The Americas

Donald Trump's wax statue replaces Barack Obama's at Madame Tussauds

Hairstylist Kelly Cox said that they had to use yak hair to get the accuracy correct as human hair is not readily available.

Jan 19, 2017

Edward Snowden's NSA revelations have highlighted security concerns to the world.

Russia extends Edward Snowden's asylum permit till 2020

Snowden is a former CIA employee who had copied and leaked classified government documents of the National Security Agency (NSA).

Jan 19, 2017

Brexit, Boris and Donald: How the three amigos contrived to blame the fall of Europe on Putin

Trapped between an increasingly vitriolic Brexit and an incoming US President who considers NATO obsolete, the European Union is cutting a rather beleaguered figure

Jan 18, 2017

digital tools for writers, writers block

Can't wait for Vikram Chandra's Granthika? Here are 5 killer digital tools for writers

While the Granthika tool sounds revolutionary and all, it is not up for grabs any time soon pending beta test.

Jan 18, 2017

US President Obama will leave White House as a very rich man; here is how much he is worth

Data collected by American University in Washington DC suggests that the Obamas combined could make as much as $242 million after they leave the White House.

Jan 18, 2017

Donald Trump inauguration: Russian firm mints silver, gold coins with Trump's face and 'In Trump We Trust' inscription

The coins, weighing 900 grams, are limited edition; only 45 of them have been made. Besides the mugshot of Trump, the coin also has the Statue of Liberty on it

Jan 18, 2017

Mexico shooting: At least 4 dead in Caribbean resort city

The attack came a day after five people, including three foreigners, were killed at a music festival in Mexico; the US Consulate in Merdida has issued an alert, warning US citizens to be cautious

Jan 18, 2017

Russian President Putin says those who spread 'fake' news about Trump are 'worse than prostitutes'

Putin made the statement while answering questions about the incoming US President during a news conference.

Jan 18, 2017

US President Barack Obama commutes WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning's sentence

Manning divulged the confidential information to WikiLeaks and gave them hundreds of diplomatic cables and videos.

Jan 18, 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau under investigation for ethics violation after vacationing in Bahamas

The investigators are probing whether Trudeau's family vacation to Aga Khan's island violated any rules prohibiting a minister from accepting bribes or "gifts."

Jan 17, 2017

World's greatest aviation mystery remains unsolved, Malaysian Airlines MH370 search operation suspended

The MH370 flight, carrying 227 passengers, disappeared on March 8, 2014 while flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia, to Beijing.

Jan 17, 2017

President François Hollande stuns France, says he will not run for office in 2017

French President Hollande shrugs Donald Trump's criticism, says EU 'has no need for outside advice'

Trump's criticisms of Europe were published on Monday in The Times of London and Germany's biggest-selling daily Bild.

Jan 17, 2017

Mexico BPM Festival shooting: At least 5 dead after gunman goes on rampage in Blue Parrot Club

The incident occurred during the early hours of Monday when music lovers had gathered at the club.

Jan 16, 2017

In US, you can pay $8,000 and be infused with young people's blood

The study aims to observe the effect of young plasma on 100 biomarkers in older people.

Jan 16, 2017

US H1-B visa curbs: Could this be the boost Indian tech startups have been waiting for?

The US H1-B visa is a non-immigrant visa, which allows firms to hire foreign workers in specialised occupations.

Jan 16, 2017

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The Americas

Donald Trump's wax statue replaces Barack Obama's at Madame Tussauds

Russia extends Edward Snowden's asylum permit till 2020

Brexit, Boris and Donald: How the three amigos contrived to blame the fall of Europe on Putin

Can't wait for Vikram Chandra's Granthika? Here are 5 killer digital tools for writers

US President Obama will leave White House as a very rich man; here is how much he is worth

Donald Trump inauguration: Russian firm mints silver, gold coins with Trump's face and 'In Trump We Trust' inscription

Mexico shooting: At least 4 dead in Caribbean resort city

Russian President Putin says those who spread 'fake' news about Trump are 'worse than prostitutes'

US President Barack Obama commutes WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning's sentence

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau under investigation for ethics violation after vacationing in Bahamas

World's greatest aviation mystery remains unsolved, Malaysian Airlines MH370 search operation suspended

French President Hollande shrugs Donald Trump's criticism, says EU 'has no need for outside advice'

Mexico BPM Festival shooting: At least 5 dead after gunman goes on rampage in Blue Parrot Club

In US, you can pay $8,000 and be infused with young people's blood

US H1-B visa curbs: Could this be the boost Indian tech startups have been waiting for?

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