The Americas

China bans Muslim names like 'Saddam,' 'Midina' for babies in Xinjiang

Reports state that China has banned Islamic names like Saddam or Midina, and newborns with these names will not get a crucial residence permit.

Apr 25, 2017

US defence secretary James Mattis says Donald Trump has strong support for Nato

Pentagon head Jim Mattis visits Afghanistan after deadly Taliban attack on unarmed soldiers

Over a hundred Afghan soldiers were killed after Taliban militants barged into an army camp on April 21 and opened fire on unarmed soldiers.

Apr 24, 2017

Luxury shoe retailer Jimmy Choo up for sale

The iconic retailer, which is valued at £700 million, could attract buyers from rival luxury houses, including Chinese, Middle Eastern and Russian.

Apr 24, 2017

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North Korea says ready to destroy US aircraft carrier in Korean waters with a single strike

Trump had ordered the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group to sail in waters off the Korean peninsula earlier this month.

Apr 24, 2017

Bomb scare at France elections: French consulate in New York evacuated amid voting

Consul General Anne-Claire Legendre said a suspicious vehicle outside the institution prompted police to evacuate the building.

Apr 23, 2017

France elections 2017: French expatriates in US, Canada vote ahead of tight presidential polls

Thousands of French nationals living overseas in countries like the United States, Canada and elsewhere in South America are eligible to vote in the French elections.

Apr 23, 2017

Paris Agreement: American farmers urge Trump to stay in climate deal, after environment chief says US should exit

The Paris Climate Agreement, which was signed in 2015, was reached between key countries with a goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degree celcius above pre-industrial levels.

Apr 21, 2017

In Pictures: Giant iceberg floats to this Canadian coastal town

Ferryland, a fishing town of around 500 people in Newfoundland, has become a popular spot for people to visit ever since the iceberg approached the coast.

Apr 20, 2017

US says Iran could become another North Korea if left 'unchecked'

Tillerson said that the US is conducting a review of its Iran policy and added that the Iran deal only "delays" the country's goal of becoming a nuclear-powered state.

Apr 20, 2017

After US & Australia, New Zealand moves to reform migrant workers' visa regime

New Zealand's Minister of Immigration Michael Woodhouse on Wednesday, April 19, said he was taking a "Kiwis-first approach to immigration", echoing Trump's "America first" motto.

Apr 19, 2017

Twitter slams Muslim artist for hidden political, religious references in Marvel's X-Men comic

The Muslim artist, Ardian Syaf, reportedly inserted pro-Islam references into X-Men Gold's first issue.

Apr 19, 2017

US H1-B visa changes: Donald Trump signs executive order to overhaul visa system to end 'misuse'

Trump issued the 'Buy American, Hire American' executive order on Tuesday in Wisconsin, stating that the order will tighten guest worker visas like H1-B.

Apr 19, 2017

US National Security Adviser HR McMaster meets PM Narendra Modi, Ajit Doval

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar were also present at the meeting.

Apr 18, 2017

Donald Trump: US government will have to learn to tighten its belt

H1-B visa issue: Donald Trump to sign executive orders on H1-B visa reforms; likely to hit Indian tech firms

The Trump order will seek a review of system for creating an "entirely new system" to issue the H1-B visas.

Apr 18, 2017

Australian Woman Falls in Love with Sperm Donor; to Marry Next Year

Fake News: Mainstream media gets it wrong again, viral story of couple finding out they are twins is fake

The story had stated that a couple, who was struggling to conceive a baby, discovered that they were biological twins after they decided to opt for an IVF procedure.

Apr 16, 2017

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The Americas

China bans Muslim names like 'Saddam,' 'Midina' for babies in Xinjiang

Pentagon head Jim Mattis visits Afghanistan after deadly Taliban attack on unarmed soldiers

Luxury shoe retailer Jimmy Choo up for sale

North Korea says ready to destroy US aircraft carrier in Korean waters with a single strike

Bomb scare at France elections: French consulate in New York evacuated amid voting

France elections 2017: French expatriates in US, Canada vote ahead of tight presidential polls

Paris Agreement: American farmers urge Trump to stay in climate deal, after environment chief says US should exit

In Pictures: Giant iceberg floats to this Canadian coastal town

US says Iran could become another North Korea if left 'unchecked'

After US & Australia, New Zealand moves to reform migrant workers' visa regime

Twitter slams Muslim artist for hidden political, religious references in Marvel's X-Men comic

US H1-B visa changes: Donald Trump signs executive order to overhaul visa system to end 'misuse'

US National Security Adviser HR McMaster meets PM Narendra Modi, Ajit Doval

H1-B visa issue: Donald Trump to sign executive orders on H1-B visa reforms; likely to hit Indian tech firms

Fake News: Mainstream media gets it wrong again, viral story of couple finding out they are twins is fake

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh