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Indian-Americans Protest Against Pulwama Terror Attack Outside Pakistani, Chinese Consulates in Chicago
Indian-Americans urged the Chinese Consulate in Chicago that Beijing should 'stop sheltering and supporting hard line extremist terrorists' at the United Nations.
Woman Dies After Eating at Michelin-star Restaurant in Spain, 29 Other Fall Sick
RiFF restaurant was opened by German chef Bernd H Knoller in 2001 and awarded a Michelin star in 2009. (Image: Twitter)
Concrete Measures' on Sex Abuse Needed, Pope Tells Vatican Summit
Themes of responsibility, accountability and transparency form the backbone of the summit and will provide its participants with the keys to ensuring child safety - an issue that has shaken the Catholic Church instution.
Trump Bars Alabama Woman Who Joined ISIS from Returning, Says She’s Not US Citizen
An US official said that investigation showed that Hoda Muthana was not entitled to her passport.
Islamic State Nears Defeat in Last Syrian Enclave
During years of steady retreats, Islamic State has honed its tactics of street fighting - sheltering among civilians, digging tunnels and laying innumerable mines and booby traps.
Kim Jong Un to Travel to Vietnam by Train, Summit at Government Guesthouse: Sources
It could take Kim at least two and a half days to travel the thousands of kilometres through China by train, from the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to Vietnam, meaning he would have to set off later this week in time for his planned February 25 arriva...
UN Secretary General Urges India, Pakistan to Exercise Maximum Restraint Post Pulwama
The UN chief's supreme spokesperson said that the secretary general stresses the need to take immediate steps to de-escalate tensions.
At Least 9 Killed, 11 Injured in Suicide Attack on Pakistan Army: Report
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the sub-continent after the suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where a 20-year-old youth rammed an explosives-laden SUV into a convoy of CRPF, killing 40 personnel.
Turkey Has Not Revealed All About Khashoggi Killing, Says President Erdogan
After weeks of denial, Saudi Arabia admitted that Khashoggi had been killed on October 2 after entering the consulate to obtain the paperwork necessary for his upcoming marriage to Turkish woman Hatice Cengiz.
US Asks Pakistan to Freeze Funds of Designated Terror Groups, Supports Actions Against JeM
The government spokesperson, however, refrained from making any comment over China blocking India's move to designate Jaish chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.
French Envoy Returns to Italy as Neighbours Seek to Rekindle Friendship
Some commentators saw the recall as an over-reaction by Macron but French officials said it had persuaded Italian politicians to reaffirm publicly their friendship with France and halt their verbal onslaught -- at least for now.
Pakistani-Origin Member of UK's House of Lords Accused of Exploiting Women
A second woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, told BBC that she had also asked Ahmed for help and claims he suggested she should spend the night at his London home, which she interpreted this as a proposition for sex and refused.
Ahead of Crown Prince Salman's Visit to India, Saudi Arabia Backs India's Fight Against Terrorism and Extremism
The strong condemnation came days ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's state visit to India next week for talks with the top Indian leadership.
US Urges Its Citizens to Reconsider Travelling to Pakistan Due to Terrorism
The Federal Aviation Administration, in a notice issued on Wednesday, said that terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Pakistan.
Vote on Ending US Shutdown Likely Today, Trump on Fence
The US president criticized the spending deal reached Monday between Republican and Democratic negotiators, in part because it only provides for about a quarter of the $5.7 billion in funding he wants for a wall on the US-Mexico border.
Not Worth Talking to US and Deal with 'Untrustworthy' Europeans Carefully, Says Iran Leader
Tensions ramped up between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump withdrew from a multilateral nuclear deal last year and reimposed sanctions.