Rupert Murdoch and Model Jerry Hall engagement sparks mockery on social media
The news of Rupert Murdoch’s engagement to Model Jerry Hall sent social media into a sometimes snarky whirl on Tuesday, as Twitter users mocked the former supermodel […]
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US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton seeks surcharge tax on wealthiest tier of Americans
#MANCHESTER : New Hampshire U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Monday proposed a 4 percent tax on the wealthiest sliver of taxpayers who earn […]
Iraq 12 Killed As Gunmen Take Hostages In Baghdad Mall
#Baghdad : Gunmen blew up a car bomb, sprayed gunfire in a crowded area and took hostages in a shopping mall in eastern BaghdadMonday, […]
The #RAF has used Brimstone missiles on Islamic State targets in Syria for the first time
#Syria : #RAF jets have fired Brimstone missiles at Islamic State targets in Syria for the first time, Downing Street has confirmed. Designed to […]
German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants expulsion rules toughened after Cologne mishap
#Germany : #German Chancellor Angela Merkel today backed a toughening of expulsion rules for convicted refugees, as protesters took to the streets against a shocking […]
Israelis are struggling to get to grips with anti-Arab racism within their society
#Israeli : What the prosecution of two settlers says about relations between Israeli Jews and Arabs Israel is clamping down on Jewish terroristsFIVE months after […]
Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena Government proposes new constitution aimed to devolve power
#COLOMBO : Sri Lanka’s Maithripala Sirisena new government on Saturday presented its plan for a new constitution aimed at devolving power and preventing the sort of ethnic tensions that […]
Rajpath debut: French soldiers will march down in Rajpath on Republic Day parade
#Paris / #NewDelhi : In a first, French soldiers will march down the Rajpath on Republic Day along with Indian troops in the presence […]
Pathankot terror attack: ‘Reviewed progress’ on leads provided by India, says Pakistan
#ISLAMABAD : After a second high-level meeting chaired by Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in two days, Pakistan today said it has “reviewed progress” on […]
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says China’s approach to North Korea has failed, urges tougher measures
#Washington : #US Secretary of State John Kerry said he spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi earlier on Thursday about various options for responding to North […]
Harvard Business School (#HBS ) to launch senior executive leadership programme in India
#Boston : Harvard Business School is set to launch an executive education programme in India which honours students with alumni status. India is the second […]
Pakistan PM #NawazSharif calls PM Narendra Modi, says will take action
#Islamabad : #Pakistan PM Mr #NawazSharif called Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi to assure him that Islamabad would take “prompt” and “decisive”action against the terrorists […]
UK British soldiers may face Iraq prosecutions : IHAT investigator
#LONDON : #British soldiers may be put on trial for alleged crimes committed in Iraq including murder, the head of a government unit investigating […]
North Korea’s Kim Jong blames South for mistrust in New Year speech
#SEOUL : North Korean leader Kim Jong Un blamed South Korea on Friday for increased mistrust in a New Year speech after a year of […]
Pakistan and India cannot live like enemies: says Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif
#Lahore: #Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has invited India to hold talks with the country on all issues, saying that the two neighbours cannot live […]
Suicide Bomber Blast at government office in Pakistan kills 16: official
#ISLAMABAD : #Khyber A suicide bomber attacked a government office in Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 30, […]
England floods: Storm Frank threatens more misery
#Scotland : #UK A fresh storm threatens to bring more misery to parts of the UK, including areas already hit by severe flooding. Storm Frank is […]
Iraqi Forces Take Control Of Ramadi City , in major victory against Islamic State
#Ramadi : The Iraq army claims to have captured the key city of Ramadi, in a major victory against Islamic State. After encircling the city […]
Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif Visits Kabul as peace diplomacy builds
#KABUL: The powerful Chief of Pakistan’s army, General Raheel Sharif, met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday, the latest in a series of encounters between […]
Massive Victory near for Iraqi forces as Islamic State loses Ramadi compound
#Baghdad: #Iraqi #ISIS #Jihadist fighters abandoned their last stronghold in Ramadi City on Sunday, bringing Iraqi federal forces within sight of their biggest victory since […]
Pak PM Nawaz Sharif wears pink turban gifted to him by Modi at granddaughter’s wedding
#Lahore: #Pakistan’s Prime Minister Mr Nawaz Sharif on Sunday wore the pink turban gifted to him by his Indian counterpart Mr Narendra Modi for his […]
Pope Francis urges help for Cuban migrants stranded in Central America
#Vatican: #CITY Pope Francis urged Central American governments on Sunday to find an urgent solution to help thousands of U.S.-bound Cuban migrants stranded on the […]