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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Friday for an independent investigation into deadly clashes in Gaza between Palestinians and Israeli troops, while Security Council members urged restraint on both sides. (Photo: File)

Independent, transparent investigation: UN chief on recent clashes in Gaza

15 people were killed and more than 750 wounded by Israeli fire as Palestinian protesters marched to Gaza’s border with Israel.

31 Mar 2018 4:08 PM

The minister of state for foreign affairs, Mohammed Shahriar Alam, said on Friday that Bangladesh was paying the entire roughly USD 280 million to build homes and fortify the muddy island in the Bay of Bengal from cyclones, and that it was mulling a formal request for international funds. (Photo: AP)

We don't see much help from foreign donors for Rohingya refugee island: B'desh min

Some 700,000 Rohingya Muslims crossed the border from Myanmar’s Rakhine state since August, and are in cramped camps at Cox’s Bazar.

27 Mar 2018 1:20 PM

Niket Shah of New Jersey was charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission which also ordered a preliminary injunction and asset freeze against him. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Indian-American charged for fraud worth USD 250,000

Shah used Spark Trading Group to defraud more than 15 investors into contributing thousands of dollars to two funds that he marketed.

25 Mar 2018 4:41 PM

Around 7pm on Wednesday, Kazi drove his minivan through the main gate of Travis Air Force Base in Northern California. The vehicle soon veered, crashed and started burning. (Photo: AP | Representational Image)

Indian-origin man crashes minivan into US air base, dies

Hafiz Kazi, 51, originally from India, was living in the US since 1993 and was a legal resident, FBI Special Agent said.

25 Mar 2018 12:07 PM

The Department of Buildings is probing possible 'illegal activity' involving applications that sought permission to begin construction work at 13 of the developer’s buildings, according to public records maintained by the regulator. (Photo: AP)

NYC buildings regulator probing over a dozen Kushner properties

Kushner Cos stated in more than 80 permit applications that it had zero rent-regulated tenants in its buildings when it, in fact, had 100s.

22 Mar 2018 1:47 PM

The developments increased legal pressure on Trump, who during and after the 2016 presidential campaign was accused of sexual misconduct by more than a dozen women, allegations he denied. (Photo: File)

The storm of sexual allegations that are shaking up Trump’s life now

‘Trump would have to testify under oath if he has to defend himself.’

21 Mar 2018 2:59 PM

The shooting took place at Great Mills High School in St Mary's County, about 70 miles (110 km) south of Washington. (Photo: File | Representational)

Maryland high school shooting leaves 2 in critical state, guman a student

Multiple people were shot and their condition was not yet clear, ABC News reported, citing the St Mary's County sheriff.

20 Mar 2018 7:54 PM

While people don’t exist in a Facebook-only vacuum, it is possible that bogus information users saw on the site could later be reinforced by the ‘rabbit hole’ of clicks and conspiracy sites on the broader internet. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

How data-mining firms use Facebook ‘like’ patterns to manipulate voters

Monday was a wild roller coaster ride for Facebook, whose shares plunged 7 percent in its worst one-day decline since 2014.

20 Mar 2018 7:31 PM

US technology company is teaming up with retailers including Target Corp, Walmart Inc, Home Depot Inc, Costco Wholesale Corp and Ulta Beauty Inc. (photo: AFP)

'Where can I buy?' - Google makes push to turn product searches into cash

New Google program, Shopping Actions, will be available in the US to retailers of all sizes.

19 Mar 2018 11:59 AM

India highlighted that how Pakistan has continued to support cross-border terrorism and attempting to mask its territorial ambitions in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral and inseparable part of India. (Representational image)

Pakistan major source of terrorism all over world, says India to UN

India expressed its concerns that country like Pak, which protected Osama Bin Laden and sheltered Mullah Omar, pretending to be a victim.

15 Mar 2018 8:36 AM

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in the report that the 62 allegations against personnel in 10 peacekeeping missions and one political mission were a drop from the 104 claims reported in 2016. (Photo: File)

138 sex abuse allegations against UN peacekeeping missions in 2017

Guterres has vowed to toughen the UN response to allegations of misbehaviour by peacekeepers and UN personnel.

14 Mar 2018 12:39 PM

The cause of the accident was not immediately clear, but local media indicated the pilot had sent a distress signal that mentioned an engine problem shortly before the crash. (Photo: AFP)

New York: 5 killed after private helicopter plunges into river

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

12 Mar 2018 6:40 PM

Child marriage is legal across the United States. While 18 is typically the minimum age, every state has legal loopholes or exceptions allowing children to wed at a younger age. (Representational Image)

Florida passes strictest US law: Doesn’t ban, limits child marriage age

The Florida governor intends to sign the bill into law, a spokeswoman said.

10 Mar 2018 6:33 PM

According to officials dealing with genocide and religious leaders, she said, 3,154 Yazidis are missing including 1,471 women and girls — and 1,200 Turkmen are missing including 600 women and 250 children. (Photo: Representational/ AFP)

IS pillage in Iraq leaves ‘living corpses’ in thousands of rape victims

Despite all humanitarian efforts there is ‘a gross lack of both physical and mental health, psycho-social support.’

10 Mar 2018 11:46 AM

Arrested in December 2015, his bail was revoked in September after he offered a reward for anyone who would grab a strand of former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's hair. (Photo: AP)

America’s ‘most hated biotech genius’ gets 7 years in jail for fraud

So great was the 34-year-old's notoriety that it was initially difficult to find an impartial jury for the trial.

10 Mar 2018 10:43 AM

‘The Afghan Government’s willingness for peace is despite the fact that armed groups have identified themselves and demonstrated to all of us that they are the irreconcilables,’ India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Syed Akbaruddin told the UN Security Council. (Photo: ANI)

India supports Afghan 'unity' move to recognise Talibans as political group

The international community’s efforts, those supporting the terrorists affecting Afghanistan have not been deterred.

09 Mar 2018 2:49 PM

The company has also taken an equity position in 'about 30' startups so far. (Photo: Youtube)

Citi invites fintech startups to disrupt traditional banking

Citi is already very engaged with the fintech space and is scanning thousands of startups every year.

03 Mar 2018 11:51 AM

Walmart said it does not sell bump stocks or high-capacity magazines and in 2015 stopped selling the AR-15 -- the type of gun used by 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz in Parkland, Florida. (Photo: AFP)

Walmart raises minimum age to buy firearms, ammunition to 21

The company also said it goes 'beyond federal law by requiring customers to pass a background check before purchasing any firearm.'

01 Mar 2018 1:46 PM

Mark Lowcock, the UN under secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, said there has been no change in the situation around the rebel-held enclave in the Damascus suburbs despite a ceasefire resolution Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Aid convoy blocked in Syria despite UN ceasefire order

The US representative Kelley Currie accused Syrian regime of violating the ceasefire, while Russian Ambassador Nebenzia accused the rebels.

01 Mar 2018 12:54 PM

Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused Britain of sowing 'discord at a time when the Security Council is in dire need of closing its ranks' by bringing the resolution to a vote knowing it would be vetoed. (Photo: AP)

Russia vetoes UN resolution citing Iran sanctions violation

The vote in the Security Council was 11 in favor, Russia and Bolivia opposed, and China and Kazakhstan abstaining.

27 Feb 2018 8:22 AM

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