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India will Not Sit Idle till Masood Azhar Brought to Justice: Envoy
India has identified Azhar as the mastermind of the Pathankot terror attack on January 2, 2016. It has also blamed his brother Rauf and five others for carrying out the attack in which seven Indian soldiers.
Police Arrest Seven Youths After Deadly Malaysia School Blaze
The seven, aged 11 to 18, were brought to court and remanded for seven days, Kuala Lumpur police chief Amar Singh told reporters at a news conference on Saturday.
Take Cover. But Where? Japanese Helpless Over N Korea Nuclear Threat
But there are two big problems: most Japanese homes are made of wood and lack a basement. In the countryside, there is often no building made of concrete. And with only a matter of minutes from launch to impact, there's simply no time to take cover.
United States Remains Committed to Defeat Terror Organisations: White House
Addressing US Air Force on the occasion of its 70th anniversary, US President Trump said his hearts and prayers go out the people of London who suffered a vicious terrorist attack.
Passengers 'Badly Burned' After 'Bucket Bomb' Goes Off on London Underground Train at Parsons Green Station
According to a Metro report, a white container exploded towards the rear of the train and the underground tube had been evacuated.
Harvard University Withdraws Fellowship Invitation to Chelsea Manning
Harvard Kennedy School of government announced on Wednesday that it had invited the controversial figure to be a visiting fellow and speak at a forum. The invitation to speak at the university still stands, said Douglas Elmendorf, the dean of Harvard Kenn...
Turkish President Erdogan Hosts Qatar Emir in First Foreign Trip Since Crisis
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been a major supporter of Doha in the crisis that has seen Qatar left diplomatically and economically isolated.
British Museum Has a Twitter Faux Pas, and the Internet Explodes
The British Museum had hosted an ‘Ask a curator’ programme with Jane Portal, ‘Keeper of Asia’ for Twitter users.
Martin Shkreli Sent to Jail for Offering Bounty on Hillary Clinton's Hair
Freed on a five-million-dollar bail while awaiting sentencing, convicted ex-biotech CEO Martin Shkreli was hauled back into court to answer for having offered a $5,000 reward to anyone who would grab a strand of Clinton's hair.
UN Seeks 'Massive' Aid Boost Amid Rohingya 'Emergency Within an Emergency'
The exodus of Muslim Rohingya to Bangladesh began on Aug. 25 after Rohingya militants attacked about 30 police posts and an army camp.
British Billionaire Richard Branson Calls for 'Marshall Plan' After Irma Ravages Caribbean
Irma ripped through the Leeward Islands last week as one of the Atlantic's strongest ever storms, uprooting trees, tearing down power cables and severely damaging the homes of poor locals and the global jet-set alike. Nearly 40 deaths were reported across...
Powerful Hurricanes to Fuel Demands From Island Nations at Climate Talks
Climate scientists have said warmer air and water resulting from climate change may have contributed to the severity of the storms. The US Environmental Protection Agency has disputed such claims as an attempt to “politicize” natural disasters.
September 11 Attacks: Saudi Arabia Funded ‘Dry Run’ of 9/11, Claims Lawsuit
A New York Post report has come up with the startling revelation on the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, that shook the United States.
North Korea Leader Praises 'Perfect Success' of Nuclear Test
Pyongyang held a banquet, concert and performances in a weekend display of pageantry to celebrate the September 3 nuclear test, which the North said was a hydrogen bomb that could be fitted onto a rocket.
Hurricane Irma Roars Into Florida Keys, Brings Deadly Storm Surge
Irma was on a path that would take it along the state's Gulf of Mexico coast near population centers including Tampa and St. Petersburg, the NHC said. Hundreds of thousands of people spent the night in emergency shelters.
UN Experts: North Korea Exported $270 Million Illegally Recently
The experts monitoring sanctions said in a report released on Saturday that Kim Jong Un's government continues to flout sanctions on commodities as well as an arms embargo and restrictions on shipping and financial activities.