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French President Francois Hollande vows to fight for weakest until he steps downSubscriber Only
December 3, 2016 15:51 IST
He also hit out at the policies of the conservative candidate who is now favourite to succeed him in May.
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China lodges protest after US president-elect Donald Trump call with Taiwan presidentSubscriber Only
December 3, 2016 15:47 IST
China lodged a diplomatic protest on Saturday after US President-elect Donald Trump spoke by phone with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, but blamed the self-ruled island Beijing claims as its own for the “petty” move. The 10-minute telephone call with Taiwan’s leadership was the first by a US president-elect or president since President Jimmy Carter […]
US veterans to meet with tribe elders in pipeline protest
December 3, 2016 15:47 IST
The Native Americans and protesters say the $3.8 billion pipeline threatens water resources and sacred sites.
Donald Trump speaks directly with Taiwan’s leader, irking China
December 3, 2016 15:46 IST
A statement from Trump's transition team said he spoke Friday with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, who offered her congratulations on his election win.
Taliban hangs engineering student in Afghanistan’s Wardak
December 3, 2016 15:46 IST
According to local officials, the student named Faizul Rahman Rahmani was in his fourth year in engineering, reports the Tolo News.
Indonesian plane with 13 on board goes missing, feared crashedSubscriber Only
December 3, 2016 17:14 IST
"Fishermen found clothes, suitcases and air plane seats we fear belong to the plane," national police spokesman Boy Rafli Amar told AFP.
Death toll from last month’s IS bombing in Iraq rises to 92
December 3, 2016 15:17 IST
The officials attributed the rise in the death toll to the completion of the identification of bodies burnt beyond recognition.
UN chief Ban Ki-Moon concerned about political situation in Maldives
December 3, 2016 14:40 IST
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed the need to find mutually acceptable solutions and preservation of democratic principals in the Maldives.
Mass anti-Park protest in Seoul ahead of impeachment voteSubscriber Only
December 3, 2016 14:39 IST
Seoul protesters rallied against President Park Geun-Hye tos step down ahead of an impeachment vote in parliament.
US defence bill pledges $900 million to Pakistan
December 3, 2016 14:13 IST
It extends Congressional notification and certification requirements regarding reimbursements to Pakistan.
Relatives of missing Flight MH370 passengers “taking search into own hands”
December 3, 2016 13:37 IST
The search is expected to be suspended by the end of the year, when an Australian-led team completes its scouring of a 120,000-sq-km target area
Colombia plane crash: Bodies of deceased Brazillian football team players flown homeSubscriber Only
December 3, 2016 12:54 IST
64 Brazilians, five Bolivians and a Venezuelan were flown home on a series of flights throughout the day.
Four arrested in China coal mine blast incident
December 3, 2016 12:43 IST
A private coal mine explosion took place in Qitaihe City, China. 21 off 22 miners were confirmed dead while one remained missing. 4 people arrested.
US House to hold hearing on curbs on Christian NGO in India
December 3, 2016 12:38 IST
Due to recent changes to the Indian government’s interpretation and application of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), Compassion NGO has not been allowed to send funds to its more than 500 local child development projects throughout India.
US defence bill pledges USD 900 million to Pakistan
December 3, 2016 12:35 IST
The bill limits the overall amount available for reimbursement to USD 1.1 billion, of which USD 900 million is available for reimbursement to Pakistan.
Pakistani man arrested for trying to import heroin in the US
December 3, 2016 12:27 IST
Khan agreed to supply hundreds of kilograms of heroin from Southwest Asia, saying he could send heroin to the US, Canada, and "anywhere else in the world."
From Pakistan to Taiwan, President-elect Donald Trump’s phone calls upsetting diplomacy: New York Times
December 3, 2016 12:16 IST
Trump broke decades of diplomatic practice and spoke to Taiwan's president, a move which could irk China. Further, Trump risks alienating India, following his telephonic invite to Pakistan by Nawaz Sharif
Pakistani man arrested for trying to import heroin in the US
December 3, 2016 10:56 IST
Shahbaz Khan had been arrested for supplying hundreds of kilograms of heroin from Southwest Asia to the US and Canada.
Haqqani still pose ‘greatest’ threat to American troops in Afghanistan: US commander
December 3, 2016 11:35 IST
Expressing concern about the stability of the Afghan government going forward, he said his message to Afghan partners and members of the political opposition is that the US respects their political process.
UK’s Supreme Court set for highly-charged Brexit caseSubscriber Only
December 3, 2016 10:45 IST
In the shadow of the Houses of Parliament, all 11 Supreme Court judges will on Monday begin four days of appeal hearings, with a decision due in January.
Jamaican fugitive arrested day after making FBI wanted list
December 3, 2016 10:31 IST
FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller says the agency's fugitive task force arrested Marlon Jones after a freeway pursuit following a tip from the public.
Professor fatally stabbed on University of Southern California campus, student arrested
December 3, 2016 10:24 IST
The university's Trojans Alert emergency texting service quickly put out a message urging students, faculty and employees to stay away from the Seeley G. Mudd building, which houses science and medical classrooms.
South Korea opposition introduces bill to impeach scandal-tainted President Park
December 3, 2016 10:22 IST
South Korean President Park has come under intense pressure to step down, with hundreds of thousands of people streaming into the streets demanding her resignation at successive weekend rallies.
Possible faculty member fatally stabbed at University of Southern California, says fire department
December 3, 2016 10:15 IST
Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart says the victim is around 25 years old and was pronounced dead at the scene.
66-year-old man was driver in Iowa Wal-Mart store crash
December 3, 2016 10:12 IST
Officials declined to comment on whether a medical condition or some other issue caused the crash Friday, citing the ongoing investigation.
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