Ex-UN General Assembly president held, charged in bribery case
In an embarrassing turn of events for the United Nations, former General Assembly president John Ashe was arrested and charged on Tuesday with accepting more than USD 1.3-million bribe from businesspeople in China in exchange for help to Chinese businesses obtain lucrative contracts.
Oct 06, 2015, 23:53 PM IST
Russian failure in Syria would 'destroy' Mideast: President Bashar al-Assad
Syrian President said on Sunday that the success of Russia's military intervention in his country's civil war was vital for the whole Middle East.
Oct 04, 2015, 20:43 PM IST
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appeals for calm in Jerusalem, West Bank
Ban strongly condemned the violence that left two Israeli men dead in the Old City, triggering clashes overnight that left scores injured.
Oct 04, 2015, 20:25 PM IST
Iran nuclear review panel says deal flawed
A panel of Iranian lawmakers on Sunday said that the inspections regime underpinning the country's nuclear deal with world powers represented a security threat, but the agreement should go ahead anyway.
Oct 04, 2015, 16:33 PM IST
Moscow says 600 militants flee Syria, vows to ramp up bombing
Russian air strikes on Saturday targeting the Islamic State group in Syria have sown "panic", forcing some 600 "militants" to abandon their positions and head to Europe, Moscow claimed.
Oct 03, 2015, 23:40 PM IST
Pakistan gives Ban Ki-moon dossier on Indian 'interference'; Kashmir spat on at UNGA
Dossiers about alleged Indian "interference" in Pakistan have been handed to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Pakistan's National Security Adviser Sartaj Aziz said on Thursday as the Kashmir controversy spilled into the second day at the General Assembly.
Oct 03, 2015, 00:54 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi returns after visit to Ireland, US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned home on Tuesday night after concluding his week-long two-nation tour of Ireland and the US.
Sep 30, 2015, 00:01 AM IST
Digvijay in US, can't appear before police tomorrow: Lawyer
The lawyer of Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Tuesday informed the police that he won't be able to appear before them tomorrow in connection with the state Assembly appointments case, as he was in the US for the treatment of his daughter.
Sep 29, 2015, 23:24 PM IST
Obama lauds PM Modi's 'aggressive' commitment to clean energy
Expressing confidence on further strengthening the ties with India, US President Barack Obama on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'aggressive' commitment towards the climate and clean energy.
Sep 29, 2015, 00:19 AM IST
India, US sign deal for purchase of 22 Apache helicopters
India on Monday signed a nearly USD 3 billion deal for purchase of 22 Apache attack helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy-lift choppers with American aviation giant Boeing and the US government.
Sep 28, 2015, 23:33 PM IST
No room for 'apolcalyptic cult' like ISIS, al Qaeda: Barack Obama at UNGA
Voicing America's resolve to wipe out "apocalyptic cult" like ISIS and al Qaeda, President Barack Obama on Monday said safe havens for terrorists will not be tolerated and called on Muslims worldwide to reject those who "distort Islam, to preach intolerance, and promote violence."
Sep 28, 2015, 22:14 PM IST
Congress, BJP spar over PM Modi barbs at Congress, Robert Vadra
Congress and BJP clashed over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks in the US with the opposition party accusing him of dragging the political narrative to the "gutter level" by trading barbs at it and Robert Vadra, and the ruling party retorting by targeting Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.
Sep 28, 2015, 19:39 PM IST
Dalai Lama remains at Mayo Clinic for evaluation
The Dalai Lama remains at Minnesota's Mayo Clinic after canceling his US appearances for the month of October.
Sep 28, 2015, 00:29 AM IST
Putin says seeking 'coordinated framework' to fight Islamic State
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview released on Sunday that he was seeking partners to set up a "coordinated framework" to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria.
Sep 27, 2015, 20:36 PM IST
Pope Francis to meet prisoners at end of immigration-focused US visit
Pope Francis was set to meet with his bishops and a group of inmates at a Pennsylvania prison on Sunday before saying Mass for an expected crowd of 1.5 million people on the final day of his historic visit to the United States.
Sep 27, 2015, 19:05 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi at UN General Assembly: As it happened on Friday
After a thrust on business and technology on day 1, its down to diplomacy on day 2. The most crucial part for PM Modi's itinerary on day 2 is a speech at the United Nations on sustainable development goals. Here are the LIVE updates:
Sep 25, 2015, 22:41 PM IST
NATO commander denies cover-up over abuse of boys by Afghan police
The top NATO commander in Afghanistan on Tuesday denied reports that the Pentagon had ordered US troops to ignore the sexual abuse of young boys by Afghan police and militias.
Sep 22, 2015, 21:43 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to visit Ireland, US from September 23-29
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Ireland and the US from September 23-29.
Sep 20, 2015, 19:11 PM IST
Indian couple in US gets lawsuit over autistic son's behavior
An Indian couple in the US has been forced to leave their house after their neighbours filed a lawsuit against them alleging their autistic son is a "public nuisance", sparking outrage among parents of children with autism, according to a media report.
Sep 20, 2015, 00:13 AM IST
Pope offers solidarity with Cuba, highlights Hispanics in US
Pope Francis begins a 10-day trip to Cuba and the United States on Saturday, embarking on his first trip to the onetime Cold War foes after helping to nudge forward their historic rapprochement.
Sep 19, 2015, 23:48 PM IST
