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13 killed as train derails in Canada`s Manitoba province

13 killed as train derails in Canada`s Manitoba province

The train derailed around 6:45 am local time on Tuesday due to an "unexpected incident".

Jan 01, 2020, 08:17 AM IST
Two dead in Texas church shooting: Reports

Two dead in Texas church shooting: Reports

One person died at the scene of the shooting and one en route to the hospital, the Dallas Morning News said, citing a spokeswoman for local emergency services.

Dec 30, 2019, 00:02 AM IST
US military carries out 'defensive strikes' in Iraq, Syria against Kataib Hezbollah

US military carries out 'defensive strikes' in Iraq, Syria against Kataib Hezbollah

The Pentagon said it targeted three locations of the Iranian-backed Shi`ite Muslim militia group in Iraq and two in Syria. 

Dec 29, 2019, 23:40 PM IST
Indian lobby in US 'far more powerful' than Pakistan's: Imran Khan

Indian lobby in US 'far more powerful' than Pakistan's: Imran Khan

The Pakistani leader made these remarks while addressing a gathering of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) on Saturday

Dec 29, 2019, 17:46 PM IST
Pakistan govt files review petition against SC ruling on Army Chief Bajwa's extension

Pakistan govt files review petition against SC ruling on Army Chief Bajwa's extension

Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government has filed a review petition against the Supreme Court`s verdict in Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa`s tenure extension case, saying that there are `flaws` and `

Dec 26, 2019, 21:56 PM IST
Christmas typhoon kills at least 13 in Philippines

Christmas typhoon kills at least 13 in Philippines

Typhoon Phanfone hit the Philippines late on Tuesday with winds of up to 120 kph (75 mph) and gusts of 150 kph, heavy rain and flooding.

Dec 26, 2019, 10:19 AM IST
Spate of shootings leave two dead, seven wounded in North Carolina city

Spate of shootings leave two dead, seven wounded in North Carolina city

Police in High Point, North Carolina, searched for clues and suspects on Wednesday in a spate of shootings that have left two people dead and seven others wounded over two days, including a Christmas

Dec 26, 2019, 08:29 AM IST
In historic move, US House set to vote to impeach Donald Trump

In historic move, US House set to vote to impeach Donald Trump

The vote in the Democratic-controlled House is expected to fall almost entirely along party lines, underscoring the deep divide in Congress over Trump`s conduct - and the larger political schism

Dec 18, 2019, 17:24 PM IST
PM Modi's moving message to 26/11 survivor Moshe Holtzberg on his bar mitzvah

PM Modi's moving message to 26/11 survivor Moshe Holtzberg on his bar mitzvah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described  Moshe's story as a "miracle" which continues to inspire everyone. Moshe was two years old when his parents were killed in a terror attack at the Nariman House

Dec 02, 2019, 20:44 PM IST
11 people injured in New Orleans shooting incident, two critical; one detained

11 people injured in New Orleans shooting incident, two critical; one detained

At least 11 people were shot in the New Orleans French Quarter early on Sunday.

Dec 01, 2019, 19:23 PM IST
Terrorist Hafiz Saeed, others to be indicted in terror financing case on December 7

Terrorist Hafiz Saeed, others to be indicted in terror financing case on December 7

ATC judge Arshad Hussain Bhutta fixed December 7 for the indictment of Saeed and others after hearing the arguments of prosecution and defence lawyers.

Nov 30, 2019, 20:34 PM IST
Relief for Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa as top court extends his term by six months

Relief for Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa as top court extends his term by six months

Pakistan's top court granted a six-month extension to the term of the country`s Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday, after initially blocking a three-year extension of his tenure.

Nov 28, 2019, 17:31 PM IST
CPEC not a burden; relations with China will never fray: Pakistan

CPEC not a burden; relations with China will never fray: Pakistan

The CPEC is a multi-billion dollar development project, with a planned network of roads, railways and energy projects linking China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region with Pakistan's strategic

Nov 24, 2019, 07:52 AM IST
Sondland testimony 'exonerates' Donald Trump: White House

Sondland testimony 'exonerates' Donald Trump: White House

President Trump`s personal lawyer said on Wednesday that he had no involvement with the issue of military aid to Ukraine, a key point in the impeachment inquiry into Trump

Nov 21, 2019, 07:42 AM IST
US President Donald Trump notifies Congress of deploying troops to Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump notifies Congress of deploying troops to Saudi Arabia

The move comes amid tensions in the Middle East, especially after the attack on Saudi oil facilities which the US blamed on Iran.

Nov 20, 2019, 08:28 AM IST
Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa in close fight for president, early vote count shows

Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa in close fight for president, early vote count shows

Early returns showed Rajapaksa picking up votes in the Sinhalese-dominated southern part of the island as well as postal ballots.

Nov 17, 2019, 08:22 AM IST
Hate crime incidents across US reaches 16-year high: FBI

Hate crime incidents across US reaches 16-year high: FBI

The statistics released in the annual Hate Crime Statistics report are a compilation of bias-motivated incidents submitted to the FBI by 16,039 law enforcement agencies.

Nov 13, 2019, 07:37 AM IST
Six dead, 36 fishermen missing after cyclone Bulbul lashes Bangladesh

Six dead, 36 fishermen missing after cyclone Bulbul lashes Bangladesh

Five of the six victims were killed by falling trees, including a 52-year old woman who had spent the night in a shelter. Another victim, a 60-year old fisherman, had refused to evacuate.

Nov 10, 2019, 15:48 PM IST
Nawaz Sharif to fly to London for further treatment on Monday

Nawaz Sharif to fly to London for further treatment on Monday

Sharing details of the confirmation of Sharif`s travel, sources told Geo News on Saturday that the former prime minister`s air ticket has been confirmed.

Nov 10, 2019, 07:58 AM IST