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US President Donald Trump at United Nations 72nd General Assembly meet in UN headquarters in New York (Photo: AFP)

Trump threatens countries against his Jerusalem move at UN, including...

Speaking at the emergency session, US Ambassador Nikki Haley warned the United States will remember this day.'

22 Dec 2017 4:04 PM IST

Mr Trumps pressure tactics had raised the stakes at Thursdays emergency meeting and triggered accusations from the Muslim world of US bullying and blackmail. (Photo: File)

US' threats fall on deaf ears: UN votes denouncing Trump's Jerusalem...

The resolution reaffirmed what has been the United Nations' stand on the divided holy city since 1967.

22 Dec 2017 12:08 PM IST

There were no shots at the time, but about 90 minutes later South Korean troops fired around 20 rounds from a K-3 machine gun to warn off Northern guards, says the spokesperson for Seouls defence ministry. (Photo: AFP)

Another North Korean soldier defects to South; fourth this year

It is the fourth time this year a North Korean soldier has defected across the world's most heavily armed border.

21 Dec 2017 10:34 AM IST

Madhur Bhandarkar addressing the audiences at the event. (Photo: Twitter)

Madhur Bhandarkar dedicates his Bharat Gaurav award to Indian armed...

The 48-year-old director took to Twitter and expressed his happiness on getting the award.

11 Jun 2017 9:06 AM IST

Famines can affect the lifespan of future generations. (Photo: AP)

14 civilians killed as soldiers clash over food aid in Somalia

Somalia is 1 of 4 countries singled out by the United Nations in a $4.4 billion aid appeal to avert catastrophic hunger...

9 Jun 2017 8:01 PM IST

United Nations. (Photo: Representational)

3 UN peacekeepers killed in attack northern Mali

The attack is just the latest to target the 12,000-strong force in the west African nation.

9 Jun 2017 4:51 PM IST

Brown proposed the creation of a new International Finance Facility for Education. (Photo: AP)

Without education aid, no jobs for 800 million young people in 2030:...

Gordon Brown said if the required funding wasn't found, then millions of children will remain on the streets rather than...

20 April 2017 3:18 PM IST

Antonio Guterres

UN chief Guterres says 'everything' must be done to confront North...

Antonio Guterres said China, US, Japan, South Korea and Russia must spare no effort to prevent a military build-up from...

20 April 2017 8:27 AM IST

Irans Defense Minister confirmed that Iran conducted a missile test, but did not say when the test was carried out or specify the type of missile. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Britain urges North Korea to stop nuclear weapons drive

The nuclear-armed state is under United Nations sanctions over its weapons programmes.

16 April 2017 9:47 AM IST

U.S. free style wrestler Daniel Bergman, left, signs Iranian flags for Iranian boys during Takhti Wrestling Cup, on the Persian Gulf island of Kish, Iran. (Photo: AP)

Iran allows US wrestling team in after travel ban suspended

Trump issued an executive order last week banning nationals from seven nations - including Iran.

5 Feb 2017 1:32 PM IST

Ayman, whose parents were killed by ISIS, was later sold to a Muslim couple.

Sold by ISIS to strangers, child reunites with family

While their reunion was full of joy, breaking the bond between Ayman and his adoptive parents brought new sorrow.

4 Feb 2017 4:39 AM IST

Victims recounted gruesome violations allegedly perpetrated by members of Myanmars security services or civilian fighters working alongside the military and police. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Hundreds likely killed in Myanmar crackdown on Rohingya: UN

The UN also said it had reports of three children aged six or younger being slaughtered with knives.

3 Feb 2017 5:51 PM IST