At United Nations, Pakistan flags rising tension with India Pakistan's UN envoy asked the president of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday to informally brief the body on the country's escalating tension with neighbouring India and said she will discuss it with UN chief Ban Ki-moon on... Women 30 Sep, 2016
US close to suspending Syria talks with Russia as Aleppo battle rages The United States is close to suspending talks with Russia on a ceasefire in Syria, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday, as the Kremlin vowed to press on with an assault on the city of Aleppo. Moscow and Damascus launched a... Women 30 Sep, 2016
Pentagon chief calls US alliance with Philippines 'ironclad' The United States has an "ironclad" alliance with the Philippines, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Thursday, countering statements by the southeast Asian nation's president that have thrown bilateral relations into deepening... Women 30 Sep, 2016
Legia Warsaw to play Real Madrid behind closed doors ZURICH: Legia Warsaw's unhappy Champions League campaign suffered another blow on Thursday when they were ordered to host their dream tie against Real Madrid in an empty stadium. UEFA's disciplinary committee said it had ordered the Polish... 29 Sep, 2016
Samsung says over 1m globally using Galaxy Note 7 with safe battery Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, the world's biggest smartphone maker, said on Thursday more than 1 million people globally are now using Galaxy Note 7 smartphones with batteries that are not vulnerable to overheating and catching fire. Samsung on... Mobile & Apps 29 Sep, 2016
Turkey ready to work with Russia on Syrian ceasefire, aid ANKARA: Turkey is "more than ready" to coordinate with Russia on a Syrian ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian assistance if the Kremlin is willing to do so, Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday. "We discussed the issues of... Women 29 Sep, 2016
Pakistan says Indian claim of surgical strike in Kashmir an "illusion" ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said India's claim of a "surgical strike" across the countries' de facto border in the disputed region of Kashmir was an illusion, saying that the incident was "cross-border fire". "The notion of surgical strike linked to... Women 29 Sep, 2016
Congress rejects Obama veto, Saudi September 11 bill becomes law WASHINGTON: Congress on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected President Barack Obama's veto of legislation allowing relatives of the victims of the September 11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia, the first veto override of his presidency, just four months... Women 29 Sep, 2016
Warplanes knock out Aleppo hospitals as Russian-backed assault intensifies Russian or Syrian warplanes knocked two hospitals out of service in the besieged rebel sector of Aleppo on Wednesday and ground forces intensified an assault in a battle which the United Nations said had made the city worse than a... Women 29 Sep, 2016
Malaysian flight MH17 downed by Russian-made missile: prosecutors Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down by a missile fired from a launcher brought into Ukraine from Russia and located in a village held by pro-Russian rebels, international prosecutors said on Wednesday. The findings counter Moscow's... Women 29 Sep, 2016
After scolding FIFA on ethics, English soccer stands accused MANCHESTER: When lecturing FIFA on ethics, English soccer leaders look like the moral arbiters of the game. It's an attitude that gives the English Football Association little wiggle room when problems land on its own doorstep. So once the... 29 Sep, 2016
Walcott brace guides Arsenal to 2-0 win over Basel LONDON: Theo Walcott's first-half goals and Alexis Sanchez's boundless energy helped Arsenal to a straightforward 2-0 win over Basel in the Champions League on Wednesday. Walcott opened the scoring in the seventh minute when a long ball over the... 29 Sep, 2016
