The Hague, Nov 15 (IANS) International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors said that there were preliminary grounds to believe that US military forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan. In a report published on Monday evening, the…
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Broadly negative global cues, along with rupee depreciation depressed the Indian equity markets during the early morning trade session on Tuesday. Investors’ risk taking appetite was eroded after last week’s surprise…
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) It was a clear Tuesday morning here, marked with shallow fog. The minimum temperature was recorded at 12.1 degrees Celsius, one below the season average. According to the India Meteorological…
Beijing, Nov 15 (IANS) The Chinese yuan on Tuesday fell sharply to an almost eight-year low against the US dollar. The central parity rate of the yuan weakened 204 basis points to 6.8495 against the…
Shillong, Nov 15 (IANS) A moderate earthquake, measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale, rocked the northeastern states on Tuesday, an official said. There were no reports of any casualties or damage. The tremor was felt…
Lima, Nov 15 (IANS) The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Leaders Week started off here, with its Business Advisory Council (Abac) meeting promising free trade “with or without” the US support. US President-elect Donald Trump had…
Moscow, Nov 15 (IANS/SPUTNIK) Russian Economy Minister Alexey Ulyukaev has been detained and is under investigation on suspicions of bribery. Ulyukaev is being probed for allegedly having received $2 million that led to a positive…
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) The Democratic Party is preparing to elect a new leader following the unexpected electoral defeat in November 8 of White House hopeful Hillary Clinton. The interim chair of the Democratic National…
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said that members of her party must not be “divided” or “discouraged” and emphasised the importance of “analysing” and “understanding” the election loss they suffered…
Los Angeles, Nov 15 (PTI) TV personality Scott Disick is reportedly desperate to “make things work again” with his former partner Kourtney Kardashian. The 33-year-old businessman, who has three kids with the “Keeping Up With…
London, Nov 15 (PTI) Singer Phil Collins has confessed to cheating on second wife Jill Tavelman, which ultimately led to the end of their marriage but says he regrets his actions. The 65-year-old rocker has…
London, Nov 15 (PTI) Fragrance designer Jo Malone said she felt “vulnerable” writing her autobiography “Jo Malone: My Story”. The 53-year-old business woman said she didn’t hold back in divulging everything about her personal life…
Mexico City, Nov 15 (IANS) Mexico has declared a public health emergency over the rapid increase in obesity and diabetes. According to health officials, the decision was made after the National Institute of Statistics and…
London, Nov 15 (IANS) Britain’s Met Office said that 2016 was on track to be the warmest year since instrumental records started in 1850. If confirmed, when the final results are compiled at the end…
Jakarta, Nov 15 (IANS) Over 6,000 people were displaced due to major floods that hit parts of Indonesia’s West Java province, an official said on Tuesday. The floods have submerged over 5,000 houses, 12 mosques,…
Los Angeles, Nov 15 (PTI) “Desperate Housewives” star Jesse Metcalfe and Cara Santana toasted their engagement at a party. Metcalfe, 37, proposed to the fashion blogger during a romantic boat ride on the Hudson River…
London, Nov 15 (PTI) Actress Kim Cattrall has hinted she will star in a “Sex and the City” spin-off show, possibly starring her character Samantha Jones. Talk show host Wendy Williams shared her Hot Topic…
London, Nov 15 (PTI) Actress Anna Kendrick was blown away by the huge success of “Pitch Perfect”, saying she simply hoped a “couple nerds” would like the movie musical. The “Twilight” star said she was…
Los Angeles, Nov 15 (PTI) Actor Alden Ehrenreich is excited to star alongside Donald Glover in the new “Star Wars” standalone film about Han Solo. The “Hail Caesar!” star landed one of the most sought-after…
Los Angeles, Nov 15 (PTI) Luke Perry paid a touching tribute to Shannen Doherty as he reunited with their “Beverly Hills, 90210” co-stars at an Illinois fan event. Doherty, who is battling breast cancer, was…