New Delhi (Hindustan Times), 12 Dec 2017 -   “Are the ancient Hindu myths of a land bridge connecting India and Sri Lanka true? Scientific analysis suggests they are,” claims the promo of a show called Ancient Land Bridge to be

(Daily Mail), 12 December 2017 -  Europe’s five biggest economies have warned Donald Trump that plans for massive US tax reforms may end up violating international trade rules.   

A Thai dog has become the first dog in the world to be given hi-tech prosthetic legs with blades made from same materials used by Paralympic runners, an animal welfare charity told dpa on Tuesday. Cola, a two-year-old mixed-breed Thai dog, was fitted

Apart from winning cricket lovers’ hearts with his exemplary skills with the bat, Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has bowled many ‘maidens’ over with his good looks. The 29-year old, who owns a number of records on the crick

The women who accused US President Donald Trump of sexual harassment “should be heard,” his UN envoy said in an interview aired on Sunday.  

NEW YORK REUTERS Dec 11-An explosion rocked New York’s Port Authority, one of the city’s busiest commuter hubs in midtown Manhattan, during Monday morning’s rush hour, injuring several people.  

Norway, (Daily Mail), 10 December 2017 -  The winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize have cautioned that nuclear annihilation is just an ‘impulsive tantrum away’.  

DPA, 11th DECEMBER, 2017-The first movie theatre in Saudi Arabia can open in March, the Ministry of Culture and Information said Monday, lifting a 35-year-old ban on cinemas in the country.

New Delhi, (Hindustan Times), Dec 9 2017 -  Amid all the speculation about actor Anushka Sharma and cricketer Virat Kohli’s upcoming wedding in Milan, Italy, the buzz is that the destination wedding will actually be a rather small affair.&

Arab countries have demanded the US revoke its decision recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, calling it “invalid.”  

New York (dpa) Dec 10, 2017 - “Time is of the essence” to find a diplomatic solution to rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the UN’s political chief told North Korea’s foreign minister during a visit to Pyongyang this wee

 Sydney (dpa) - Health Minister Greg Hunt has become the second senior Australian government figure inside a month whose Twitter account ‘liked’ a pornographic tweet.  Keen social media watchers noted that Hunt’s account &

REUTERS, 10th DECEMBER, 2017- An Iraqi military parade celebrating final victory over Islamic State is underway in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, an Iraqi military spokesman told Reuters on Sunday. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declar

 New Delhi, (Hindustan Times), Dec 10, 2017 -   Actress Zaira Wasim alleged she was molested by a co-passenger on board a Vistara Delhi-Mumbai flight, and shared her ordeal on social network.   Taking to Instagram on Saturday

President Donald Trump on Wednesday will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and set in motion the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to the ancient city, senior U.S. officials said, a decision that upends decades of U.S. policy and risks fueli

Several people were injured in a train crash on Tuesday near the German city of Duesseldorf, fire department and police  spokesmen said.

THE HINDU, 06th DECEMBER, 2017- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to fully enforce its revised ban on people from eight nations from travelling to the country. The third iteration of the travel ban — after the first two we

DPA, 06th DECEMBER, 2017- Almost 17 million babies across the world are breathing toxic air, which could be damaging the development of their brains, according to a report released by UNICEF on Wednesday.

Yemeni rebels who seized full control of the capital Sanaa over the past week have detained more than 40 media staff, press watchdogs said on Wednesday, demanding their immediate release.  

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday voiced “grave and deep concern” over possible US plans to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, saying the move could have serious implications for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.   

US, (Daily Mail), 5 December 2017 -  The White House has discussed using experimental microwave missiles against North Korea to disable Kim Jong-un’s nukes, it has been reported.  

Washington, (Hindustan Times), Dec 05, 2017 -   A former top Pakistani diplomat has said that because of India’s influence and economic power, countries are unwilling to raise the issue of Kashmir at international level, including the

BAABDA AFP Dec5, 2017-Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on Tuesday that he had withdrawn his resignation, a month after his shock announcement that he was quitting sparked political upheaval.  

Washington, (AFP),04.Dec 2017 -   US President Donald Trump on Monday officially endorsed the candidacy of embattled Republican Senate hopeful Roy Moore, who has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women including one who was 14 at t

US President Donald Trump claimed Sunday, he never asked former FBI Ddirector James Comey to end a probe of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, as the president blasted the agency’s handling of the investigation.   

 Tel Aviv/Washington (dpa) - US President Donald Trump has not yet decided whether he will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, amid speculation that such a move could come this week, 

REUTERS, 04th DECEMBER, 2017- France and Germany agree that Iran must reverse its ballistic missile programme and end its “hegemonic temptations” across the Middle east, the French foreign minister said on Monday.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday swore in his cabinet, with several last-minute changes after a public outcry about largely assigning posts to military leaders.

 Yemen’s former president Ali Abdullah Saleh has been killed, the rebel Houthi-affiliated Interior Ministry said on Monday, less than a week after disputes erupted between the former allies. 

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he “had to fire” his former national security advisor Michael Flynn for lying to his administration and the FBI about his contacts with the Russian ambassador during the presidential transition.&nbs