Politics

US gun control: Obama confident new gun initiatives are constitutionally sound

President Barack Obama said on 5 January he was confident his new executive actions to tighten US gun rules were consistent with the constitutional right to bear arms and said the initiatives would be rolled out over the next several days.

Jan 5, 2016

Asif Ali's house in Thodupuzha attacked: Actor's father claims political rivalry as reason behind attack

Asif's father has served as Thodupuzha municipal chairman twice and is the local secretary of the CPM.

Jan 5, 2016

Saudi Arabia UN envoy urges Iran to mend ties

Saudi Arabia said on 4 January it would restore ties with Iran when it stopped meddling in the affairs of other countries and pledged that Riyadh would continue to work very hard to support bids for peace in Syria and Yemen despite the spat.

Jan 5, 2016

UN Security Council condemns Saudi embassy attack, Iran writes letter of 'regret'

Saudi Arabia said that it was ending air traffic and trade links with Iran unless it 'acts like a normal country'.

Jan 5, 2016

Obama to announce executive actions for 'common-sense' steps on gun control

The new policies will make background checks and licensing compulsory.

Jan 5, 2016

Donald Trump releases first TV ad in 2016 Republican presidential race

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump released his first television advertisement in the 2016 race for the White House on 4 January, with a 30-second spot highlighting his stance on Muslims, immigration and terrorism.

Jan 4, 2016

Russia offers to mediate amid escalating tensions between Iran, Saudi Arabia: Report

The United States has also called for continued engagement between the two countries at diplomatic level.

Jan 4, 2016

Bahrain joins Saudi Arabia in severing ties with Iran

Sectarian tensions are on the rise in the Middle East following Saudi Arabia's execution of a Shia cleric.

Jan 4, 2016

Pathankot terror attack: India considers pushing back foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan

The talks between the foreign secretaries were to be held in Islamabad on 14 and 15 January.

Jan 4, 2016

Pathankot attack: Congress asks Centre to cancel India-Pakistan talks

The BJP-led government said that one attack cannot hamper talks with the neighbouring country.

Jan 4, 2016

Thousands march across the world against Saudi Arabia execution of cleric

Thousands of Shiite Muslims protested in cities across the world on 3 January, to condemn the execution of a prominent Muslim cleric by Saudi Arabia.

Jan 4, 2016

Donald Trump: Hillary Clinton â€˜constantly playing the woman cardâ€™

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump told CBSs Face the Nation that Hillary Clinton is, constantly playing the woman card. Its the only way she may get elected. He said that, Personally, Im not sure that anybody else other than me is going to beat her. He added that the Democratic candidate and former Secretary of State is a flawed candidate.

Jan 4, 2016

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Politics

US gun control: Obama confident new gun initiatives are constitutionally sound

Asif Ali's house in Thodupuzha attacked: Actor's father claims political rivalry as reason behind attack

Saudi Arabia UN envoy urges Iran to mend ties

UN Security Council condemns Saudi embassy attack, Iran writes letter of 'regret'

Obama to announce executive actions for 'common-sense' steps on gun control

Donald Trump releases first TV ad in 2016 Republican presidential race

Russia offers to mediate amid escalating tensions between Iran, Saudi Arabia: Report

Bahrain joins Saudi Arabia in severing ties with Iran

Pathankot terror attack: India considers pushing back foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan

Pathankot attack: Congress asks Centre to cancel India-Pakistan talks

Thousands march across the world against Saudi Arabia execution of cleric

Donald Trump: Hillary Clinton â€˜constantly playing the woman cardâ€™

Sri Lankan president to hand over 600 acre land to legitimate owners in Jaffna on Pongal

India-Bangladesh border to be sealed by 2016-end: Rajnath Singh

Vladimir Putin declares United States, NATO among threats faced by Russia

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]