Foggy Tuesday morning in Delhi, 21 trains cancelled
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A heavy blanket of fog engulfed the national capital region on Tuesday with the visibility dropping to 300 metres. At least 21 trains were cancelled and 64 delayed due to…
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Pakistan PM summons security meet over Trump tweet
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) In the wake of US President Donald Trumps tweet in which he accused Islamabad of “lies and deceit”, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has summoned a meeting of the National…
11 Dead in Iran protests, president blames foreign powers
Tehran, Jan 2 (IANS) At least 11 people have died in Iran during five days of anti-government street protests that President Hassan Rouhani blamed on interference by foreign powers, media reported on Tuesday. A policeman…
‘Baywatch’ actress strips naked in car
Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) Actress Alicia Arden, who appeared in “Baywatch” in 1994, flashed everything while changing into a bright pink dress in the front seat of a car. With so many parties to…
Hollywood women launch campaign to fight sexual harassment
Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) More than 300 actresses, writers and directors have launched a project to help fight sexual harassment in the film industry and other workplaces. The initiative, which is called Time’s Up,…
Netanyahu denies role behind protests in Iran
Jerusalem, Jan 2 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected comments by Iran President Hassan Rouhani, who blamed Israel for standing behind the anti-government protests in Iran. Netanyahu’s remarks on Monday followed comments by…
US teen arrested after family shot dead on New Year’s Eve
New York, Jan 2 (IANS) A US teenager has been arrested after his family members were found shot dead in their home on New Year’s Eve. Police responded to a report of shots fired at…
Israel arrests 17 Palestinians for planning ‘terror attacks’
Jerusalem, Jan 2 (IANS) Israel has arrested 17 Palestinians for planning terror attacks on behalf of a Gaza-based Hamas operative, the Israel Security Agency (ISA) said in a statement. ISA said on Monday that according…
6 killed in cylinder blast in Pakistan hospital
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) At least six persons have been killed after a cylinder exploded within the premises of a hospital in Attock in Pakistan, the media reported. Over 12 others were also injured in…
External interference in Iran’s situation unacceptable: Russia
Moscow, Jan 2 (IANS) The Russian Foreign Ministry has said Moscow hopes the ongoing mass protests in Iran will not develop into severe violence and that any external interference in the situation is unacceptable. “It…
Iran unrest: New protests as Rouhani plays down violence
Tehran, Jan 2 (IANS) There were reports of protests breaking out in Iran for the fifth day on Tuesday, despite a statement from President Hassan Rouhani that the unrest “is nothing”. Anti-government chanting and burning…
Four killed in New Year London stabbings
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Four young men have been killed in stabbing incidents in London amid New Year celebrations, the Met Police said. Three were stabbed on New Year’s Eve and a fourth in the…
Brooklyn Beckham settles well in New York
London, Jan 2 (IANS) Singer James McVey, member of the boy band The Vamps, thinks Brooklyn Beckham, his friend and son of former footballer David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria, has settled in well to…
9 killed in Brazil prison riot
Brasilia, Jan 2 (IANS) Nine inmates have been killed and their bodies set on fire in a riot at a prison in Brazil’s Goias state, officials said. Military Police Commander Divino Alves told the media…
Paloma Faith ‘struggled’ with parental expectations
Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) Paloma Faith says she has struggled to meet her expectations of being a parent. Faith, who has a 1-year-old child with her partner Leyman, says it is tough for her…
US military kills 17 Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia
Mogadishu, Jan 2 (IANS) The US military has intensified airstrikes in Somalia in the past week, killing at least 17 Al-Shabaab terrorists behind the increased deadly attacks in countries including Kenya. The US Africa Command…
Finnish president calls for bigger role of EU
Helsinki, Jan 2 (IANS) Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in his New Year’s address has deplored the modest role of the European Union (EU) in the world decision making. He noted Finland supports the proposals of…
Myleene Klass doesn’t stick to resolutions
Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) Singer Myleene Klass says she doesnt stick to New Year resolutions. The 39-year-old always makes some pledges for the coming year even though she knows she won’t stick to them,…
Five Al-Shabaab militants killed in Kenya
Nairobi, Jan 2 (IANS) Kenyan soldiers have killed five Al-Shabaab terrorists who attacked two police camps in the northeastern part of the country on Saturday. Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) spokesman David Obonyo said in a…
Ashley Roberts has no dating rules
Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) Singer Ashley Roberts doesn’t usually kiss on a first date, but it isn’t a strict rule for her. “I don’t know. I don’t set those kind of rules. I don’t…