Politics

Giant fire breaks out at Mexico state oil companys largest refinery

A huge column of smoke billowed from Mexican state oil producer Pemexs largest oil refinery, located in south Oaxaca province, after an oil spill reportedly sparked a fire on 14 June.

Jun 15, 2017

North Korea releases detained American college student Otto Warmbier

North Korea has released Otto Warmbier. The University of Virginia undergraduate was detained in North Korea in January 2016 for attempting to steal a slogan banner from the restricted areas of the hotel. He was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor. Warmbier confessed he tried to steal the banner because he was offered a used car worth $10,000. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson announced that the student is on his way back home to Cincinnati. The release comes amid former NBA star Dennis Rodmans return visit to the North Korea, though Rodman claimed the detained Americans are not his purpose. There are currently 3 more Americans detained in North Korea.

Jun 15, 2017

Kochi Metro inauguration: 'Modi step back, we want Sreedharan' chants grow strong after PM's security issue crops up

The hashtag #PMOInsultsMetroMan has been trending on social media.

Jun 15, 2017

US President Trump handled Scalise shooting incident with maturity: Has he finally grown up at 71?

Trump, unlike his tantrums in foreign policy, has handled the moment of crisis in domestic policy with maturity. For the American people, it is a sign of hope.

Jun 15, 2017

Donald Trump, Paul Ryan and others offer sympathy to injured Steve Scalise after baseball shooting

A gunman opened fire on Republican members of Congress during a baseball practice near Washington early on 14 June. Several people were wounded including House of Representatives Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who according to reports does not have life threatening injuries.

Jun 14, 2017

London fire: Deal between Theresa May's Conservative Party and DUP could be delayed until next week

A deal between the parties was supposed to be announced on Wednesday to help May form government in the UK after her party emerged as the largest party in the general elections.

Jun 14, 2017

Top US Republican Steve Scalise shot at Virginia baseball field

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and four others were injured when a gunman opened fire on members of Congress practicing for a charity baseball game this morning at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Virginia. Five people were injured in the shooting, including Scalise, R-Louisiana, the House majority whip, as well as the suspect. Scalises office said Scalise was shot in the hip and is undergoing surgery. He is listed in stable condition, his office said.

Jun 14, 2017

Video shows makeshift ropes hanging from burning Grenfell Tower

Around 200 firefighters were deployed to tackle a huge fire at a high-rise apartment block in the Latimer Road area of West London in the early hours of 14 June. At least six people have been killed with the number expected to rise. 

Jun 14, 2017

Furore outside TN Assembly: Stalin demands CBI probe in 'cash-for-votes' sting operation

DMK MLAs raised slogans over a sting operation video in which two AIADMK MLAs claimed that party legislators were bribed to gather support for Palaniswami government's trust motion.

Jun 14, 2017

Watch: Salman Khan against warmongers, suggests Indo-Pak dialogue

Actor Salman Khan has been slammed on social media for suggesting that only dialogue is the solution for the problems that exist between India and Pakistan. Read to know more.

Jun 14, 2017

Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Mandsaur: MP CM extends olive branch to protesting farmers

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday visited Mandsaur for the first time since five protesting farmers protests were killed in police firing on June 6. Read to know more.

Jun 14, 2017

Parliament's Monsoon Session likely to begin on July 12; set to be stormy with farmers' protests, cattle slaughter ban

The monsoon session of Parliament is likely to begin on July 12 and end on August 10-11. The session is likely to begin five days before the Presidential polls scheduled for July 17.

Jun 13, 2017

Michael Gove dismisses talk of UK remaining in the Single Market

Michael Gove has played down concerns that a potential Confidence and Supply agreement between the Conservatives and DUP could undermine the governments impartiality in its dealings with political parties in Northern Ireland. Speaking in Westminster, the newly appointed environment secretary also dismissed talk of the UK remaining in the Single Market, as the government prepares to embark on negotiations with Brussels.

Jun 13, 2017

Sasha Obama turns 16: Here's a look at Sasha through the years as she celebrates 16th birthday [PHOTOS]

Did you know Sasha Obama's real name is Natasha Obama? Celebrating her 16th birthday, here are a few photos that show how quickly Obama's daughter has grown up.

Jun 13, 2017

COVFEFE Act would preserve Trump's tweets as official statements

From the incomprehensible "covfefe" to a post labeling fired FBI director James Comey a "leaker," Trump's tweets would be preserved as presidential records if a Democratic lawmaker's proposed COVFEFE Act becomes law.

Jun 13, 2017