6.5 magnitude quake hits Philippines
Manila, Sep 24 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale jolted Philippines on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 69 km, was initially determined to be at…
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Obama vetoes 9/11 lawsuit bill
Washinton, Sep 24 (IANS) US President Barack Obama has vetoed a bill that will allow family members of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, pitting him against Congress and both presidential candidates on an emotionally…
Oil prices fall
New York, Sep 24 (IANS) Oil prices declined after rallying for two sessions earlier this week. The West Texas Intermediate for November delivery on Friday lost $1.84 to settle at $44.48 a barrel on the…
Tiger mauls caregiver to death in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Sep 24 (IANS) A tiger mauled its caregiver to death when he was feeding it in Vietnam’s Binh Duong province, the media reported on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday in…
Ted Cruz endorses Donald Trump
Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) Ted Cruz has endorsed Republican nominee Donald Trump for the presidency in a stunning turn of events after a contentious primary filled with personal attacks and a dramatic snub at the…
US dollar rises amid Fed official’s remarks
New York, Sep 24 (IANS) The US dollar increased against most major currencies amid a Fed official’ s hawkish comments. Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren said in a statement on Friday that the US short-term…
US stocks decline after three-day rally
New York, Sep 24 (IANS) US stocks traded lower as investors were looking for excuses to lock in gains after a three-day rebound. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Friday fell 64.79 points, or 0.35…
Pakistan isolated in world focused on horrors of terror: Indian diplomats
By Arul Louis United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) Pakistan’s campaign on Kashmir at the UN has fallen flat and Islamabad has been isolated in a world focused on the horrors of terror, according to senior…
Death toll from Egyptian migrant shipwreck climbs to 138
Cairo, Sep 23 (IANS/AKI) The number of migrants who perished in a shipwreck off Egypt’s Mediterranean port city of Rosetta has now reached 138, the Youm7 news site reported on Friday, quoting local officials. Egypt’s…
Russia-Pakistan to hold joint military drills, Moscow says not in sensitive areas
New Delhi/Islamabad, Sep 23 (IANS) As Russian troops landed in Pakistan on Friday for the first joint military exercises, Moscow, taking note of India’s concerns, denied the military drills were being held in “so-called Azad…
Brand USA targets 2.8 million Indian tourists by 2021
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the US, is attempting to drive enough Indian visits to meet its stated goal of 2.8 million tourists by 2021. “Visitation to US,…
US presidential debate on Monday to exceed 100 million viewers
Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) The first US presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on Monday could be one of the most watched events in television history, and the audience could exceed 100 million…
Saarc nations agree to strengthen efforts against terror
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The south Asian countries on Friday agreed to operationalise the Saarc Terrorist Offences and Drugs Offences Monitoring Desks (STOMD) and the Saarc Drugs Offences Monitoring Desk (SDOMD) so as to…
Muslim woman in Canada ordered to remove hijab in court
Montreal, Sep 23 (IANS) A Muslim woman in Canada, who was denied a court appearance because of her hijab, sought legal clarification on the rights of Quebecers, who want access to justice while wearing religious…
Debate over rights should not impede development for poor: Akbar
By Arul Louis United Nations, Sep 23 (IANS) Debate over rights must not impede development demanded by the hundreds of millions trapped in dire poverty who will not wait, M.J. Akbar, India’s Minister of State…
‘New York bombing suspect’s family may have had pro-jihadist leanings’
New York, Sep 23 (IANS) New York bombing suspect Ahmad Rahami’s family may have had pro-jihadist views, the media reported on Friday. Site Intelligence Group published Facebook posts by Rahami’s sister sharing quotes of radical…
Army will defend every inch of Pakistan: Raheel Sharif
Islamabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan Army chief General Raheel Sharif on Friday said the army will defend “each and every inch” of Pakistan “no matter what the cost”. The Army…
Ali Baba affiliate in China to launch first e-commerce satellite
Beijing, Sep 23 (IANS) A Chinese shopping website affiliated with e-commerce giant Ali Baba group plans to launch the world’s first e-commerce satellite to provide consumers with customisd products. The Peoples’ Daily quoted China Economic…
Murder suspect spotted in New York with Bangladesh PM
Dhaka, Sep 23 (IANS) A Bangladeshi politician being investigated for suspected links with the murder of a Chhatra League leader in Comilla has been seen with the Prime Minister’s entourage in the US, media reports…
Russia seeks to allay Indian concern over military drill with Pakistan
Moscow/Islamabad, Sep 23 (IANS) Even as Russian troops arrived in Pakistan for the first-ever joint military exercise by the Cold War rivals, Moscow has said it sees no reason for India to be concerned over…