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India's top court throws out case alleging Modi took cash payments
The move has dealt a blow to opposition leader Rahul Gandhi who had latched on to the case
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Pictures of the day: January 11, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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US brands pro-Islamic State Indonesian group "terrorists"
JAD is an umbrella organisation that Indonesian authorities estimate includes hundreds of Islamic State sympathisers
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Yemen war claims lives of 1,400 children: UN
More than 7,300 people have been killed in Yemen since March 2015
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Germany hopes public payslips will close gender pay gap
Businesses with more than 500 staff members will also have to publish regular updates on salary structures
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China offers free removal of birth control implants after scrapping one-child policy
Women were coerced into installing intra-uterine devices across China from the 1980s
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Syria regime pounds rebels and militants ahead of talks
The regime's strikes on rebel strongholds have eased since the ceasefire but have not completely stopped
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Saudi court upholds 8-year jail term for activist: monitor
Abdulaziz al-Shubaily will also be barred from writing on social media for eight years after his release
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Revelation of sex workers’ clients questioned
Online poll shows that more than 60 per cent agree with revealing identities of those engaged in illegal activities
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Lebanon's Aoun visits Riyadh to mend fences with Saudi Arabia
Aoun would like his trip to result in a lifting of travel advisories imposed by some Gulf states last year
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Japan researchers warn of fingerprint theft from 'peace' sign
Fingerprint recognition technology is becoming widely available to verify identities
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New personality model highlights differences on how we see ourselves and how others see us
Trait-Reputation-Identity (TRI), can help organisations improve their recruitment process and save money
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Kurdish militants claim responsibility for Izmir attack that killed two
Militants clashed with police and detonated a car bomb in Izmir last week
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Kardashian's chauffeur released from French police custody: legal source
Investigators believe they have detained five men who took part in the theft at a luxury apartment in central Paris
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The Kremlin denies it has compromising info on Trump
Moscow denies it has compromising information on Trump
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Presidential hopeful Fillon says France needs immigration quotas
Immigration and security are top issues in the campaign for the presidential elections starting in April.
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Breivik makes Nazi salute at court appearance
Wearing a dark suit, with a shaved head and thick beard, Breivik, 37, agreed not to repeat the salute
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Afghan bomb kills five Emirates humanitarian workers: UAE
The five were killed on Tuesday while engaged in humanitarian, educational and development work
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Why Saudis are suddenly having a lot more fun
Vision 2030 plan includes making money from entertainment, and the religious police are allowing greater freedoms
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Can Nutella cause cancer?
Ferrero launches advertising campaign to assure the public about the safety of Nutella
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Emotional Obama pays tribute to Michelle, daughters
Obama pays tribute to Michelle, Biden
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15 mesmerising pictures of Jammu and Kashmir's first snowfall
The snow-capped mountains and frosted trees give the valley its stunning landscapes and picturesque views
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Samsung heir becomes suspect in corruption scandal
Lee would be quizzed as a "suspect" in connection to bribery, prosecutors said
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Alzheimer’s drug may enable teeth to self-repair: study
This alternative has the benefit of being a one-off procedure
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Former UN chief Ban Ki-Moon expected to run for Presidency
Ban does not belong to any political party and has been out of the country for most of the past decade
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Kerry to attend Middle East peace conference on January 15 in Paris
Netanyahu insists that outside powers cannot impose a settlement on Israel and the Palestinians
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Twenty people trapped on Australian roller coaster ride
Most were easily rescued, but four could only be reached by emergency personnel using a ladder platform
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Obama rejects discrimination against Muslim Americans in final address
In an emotional speech, Obama gently prodded the public to embrace his vision of progress
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Trump hit with claims Russia has compromising info on him
Buzzfeed editor in chief, Ben Smith acknowledged that "there is serious reason to doubt the allegations"
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After defeat: ‘Clinton will never run for office again’
Tanden was reacting to a New York Times article speculating about whether Clinton would run for New York mayor
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UAE says ambassador to Afghanistan injured in Kandahar bomb attack
The explosion killed at least seven people and wounded 18 others
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Dutch trains now all powered by wind energy
One windmill running for an hour can power one train across some 200 kilometres
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Ivanka Trump to step down from businesses: reports
Reports come hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced his son-in-law will take top-level job in White House
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Veteran British war correspondent Clare Hollingworth dies
Hollingworth broke the story of Germany's invasion of Poland during her first week working as a journalist
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Final Iran nuclear talks before Trump takes office
Trump, who will be inaugurated on January 20, has vowed to 'dismantle' the 'disastrous' accord
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Wild elephant kills Indian tourist in Nepal
The 22-year-old woman was on foot with her parents when the elephant charged at the group
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Twin Taliban blasts near Afghan parliament kill 30, wound dozens
Afghan Taliban have claimed responsibility for twin blasts near parliament offices in Kabul
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Former German president Roman Herzog dies aged 82
Herzog was a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative Christian Democratic Union
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'Poorly-fed' Indian soldier an alcoholic: BSF
Border force says the jawan was on the verge of being court-martialled
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Iraq forces advance in Mosul but civilian toll mounts: UN spokesperson
United Nations' humanitarian coordination office said that nearly 700 people have been hospitalised in the last week
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Pictures of the day: January 10, 2017
We look at 13 pictures from events around the world
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France's Le Pen says would seek Trump-style repatriation of car plants
Both Renault and Peugeot have significant cars and parts-making activities in Spain and eastern Europe
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Skincare deal gives fresh face to L'Oreal in US
The cash deal will see L'Oreal acquiring CeraVe, AcneFree and Ambi brands from the Quebec-based pharmaceutical firm
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Thousands throng Tehran funeral of key moderate Rafsanjani
Rafsanjani's death is a blow to Rouhani as he prepares to seek a second term in May
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Bangladesh court orders doctors to write legibly
Doctors will now have to either type their prescriptions or write them in block capitals
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Alibaba's Ma meets Trump, promises to bring one million jobs to US
The president-elect says they had a great meeting, Ma calls trump smart and open-minded
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Pakistani-German women describe life in Germany following calls for ban on burqa
As Germany considers ban on full-face veil, public debate revolves around religious freedom and women’s rights
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UK woman stabs boyfriend for eating all her chips
Clayton attacked Hill at a friend's house
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Obama's says goodbye in last presidential speech
The address will highlight Obama's vision for where the country should still go
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Teenage British girl arrested after death of child
Police say a teenage girl has been arrested in connection with the incident

















































