Damascus, Jan 3 (IANS) Several rebel groups have said they were freezing talks on planned peace negotiations with the Syrian government, citing “major violations” by the government forces to an ongoing ceasefire. The rebels on…
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) United States President-elect Donald Trump on Monday responded on Twitter to North Korea’s threats, stating that Pyongyang would not develop a nuclear weapon that could endanger US security. Trump was responding…
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump will consolidate trade policy decisions in the hands of a few select members of his administration rather than the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), local…
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue to be Agriculture Secretary, local media reported on Monday. After weeks of speculation, Perdue had become the favourite to…
London, Jan 3 (IANS) Almost two thirds of people in Scotland oppose holding another independence referendum during 2017, a poll revealed on Monday. The Scottish government, led by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, is currently consulting…
Damascus, Jan 3 (IANS) Restoring the production wheel in Syria’s Aleppo city is a top priority for the Syrian government after the forces wrested control over the key city last month, said Prime Minister Imad…
Sao Paulo, Jan 3 (IANS) The fight between rival gangs over the weekend at the Anisio Jobim penitentiary in Manaus, the capital of Brazil’s Amazonas state, left at least 60 people dead, officials said on…
Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) As Donald Trump prepares to take oath as US President on January 20, over half of Americans are sceptical about his ability to handle an international crisis, to use military force…
Sanaa, Jan 3 (IANS) The Saudi-led coalition killed at least six civilians and wounded several others in air strikes on Yemen’s northern province of Saada on Monday, residents and rescuers told Xinhua news agency. The…
Rome, Jan 3 (IANS/AKI) A charity rescue ship has picked up 114 migrants from the Mediterrrean including eight women and 22 children, of whom 16 were unaccompanied The rescue took place overnight amid calm seas…
Milan (Italy), Jan 3 (IANS/AKI) Police on Monday arrested an 82-year-old man who alleged tried to strangle his 81-year-old wife during a violent quarrel at the couple’s home in northern Italy. The pensioner is said…
Vatican City, Jan 2 (IANS/AKI) The Catholic Church is “crying” and seeks forgiveness for the pain felt by children abused by priests but also “the shameful sin” committed against them, Pope Francis told bishops in…
Vatican City, Jan 2 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis on Monday tweeted “heartfelt wishes of peace to the worlds peoples and nations.” “At the beginning of this New Year, I offer heartfelt wishes of peace to the…
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Pakistan’s Sindh province on Monday decided to raise a special force for the security of the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), officials said. The decision was taken at a meeting…
Ankara, Jan 2 (IANS) Turkish police detained eight suspects on Monday in connection with the Istanbul nightclub attack that killed 39 people, including two Indians, state-run news agency Anadolu reported. The arrests come after the…
Kathmandu, Jan 2 (IANS) Nepal’s Supreme Court on Monday said the Constitution amendment bill registered in the Legislative-Parliament should move ahead as it is a matter of parliamentary supremacy. Responding to a writ petition against…
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) A convenience store in New Mexico has sparked outrage over controversial window signs that target US President Barack Obama and Muslims, the media reported. The Mayhill Convenience Store in US’ southwestern…
Mogadishu, Jan 2 (IANS) At least three people were killed on Monday in a double car bomb attack here in the Somalian capital, security officials said. The assailants detonated two car bombs at a security…
Colombo, Jan 2 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka on Monday announced the immediate release of fishermen in each other’s custody. The announcement followed talks between Indian Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh and Sri Lankan Minister…
London, Jan 2 (IANS) New garden villages and towns will be built across England in an attempt to alleviate the housing crisis, the government said. The villages will not be extensions of existing small towns…