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Modi threatens to 'isolate' Pakistan globally
The sacrifices of 18 soldiers will not go in vain and we will defeat terror, says Indian PM
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Marriott's Starwood purchase makes largest hotel chain
Marriott says the merger will help it reach $250 million in annual savings
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Indian ‘atheist’ held for criticising Islam on social media
Tarak Biswas, 32, was arrested after he re-posted a critique of Islam on Facebook
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Corbyn re-elected leader of UK's opposition Labour Party
The left-winger defeated rival Owen Smith with 61.8 percent of the vote to 38.2 percent
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First test of driverless minibus in Paris Saturday
The electric-powered minibus, able to carry up to 12 passengers, has been tested in Japan, Singapore and California
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Eighteen killed in Islamic State attack north of Iraq's Tikrit
It was the first such assault since Tikrit was retaken from the ultra-hardline extremist group in April 2015
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Four al Qaeda members killed in suspected US drone strike: officials
It is the second drone strike in two days to target a local commander of the militant group
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Muslim woman throws acid on husband for remarrying
A case has been registered against the woman
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Foreign passport forgers charged with hiding body in Bangkok: police
Police said they are trying to confirm the nationalities of the English speakers
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Warplanes mount new strikes on rebel-held Aleppo
Residents of rebel-held eastern Aleppo said it faced the most ferocious bombardment of the war on Friday
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Afghan peace deal with warlord an 'encouraging' step: US general
Afghan officials signed a peace deal on Thursday with a party led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
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The US presidential debate: what you need to know
The debate could break all records for a US political audience, given the sharply contrasting personalities
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NASA to reveal 'surprising' activity on Jupiter's moon
NASA already proclaimed that Jupitor's moon Europa has strong evidence for an ocean of liquid water beneath its crust
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Strong 6.3 quake rattles southern Philippines: USGS
'There was no report of damage yet but since the quake was offshore... we expect no significant damage'
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France turns to Germany for contract in assault rifles
The contract provides for the supply of 100,000 weapons, accessories and ammunition
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Three dead in shooting at mall in Washington state
The shooting occurred at about 7:30 pm local time Friday
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Analysis: Hekmatyar could run for president
The Taliban have not officially commented on the Hizb peace accord
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Long a rival, Ted Cruz endorses Trump in US presidential race
Saying he is the only candidate who can stop Democrat Hillary Clinton from winning the White House on Nov 8
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Loaded gun found in NC had fingerprints matching victim
Moment when a black police officer shoots Scott cannot be seen in the two-minute video recorded by his wife Rakeyia
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Defying UN, North Korea vows to strengthen nuclear capability
North Korea's nuclear and missiles tests have been condemned worldwide
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Obama vetoes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi
US president says the bill would hurt the country's national security interests
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Clashes in central Congo kill at least 13
Security forces clash with militia fighters seeking to avenge the death of their leader Kamwina Nsapu
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Obama to Clinton before presidential debate: 'Be yourself'
"No woman has ever been elected so she is having to break down some barriers," says US president
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Fethullah Gulen calls for international body to examine Turkish coup charges
US-basec cleric says in an interview broadcast that there was no evidence linking him to the thwarted putsch
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Singapore considers monitoring program for babies born to women with Zika
Sixteen pregnant women have been confirmed to have the virus in Singapore
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TDAP calls off New Delhi event as Pak-India tensions simmer
3rd edition of Aalishan Pakistan was scheduled for next month
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30 years of experience: US professor foresees Trump win
Allan Lichtman predicts Republican nominee is set to enter the White House
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Turkish man attacks bus driver with umbrella, causes pile-up
Authorities say 11 people were injured when the metrobus lost control and ploughed into a line of commuter traffic
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Twitter shares rocket on report of possible sale
Talk has been circulating for weeks that the popular messaging platform was opening its doors to potential buyers
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Smoking Samsung phone sparks alert on Indian flight
Crew used a fire extinguisher before submerging the phone in water
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More than 130 bodies recovered from migrant boat capsize off Egypt
Rescuers say they rescued at least 169 people but confusion remains over how many might still be missing
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Myanmar probes handling of child slavery case
Two teenage girls spent five years as housemaids and were beaten, burnt and deprived of sleep and food
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Pakistani taxi driver honoured for returning Rs50 million in UAE
Naseebullah Sher Dhola, who works with Sharjah Taxi, was quick to report the stuffed suitcase to the authorities
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Muslim woman quits job after being told to shake hands with male colleagues
Fardous el Sakka says she prefers to put her hand over her heart and bow when greeting men
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UK govt suffers first resignation under May
Lord Jim O'Neill, who worked on boosting Chinese investment in Britain, stepped down as a junior Treasury minister
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Pictures of the day: September 23, 2016
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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Egyptian MP backs burqa ban, terms garment 'un-Islamic'
The Egyptian parliament debated a ban on full face veils in public places and government buildings in March
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Indian court clears pair over British schoolgirl’s rape, murder
Friends and relatives of the two accused cheered as verdict was read out in state capital Panaji
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Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker asks for dismissal of hate speech case
Wilders faces fine of up to €7,400 and year in jail for discrimination and inciting racism for televised 2014 remarks
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Indian forces kill six suspected militants in Assam
The Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT) is fighting for an independent homeland for the Karbi tribe
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India signs $8.7b deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets from France
This deal is India's first major acquisition of fighter planes for two decades
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Digitally unwrapped scroll reveals ancient Hebrew scripture
Known as the En-Gedi scroll, it contains text from the Book of Leviticus
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Real-life 'Fault in Our Stars' couple dies only days apart
Both Katie and Dalton fought long battles against Cystic Fibrosis
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India, Pakistan could skid into nuclear war, top expert warns
It could happen, and it would be catastrophic for both countries, expert says
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Image purported to be Michelle Obama's passport posted online
US intelligence officials suspect that the latest dump of sensitive material by a hacking entity is linked to Russia
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Pentagon helping Southeast Asian allies tackle IS
The IS has already established a presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines
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Shocked to learn: Canada's first Afghan MP actually born in Iran
The 31-year-old democratic reform minister is the youngest member of Trudeau's cabinet
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Abandoned vehicle prompts evacuation of LaGuardia terminal in New York
Authorities told passengers to leave Terminal B at about 11 p.m. local time
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German anti-immigrant AfD party gets 16 pct, highest ever, in new poll
The FDP is not currently represented in the Bundestag, but could be a potential ally for Merkel's conservatives
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Palestinians' Abbas seeks British apology for 1917 Jewish homeland declaration
The British mission to the United Nations had no immediate comment

















































