Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat: New India possible only through women empowerment
India is now moving from women development towards women-led development, he said. The Sena in an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana alleged that Nirav Modi, who is at the centre of the scandal, had been a giant sleeping "partner" of the BJP and h... More..
1 dead after Gaza boat enters restricted area
The suspect was seriously wounded in the incident, and later died. The union and his family named the dead man as 18-year-old Ismail Saleh Abu Reyala. According to the Times of Israel, a half of some 4,000 Ga...More..
United Airlines, Delta are latest big names to cut ties with NRA
The mega-shipper's main link to the group is through the NRA Business Alliance, which offers members up to 26% discounts on their package costs. First National Bank of Omaha on Thursday pledged to stop issu...More..
Papua New Guinea hit by powerful magnitude 7.5 natural disaster
The quake hit PNG's mountainous interior and United States scientists said there was no tsunami threat. The US Geological Survey said the quake hit about 90 kilometres southwest of Porgera on Monday morning. ...More..
Another Two Russian Fifth Gen Su-57 Jets Land in Syria's Hmeymim
Over the eight years that passed since it first took to the air, the Su-57 has been rumored to be plagued by cost and time delays, and so letting it show what it can do in real-time might just be a marketing de...More..
Blast destroys shop and home in English city, five taken to hospital
Members of the emergency services work at the site of an explosion which destroyed a convenience store and a home in Leicester, England. . The city's fire and rescue squad said it received a call "after repo...More..
Guardiola explains why Arsenal boss Wenger turned him down
Certainly, Sergio Aguero for example, has a long way to go if he wants to become the top scorer in this particular competition. While the Citizens were knocked out of the FA Cup by Wigan last weekend, t...More..
The Simpsons Predicted Team USA's Curling Gold
By the fifth round, Sweden was up 4-1. The Koreans picked up one in the eighth, but they couldn't keep the Swedes from scoring in the ninth. After Korea mustered just one point in the sixth, Hasselborg deli...More..
North Korea are 'open to talks with the US'
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said he hoped relations between North Korea and South Korea would improve, and the North Korean delegation said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un felt the same way,...More..
Major incident after 'explosion' in Leicester
Emergency services are dealing with a "major incident" in Leicester following reports of an explosion . 'All emergency services are now dealing with this. Carlisle Street and part of Hinckley Road have been c...More..
India claim T20 series against SA with win in 3rd match
The equation came down to 19 off the last over, but Kumar held things tight and bowled India to a series win . After this, Akshar Patel (not out 1) and Bhuvneshwar (3 not out) brought the team to the score o...More..
Bitterly cold weather forecast for Tipperary over the next week
Taking to Twitter this morning, forecaster Joanna Donnelly shared an image of a map showing some parts of Ireland with temperatures as low as -10c on the way. "A sharp frost will form with temperatures falling ...More..
Armed officer at school did not enter building during shooting
Cathleen Brennan, a spokeswoman for Broward County Public Schools, said if the school board's request is denied, it will address plans for the memorial with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas community. "Devastated...More..
Labour to confirm position on customs union
Starmer's comments, in a BBC television interview, came before a speech by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on Monday when he is expected to clarify the party's Brexit stance. Starmer indicated that Labour would...More..
PSL 2018 talking points: Darren Sammy the darling, Shahid Afridi the danger
On paper, there is every reason to believe that. It showed in their performances, as the defending champions slipped towards the back of the pack, but they are back to contend again this year. The tournament ...More..
Lillard's layup after Suns turnover gives Portland victory
Lillard has now scored 197 points over the past five games, more in a five-game stretch than any Trail Blazer in team history (Brandon Roy - 182 points, December 9-18, 2008). "We overcame a horrendous shooting ...More..
US Democrats defend Trump-Russia probe in rebuttal to Devin Nunes memo
The 10-page, partly redacted document, which was posted to the panel's website, sharply criticized a previously released Republican memo as a "transparent effort to undermine" investigations by the FBI , Jus...More..
Federal Govt delegation arrives Yobe over missing schoolgirls
Residents said they saw Boko Haram insurgents taking away girls by truck when they attacked the school. The governor regretted that the absence of the soldiers in the troubled area was not the first, recallin...More..
Florida officer who didn't enter school during shooting now has armed guards
The Broward sheriff deputy assigned to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School resigned on Thursday , about a week after a school shooting there that left 17 people dead. Police resource officers are posted a...More..
Mexican President Cancels US Trip After Border Wall Dispute With Trump
According to the daily, officials from both countries confirmed that Pena Nieto's "desire to avoid public embarrassment and Trump's unwillingness to provide that assurance, proved to be the dealbreaker". A tent...More..
PKK's Syrian affiliate PYD's former leader Salih Muslim detained in Prague
Turkey sees the YPG and PYD as the Syrian branch of the Kurdistan Workers Party ( PKK ), which for over three decades has waged an insurgency against the Turkish state and is banned by Turkey, the USA and the E...More..
Trump consults adult sons on possible gun reforms
Gun rights groups oppose raising age limits beyond 18 years, but Trump insisted he can sell the restriction to the "patriots" at the National Rifle Assn. Who would pay for the billions of dollars it would take ...More..
India look for T20I series win against South Africa
India were 57 for one after six overs, South Africa struggled to 25 for one. Cape Town: Suresh Raina clobbered South African bowlers with a 27-ball 43 but India could not exploit a flourishing star...More..
Al-Quds' Church of Holy Sepulchre Closes Amid Row with Occupation Authorities
The Christians are angry about the Jerusalem municipality plans to tax their various assets around the city and a potential parliament bill to expropriate land sold by the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic ...More..
Advantage Fisher and Pepperell as thrilling finale looms in Doha
His nearest challenger, though, was left to rue three consecutive bogeys on the front nine. Pepperell carded a closing 70 at Doha GC to finish 18 under par and a shot ahead of playing partner Fisher, who mi...More..
Rain and Storms, Some Strong, Arrive Overnight
Nighttime low will be in the mild lower 60s. The rain will gradually diminish later Monday into early Tuesday . Some scattered light rain may linger into your Monday morning but we will dry out by the ...More..
Trump campaign deputy Rick Gates admits conspiracy against US
Gates could face 57 to 71 months in prison, but prosecutors could ask for a lower sentence based on his cooperation, Federal Judge Amy Jackson said. Manafort and Gates are charged with twelve separate cases...More..
Bank with Colorado branches will drop its NRA Visa card
Alamo, Enterprise and National Car Rental, which are all owned by Enterprise Holdings, announced on social media Thursday that their discount programs would no longer include special privileges to NRA, The H...More..
Gates pleads guilty; Manafort faces new accusation
For Rick Gates , this day in court was different. Legal experts said the move by Gates would likely add to pressure on Manafort to strike his own plea deal with Mueller, although Manafort maintains his i...More..
Death toll in Somalia twin blasts rises to 38
The bombings targetted the presidential palace and a city hotel, police said. The first blast, followed by gunfire, occurred at a security checkpoint close to Villa Somalia, the name for the seat of governmen...More..