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London twin terror attacks: ISIS claims responsibility for rampage on London Bridge, Borough Market

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the terror attacks that were carried out at London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday night, killing seven people and injuring 48.

Jun 5, 2017

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and UAE sever diplomatic ties with Qatar; Etihad suspends flights

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the UAE have severed diplomatic relations, and land, sea and air contacts with Qatar over dangers of terrorism and extremism.

Jun 5, 2017

In Photos: The London twin terror attacks and their aftermath

At least seven people were killed and three suspects were shot dead in two terrorist attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market late on Saturday. Security has been beefed up in London and search operations are underway.

Jun 4, 2017

London twin terror attacks: 12 arrested; terrorist's house raided

The London Metropolitan Police said on Sunday that they had "arrested 12 people in Barking, east London" in connection with the twin terror attacks from Saturday. Read to know more.

Jun 4, 2017

London twin terror attacks: Read the full text of the speech of British PM Theresa May

Read the full text of the speech Britain Prime Minister Theresa May delivered after the twin terror attacks in London.

Jun 4, 2017

London twin terror attacks: Defeating Islamist extremism is one of the great challenges, says British PM Theresa May

This is the third terrorist attack in London in three months. Two weeks ago, a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester had claimed the lives of 23 people.

Jun 4, 2017

Watch: Pakistan video shows 'attack' on Indian posts again; is it fake again?

Pakistan on Sunday released yet another video which it claimed showed the destruction of Indian posts along the Line of Control. Read to find out why these claims may be false.

Jun 4, 2017

Israel planned nuclear detonation to deter Egypt in 1967: Is this a precursor to the Samson option?

Israel planned to detonate a nuclear weapon before the Arab-Israeli war of 1967, it has emerged 50 years later. Read to know how it could have been the precursor to Israel's current nuclear policy.

Jun 4, 2017

London twin terror attacks: Twitterati lashes out at Donald Trump for using incident to promote Muslim travel ban

At least six people were killed and three suspects were shot dead in two terrorist attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market late on Saturday. Around 48 people were also injured in the attacks.

Jun 4, 2017

London twin terror attacks: Seven killed, 3 suspects shot dead at London Bridge and Borough Market

This is the second terrorist attack in London in 15 days. Two weeks ago, a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester had claimed the lives of 23 people.

Jun 4, 2017

Kabul rocked again: At least 19 killed in attack on protester's funeral

The tragedy happened just a few days after the horrific suicide attack in the Afghanistani capital's diplomatic district which killed 80 people and left over 350 injured.

Jun 3, 2017

Dubai ends 90-day tourist visa for Pakistanis

Dubai's immigration authorities have said that they will no longer accept applications from Pakistanis and Filipinos for the 90-day tourist's visa.

Jun 2, 2017

India, China already showing strong leadership to fight climate change: United Nations

The UN environment chief said Trump's decision to pull out of the global climate accord will not deter the efforts of other countries.

Jun 2, 2017

Amnesty International urges Bahrain to end torture, sexual assault on human rights activists

Amnesty International has called upon authorities in Bahrain to "immediately end the torture and other ill-treatment of human rights defenders." Read to know how a woman human rights activist was tortured.

Jun 2, 2017

'Are you on Twitter?,' NBC journalist Megyn Kelly asks PM Narendra Modi; faces social media backlash

Modi is the third most followed world leader on Twitter, after Pope Francis and United States President Donald Trump.

Jun 2, 2017