US gunman kills three young Muslims; motive disputed
A gunman who had posted anti-religious messages on Facebook and quarrelled with neighbours was charged with killing three young Muslims in what police said on Wednesday was a dispute over parking and possibly a hate crime. Craig Stephen Hicks, 46, a full-time paralegal student from Chapel Hill, was... read more »
Obama asks fresh war powers to fight IS
President Barack Obama urged Congress on Wednesday to authorise military action against the Islamic State militants who are cutting a swath across the West Asia, vowing their forces “are going to lose.” Yet he ruled out large-scale U.S. ground combat operations reminiscent of Iraq and... read more »
Arvind Kejriwal meets PM Narendra Modi, invites him for swearing-in ceremon...
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met PM Narendra Modi and invited him for the swearing-in ceremony at the Ramlila Maidan on February 14. Arvind Kejriwal was accompanied by Manish Sisodia for his meeting with the Prime Minister. In an audio message released on... read more »
Pakistan an irreplaceable, all-weather friend: China
BEIJING: China said on Monday that Pakistan was its irreplaceable and all-weather friend and both the countries were part of the community of shared destiny. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Raheel Sharif, who is on an official visit to China, on Monday appreciated Beijing’s support and said... read more »
Japan PM Shinzo Abe rushes home to lead hostage crisis response
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was rushing home from the Middle East Wednesday to take charge of Tokyo’s response after Islamic militants threatened to kill two nationals... read more »
‘Baby’ is a well-carved film; talks about terrorism, says Akshay Kumar
New Delhi: After impressing audiences and critics with his army officer act in “Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty” in 2014, Bollywood’s action star Akshay Kumar is once... read more »
Australian Open 2015: Novak Djokovic & Stan Wawrinka win
Djokovic, a four-time champion in Melbourne, beat Slovenia’s Aljaz Bedene 6-3 6-2 6-4, while Wawrinka saw off Turkey’s Marsel Ilhan 6-1 6-4 6-2. Czech fourth seed Petra Kvitova... read more »
4th ODI: Williamson, Ronchi seal New Zealand’s win over Sri Lanka
Nelson: Kane Williamson scored 103 to rescue an ailing New Zealand innings Tuesday and steer them to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international for a 2-1 lead in... read more »
Carlton tri-series: Our bowling needs to be much better, says Rai...
Brisbane: Jolted by the opening loss to Australia, India would look to plug the bowling loopholes and ensure a stronger batting display when they take on England in their second ODI tri-series match... read more »
