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Uber debuts self-driving vehicles in landmark Pittsburgh trial
Two people will sit in the front to take over driving when the car cannot steer itself
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Noted Indian magazine's website blocked in Pakistan
Move comes weeks after LHC disposed petition seeking ban on Indian magazine's website
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50% chance we’re living in The Matrix: Bank of America
If our world is an illusion, there’s no way we will ever find out about it, report reckons
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Asterias stem cell therapy shows promise in spinal cord paralysis
The hope is that they can help restore signals from the brain through the spinal cord to the outer extremities
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Key Syria rebel supporter Saudi Arabia welcomes ceasefire
The truce will contribute to relieving the humanitarian suffering in Syria
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Israel and Facebook join hands to decide what is censored
Facebook is facing extreme pressure to censor content disliked by various governments
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Murder in God's name 'satanic', pope says at mass for slain priest
Says today Church has more Christian martyrs than in the first centuries
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Independent probe into Kashmir unrest mandatory, UN rights chief says
India goes on to differentiate the situation on either side of LoC
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Indonesian clerics issue fatwa against forest fires
The blazes last year were among the worst in memory
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Facebook and Twitter join coalition to improve news quality
The partner network will help advance the organization's goal of improving news online and on social networks.
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'Rivers of blood' flow in Dhaka on Eid
Clogged rainwater combined with blood of sacrificial animals created a rather uncommon and gory scene
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United States, Israel set to ink record $38 billion military aid deal
The deal will represent the biggest pledge of U.S. military assistance made to any country
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India woos new Nepali PM to claw back ground from China
Nepal is one of several South Asian countries where India and China are vying for influence
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Israel's Peres remains in stable but serious condition: hospital
Peres passed the night without any other incident
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Climate change 'significant and direct' threat to U.S. military: reports
Addressing climate change has not been a priority in a 2016 campaign dominated by economy, trade and foreign policy
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Archaeologists dig Afghanistan, map its cultural heritage
Afghanistan's location and the variety and abundance of its bountiful mines make it an archaeological holy grail
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Israel's Peres hospitalised after stroke, in stable condition
A spokesperson for Peres was not immediately available for immediate comment
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Trump presidency could cost US economy $1 trillion
If Trump is successful in implementing policies, growth might slow significantly, falling near zero in 2019
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Saudi Arabia welcomes ceasefire agreement in Syria
KSA is following with interest the start of the temporary ceasefire in Syria," Saudi state news agency reports
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All-seeing 'eye' watches over Makkah pilgrims
More than 5,000 cameras have been installed in entire Makkah sector covering a radius of 10km around its Grand Mosque
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India’s RSS celebrates Eid by cutting 'No Bakra Goat 2016' cake
'We are giving up the traditional norm to spread a message of brotherhood'
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Edward Snowden urges Obama to pardon him
The ex intelligence contractor has spent three years in exile after initiating the largest data leaks in US history
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Malala urges world leaders to act for refugee children
Every refugee child should have access to 12 years of schooling, says the the youngest-ever Nobel recipient
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China unseats 45 national lawmakers for fraud
The standing committee of NPC voted to disqualify deputies for vote buying and bribery during their election process
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Saudi king rejects mixing Hajj with politics
For the first time in nearly three decades, Iran's 64,000 pilgrims are not attending the hajj in Saudi Arabia
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Modi urges calm in Indian tech hub after deadly protests
One protester was killed on Monday after police fired on a mob trying to torch a police car, a senior officer said
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Filipino killed in accident on world's biggest cruise ship
Four were also injured when a lifeboat became detached from Harmony of the Seas which was docked in Marseille
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How the sugar industry shifted blame to fat
It sponsored research promoting dietary fat as main cause of heart disease and downplaying role of sugar, says report
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Deaths fanning the flames in Indian Kashmir at Eid
We will be praying for all those who have been injured or martyred...the entire Kashmir nation is in mourning
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Israeli military denies any of its aircraft shot down in Syria
Earlier, Syrian army said it shot down Israeli warplane, drone
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US bombers fly over South Korea in show of force after nuclear test
Our intention is to secure the strongest possible solution that includes new sanctions as quickly as possible
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French women and youth in court over alleged terror plots
The women, who are believed to have been spurred by repeated calls by the Islamic State group for attacks in France
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Australia looks to February vote on same-sex marriage
Same-sex couples can have civil unions or register their relationships in most states across Australia
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LinkedIn founder offers $5m if Trump releases taxes
Trump, unlike most presidential candidates, has declined to release his tax returns
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After Ebola, ban on pregnant pupils sours return to school in Sierra Leone
Rape, abusive relationships, and sex in exchange for money were rife in Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak,
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Muslim woman set on fire in New York
NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is trying to determine whether it was a hate crime motivated by the victim’s...
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Muslims around the world celebrate Eidul Azha holiday
Muslims mark the holiday by slaughtering animals such as sheep and goats
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More than half of UK girls sexually harassed in school
Parliamentary committee report says sexual bullying had become an expected part of girls' everyday lives
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Curfew in Indian tech hub over deadly water protests
Police arrest 200 protesters in Bangalore to quell violence, which has forced shops, businesses and schools to close
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Obama would veto bill allowing 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia
‘I do anticipate the president would veto this legislation when it is presented to him,’ says White House spokesperson
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'I didn't think it was a big deal,' Clinton says of pneumonia bout
The Democratic nominee for upcoming US presidential elections was diagnosed with lung infection on Friday
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Trump luxury hotel opens just blocks from the White House
Opening comes eight weeks before the November 8 election
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Reconciled with Kabul After peace deal, Hekmatyar nudges Taliban on talks
Afghan president confirms peace pact will be finalised soon.
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Arsonist attacks mosque where Orlando shooter prayed
Police say they do not have evidence right now that says it's a hate crime
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Syria war: Cessation of hostilities comes into effect
Under the agreement, fighting will halt in areas not held by militants
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Twitter to add slate of live-streamed programs
Twitter said the number of monthly active users have edged up to 313 million
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Former British PM David Cameron resigns from parliament
'It isn't really possible to be a proper back bench MP as a former prime minister'
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5.4-magnitude 'biggest ever' quake hits South Korea
Two people have been reported injured, he said, citing data from emergency rescue authorities
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India disputes US renewables support at WTO
India and United States have 60 days to try to reach an agreement, after which a WTO panel may decide the case
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Chess gets VR makeover as organisers tap smartphone generation
A pass for the VR experience will cost $15