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Trump administration eyes hardening line towards Pakistan

Potential Trump administration responses towards Pakistan are expanding US drone strikes, redirecting or withholding some aid to the country, and perhaps eventually downgrading its status as a major non-NATO ally.

Jun 21, 2017

Belgian troops kill 'terrorist' bomber at Brussels train station

The Belgian capital, home to the headquarters of NATO and the European Union, has been on high alert since a Brussels-based Islamic State cell organised the attack that killed 130 people in Paris in November 2015.

Jun 21, 2017

Freight train derails in Boulder, Colorado

Firefighters walk in front of a derailed freight train in Boulder, Colorado.

Jun 21, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017 updates: Read all about PM Modi celebrating World Yoga Day in Lucknow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating the third edition of International Yoga Day in Lucknow. Read to know what he said, and get all the updates from the programme.

Jun 21, 2017

Vince Cable: Five things you may not know about the Lib Dem leadership candidate

The veteran politician is standing in the Lib Dem leadership contest, after being a member of the party since it first began in 1988.

Jun 20, 2017

Laylat Al Qadr 2017: Where to watch midnight prayers from Holy cities during Ramadan

This year, Laylat al-Qadr falls on Wednesday, June 21. It is considered by Muslims to be the holiest night of the year, as they pray for forgiveness.

Jun 20, 2017

Wood Green assault: CCTV footage shows racially charged attack in north London pub

Met Police detectives have released footage of a man who was assaulted in a Wood Green pub. The man was drinking when he was set upon by three men on February 27. The 47-year-old suffered a fractured rib in the assault which was racially charged.

Jun 20, 2017

Retired Justice Karnan: Calcutta High Court's former judge arrested in Coimbatore by West Bengal Police

A West Bengal Police team was in Tamil Nadu to arrest former Calcutta High Court judge CS Karnan, who was sentenced to jail for six months by the Supreme Court last month.

Jun 20, 2017

International Yoga Day 2017: Unique quotes by celebs and other famous people on the importance of practicing yoga

International Yoga Day is observed worldwide on June 21 since 2015.

Jun 20, 2017

Watch the moment stranded dog is rescued after falling down a 15ft cliff

Morley, a three-year-old golden retriever, had a lucky escape when he was rescued by the Irish Coast Guard after falling down a steep cliff and becoming trapped in a narrow gap on June 20 at at Red Rock in Sutton.

Jun 20, 2017

Maharashtra: Dead youth's last moments come alive in a recorded video call to his ex-girlfriend

Hani Aswani, 26, who allegedly hanged himself last month reportedly after a clash with his ex-girlfriend, had live streamed his final moments via a video call.

Jun 20, 2017

EU negotiations kick off, both parties want quick and substantive progress

The United Kingdom and the European Union have taken the first step towards starting formal negotiations over the UKs breakaway from the EU, chief negotiators from both sides announced on Monday June 19.

Jun 20, 2017

China set to block India again on JeM chief Masood Azhar's terrorism listing at UN

China blocking India on these issues is seen by many as a bailout of its Pakistan, which is Beijing's long-term ally.

Jun 20, 2017

19-year-old Syrian refugee Muzoon Almellehan named youngest goodwill ambassador by Unicef

Muzoon reportedly received support from the agency while she was living in the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan.

Jun 20, 2017

Rail fail? Records for Namma Metro, discord for Bengaluru roads

Ridership has soared. But reports reveal that it is largely the bus commuters who are shifting to Metro rather than those travelling by their own vehicles.

Jun 20, 2017