyber intrusion of Democratic party organisation.

26 July 2016 7:00 AM IST