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First French airstrike on Islamic State in Syria kills 30 jihadistsSubscriber Only
December 25, 2015 23:57 IST
President Francois Hollande said on Sunday that six French warplanes hit an IS training camp near Deir Ezzor city, and that more strikes could follow in the coming weeks.
Kremlin grants President Vladimir Putin right to deploy troops in Syria
December 25, 2015 23:57 IST
The last time the Russian parliament granted Putin the right to deploy troops abroad, a technical requirement under Russian law, Moscow seized Crimea from Ukraine last year.
Donald Trump gives Russian President Vladimir Putin an ‘A’ on leadership
December 25, 2015 23:58 IST
Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin have a tense relationship that was on full display as the pair met at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Germany pledges 100 million euros for refugeesSubscriber Only
December 26, 2015 00:04 IST
Germany has committed an additional 100 million euros (USD 113 million) to UN agencies to improve assistance for refugees in their home regions.
US whistleblower Edward Snowden joins Twitter, follows only NSA
December 25, 2015 23:59 IST
In his earlier hours on Twitter, Snowden exchanged tweets with prominent astrophysicist and radio talk-show host Neil deGrasse Tyson, who had encouraged Snowden to try Twitter during an interview on his show this month.
Afghanistan mounts offensive to retake Kunduz citySubscriber Only
December 26, 2015 00:07 IST
The Taliban had captured government buildings and freed hundreds of prisoners yesterday, raising their trademark white flag throughout the city.
Typhoon Dujuan hits China after claiming three lives in TaiwanSubscriber Only
December 26, 2015 00:06 IST
More than 100 flights in China's southern province of Fujian were cancelled and trains suspended as the storm approached and crossed over the mainland.
130 people killed in air strike on a wedding party in Yemen
December 26, 2015 00:06 IST
Residents said on Monday that two missiles tore through tents in the Red Sea village of Al-Wahijah, near the port of Al-Mokha
Thailand’s ousted PM Yingluck Shinawatra files case against public prosecutor
December 26, 2015 00:00 IST
Yingluck filed a criminal case at the court to counter-sue Thailand's AG over the handling of her prosecution in connection with a subsidy scheme for rice farmers, which ran up huge losses.
UN General Assembly: Obama, Putin discuss Syria; essential difference over Assad remains
December 25, 2015 23:36 IST
Obama said he was willing to cooperate with Russia and Iran to try to end the four-year civil war in Syria, in which at least 200,000 people have died and millions have been driven from their homes.
Saudi security forces kill 2, arrest 3 affiliated to Islamic State
December 25, 2015 23:31 IST
The Interior Ministry said those targeted in the raid belonged to an affiliate of the extremist Islamic State group linked to an attack in Abha, 560 kilometers (350 miles) south of Mecca.
Islamic State British female militants call out for more recruits: UK think tank
December 25, 2015 23:31 IST
As routes into Syria via its 500-mile border with Turkey have become further restricted, the women have advertised the journey to Libya as the easiest way of joining the IS.
German prosecutors open investigation against former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn
December 25, 2015 23:29 IST
Martin Winterkorn, Volkswagen's CEO since 2007, resigned Wednesday days after the world's top-selling carmaker admitted that it had rigged diesel emissions to pass US tests during his tenure.
Maldives President Yameen Abdul Gayoom escapes unhurt from speedboat blast
September 28, 2015 12:31 IST
Boating accidents and fires are common in the Indian Ocean archipelago state.
9/11 attack was ‘manipulated’ so West could blame bin Laden: UK Labour leader
September 27, 2015 19:26 IST
These are comments that will raise questions about Jeremy Corbyn's suitability to lead the Labour Party
Migrant boat sinks off Turkey coast, 17 Syrians dead: ReportSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 18:46 IST
Another 20 migrants, who were on the boat's deck, survived and swam back to the Turkish coast, it added. All were wearing life jackets.
France expands military operations against ISIS in Syria
September 27, 2015 18:45 IST
Hollande's office said that "France has hit Syria'' based on information from French reconnaissance flights sent earlier this month. It did not provide further details.
Nearly 30000 foreign fighters went to Syria, Iraq to join Islamic State, says report
September 27, 2015 20:41 IST
Despite Pentagon reports that coalition strikes have killed about 10,000 ISIS fighters, the group continues to replenish its ranks, drawing an average of about 1,000 fighters a month, the report said.
Germany gives deadline to Volkswagen on meeting pollution standardsSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 16:43 IST
If Volkswagen fails to meet the deadline, the KBA warned in a two-page letter, the authority could withdraw approval for the affected models, meaning they could no longer be sold or even moved on German roads.
Saudi Arabia should apologise for Hajj stampede: Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei
September 27, 2015 13:33 IST
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani demanded an investigation into a crush in his speech at the United Nations on Saturday.
UN Summit: China-Pakistan economic corridor an ‘inspiring model, says Nawaz Sharif
September 27, 2015 13:21 IST
Nawaz Sharif arrived in the United Nations on September 25 to participate in the UN Sustainable Development Summit and the General Assembly.
France launches first airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria
September 27, 2015 14:10 IST
With this, France confirmed its resolute commitment to fight against the terrorist threat represented by the Islamic State group.
Chinese President Xi Jinping committed $2 bn aid to achieve sustainable development goals
September 27, 2015 12:22 IST
President Xi Jinping spoke at a global summit that on Friday launched the non-binding goals for the next 15 years.
At UN, Iran’s President Rouhani calls for investigation into Hajj stampede
September 27, 2015 12:25 IST
In his speech to the 193-nation UN General Assembly, Rouhani emphasized the need for an investigation into "the causes of this incident and other similar incidents in this year's Hajj."
US criticizes China ahead of UN women’s equality sessionSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 08:22 IST
Amnesty International's Roseann Rife said on Saturday Beijing's stance was "hypocritical" when the government continues to jail women activists.
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