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US-trained Syrian rebels gave equipment to al Qaeda-linked Nusra for safe passage: Military spokesman
September 26, 2015 21:49 IST
The rebels surrendered six pick-up trucks and some ammunition, or about one-quarter of their issued equipment, to a suspected Nusra intermediary on September 21-22.
Saudi Arabia: Islamic State loyalist who killed cousin dies in shootout
September 26, 2015 21:27 IST
The Saudi Press Agency said Saturday that security forces launched a manhunt after a video emerged purportedly showing an IS loyalist shooting and killing a man in the desert.
Pope Francis to release Pop-Rock album ‘Wake Up!’
September 26, 2015 10:58 IST
Pope Francis, who is currently on a visit to the United States, debuted a song called "Wake Up! Go! Go! Forward!" on Rolling Stone's website Friday.
Post UN reforms, world looks differently at India: World Bank President
September 26, 2015 10:23 IST
President Jim Young Kim maintained that the World Bank wanted to be a strong partner as India moved forward on these targets
G-4 summit to give strong push to negotiation for UNSC reform, says MEA
September 26, 2015 17:02 IST
Vikas Swarup said the G-4 summit assumes significance in the backdrop of the UNGA decision.
Full text: PM Modi’s address at United Nations Sustainable Development Summit
September 26, 2015 13:49 IST
Full text of Prime Minister Modi's address at the United Nations General Assembly.
Islamic State greatest challenge, must delink terrorism from religion: PM Narendra Modi
September 26, 2015 09:26 IST
Prime Minister Modi said the only way to combat international terrorism and the menace of organisations like Islamic State was to have a global response.
World leaders adopt UN Sustainable Development Goals to eradicate poverty by 2030
September 26, 2015 08:02 IST
The 17 sustainable Development Goals aim to fight climate change and ensure gender equality and education for all, among other things.
Saudi Arabia suggests pilgrims at fault over Haj deaths, Iran indignant
September 25, 2015 20:33 IST
Saudi Health Minister Khalid al-Falih said an investigation would be conducted rapidly and a final toll of dead and wounded calculated.
Gunmen kill 3 in attack on Saudi police checkpoints
September 25, 2015 16:13 IST
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attacks. However, Saudi Arabia has seen a series of recent assaults claimed by affiliates of the extremist Islamic State group.
Elderly prostitutes reveal dark side of South Korea
September 25, 2015 15:25 IST
Despite the country's dramatic growth after the 1950-53 Korean War, many older women in South Korea's male-dominated culture didn't receive equal education and job opportunities in their youth.
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits eastern Indonesia; 39 injured
September 25, 2015 12:53 IST
Nearly 260 houses and buildings were damaged.
US, Australia embassies warn of terror attack in Malaysia
September 25, 2015 11:01 IST
US Embassy in Malaysia issued a terror warning for American citizens to avoid Jalan Alor.
Playboy no more, US presidential candidate Donald Trump courts Christian voters rightSubscriber Only
September 25, 2015 10:04 IST
Trump likes to boast about the Bible being his favorite book, but has refused to quote his favorite biblical verse when asked to say what it was.
One and half-pound baby born on cruise ship beats odds to survive
September 25, 2015 09:54 IST
Morgan, 28, said the baby was due in December, but contractions began August 31 during a seven-day cruise around the eastern Caribbean.
‘It’s like you see in the movies’: Tour of Seattle turns into nightmare for students
September 25, 2015 09:33 IST
Four students were killed when a "duck boat'' tour vehicle collided into their charter bus in Seattle
Pope Francis, after historic speech to Congress, arrives in New York
September 25, 2015 08:39 IST
In Washington earlier Thursday, the pope had waded into bitter disputes while speaking to Congress, entreating the nation to share its immense wealth with those less fortunate.
White House outlines agenda for Modi-Obama meeting
September 25, 2015 09:07 IST
Modi is scheduled to have bilateral meetings with more than a dozen countries including France, Jordan, Bhutan, Mexico, Guyana, Cyprus, Sweden, Qatar and Palestine.
UN Sustainable Development Goals: Here’s what you need to knowSubscriber Only
September 25, 2015 18:15 IST
An explainer on the Sustainable Development Goals to be discussed in three-day UN General Assembly meeting in New York.
Hajj stampede: 717 people killed, Saudi authorities order probe
September 25, 2015 08:27 IST
More than 220 rescue vehicles and 4,000 members of emergency services deployed; Iran says Saudi should own responsibility.
Mecca stampede LIVE: Two Indians among 717 killed, over 850 Hajj pilgrims injured
September 25, 2015 04:19 IST
Stampede during Hajj: About 2 million people are performing the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca in Saudi Arabia
Yemen: 25 killed, dozens wounded in mosque bombing in SanaaSubscriber Only
September 24, 2015 15:40 IST
Sanaa has been shaken by a string of bombings by the Islamic State jihadist group in recent months
In Silicon Valley, some Indian Americans shun Hillary Clinton after election row
September 24, 2015 11:55 IST
Certainly Clinton has been raising funds in Silicon Valley, where donations to her and an organization raising money on her behalf from area technology employees have totaled $1.07 million through June 30.
For now, no meeting between PM Modi and PM Sharif, says MEASubscriber Only
September 24, 2015 10:19 IST
Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif are staying in the same hotel in the city - the iconic Waldorf Astoria.
VIDEO: 5-year-old breaks through barrier, shares immigration message with Pope Francis
September 25, 2015 10:01 IST
Sophie Cruz delivered a bright yellow T-shirt and a letter expressing wishes that her mother and father and millions of others who are in the US illegally are allowed to remain in the country.
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