Home » Archive by Category "World" (Page 22)

World

Kyiv building collapses after Russian strike, reportedly trapping residents

Kyiv building collapses after Russian strike, reportedly trapping residents ### Kyiv Suffers Significant Damage Amidst Renewed Russian Aerial Assault **Kyiv, Ukraine – [Insert Date]** – The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, endured a significant aerial bombardment overnight, with Russian forces... read more »

Madonna named Forbes` highest-paid musician of 2013

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World ...

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show **Global Music Icons Set to Electrify World Cup Final Halftime Spectacle** New York, NY – The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced a star-studded lineup poised to deliver an unforgettable halftime... read more »

Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3...

Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals

Cavaliers rally late, beat Pistons for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff semifinals **Cavaliers Surge in Overtime to Seize Series Advantage Against Pistons** **Cleveland, OH** – The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken a commanding 3-2 lead in their NBA Playoff semifinals series against the Detroit Pistons,... read more »

Irans US-bound World Cup squad given pub...

Irans US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran

Irans US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran **Iranian National Football Team Embarks on World Cup Journey with Public Sendoff and Kit Unveiling** Tehran, Iran – A wave of national pride and fervent anticipation swept through the Iranian capital on [Date of Event], as thousands... read more »

Subscribe to Africa

Africa

Church stampede in Anambra, Nigeria, ‘kills 24’

LAGOS – At least 24 people have been killed and many more injured in a stampede at the end of a religious vigil in eastern Nigeria, officials say. More than 100,000 people were said to have... read more »

South Africa proposes BRICS youth development stra...

Pretoria – The BRICS National Youth Consultative Forum opened here Friday with host country South Africa proposing the development of a clear... read more »

South Africa sets deadline for arms scandal probe

Cape Town – South African President Jacob Zuma has set a deadline for a probe into an arms purchase scandal that has plagued the country’s politics... read more »

10 killed in Nigerian communal clash

Abuja – At least 10 people have been killed in a communal clash in southern Nigeria’s Edo State, military authorities said Wednesday. The incident... read more »

Suicide bomber hits Tunisian hotel, no victims

A man blew himself up on Wednesday outside a luxury hotel in the eastern Tunisian coastal city of Sousse in the first suspected terrorist attack in years on... read more »

Subscribe to Asia

Asia

Pakistan troops fire at three border posts

Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing on the international border here Wednesday. “Pakistan Rangers started firing at three BSF outposts in Arnia area today morning,” a senior police... read more »

Sri Lanka: Police raids Mahinda Rajapaksa’s countr...

Colombo – Embattled former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s country home in the southern province has been raided by police who were... read more »

1,000 lash sentence for Saudi blogger postponed

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia postponed until next week Friday’s flogging of a blogger jailed for insulting Islam, citing medical reasons, a week after he received... read more »

Pakistan Hangs Terrorist, 20th Execution Since Moratori...

LAHORE: Pakistan today hanged a terrorist of a banned anti-Shiite outfit in Lahore after a court upheld the death penalty awarded to him, taking the number of... read more »

Indian Among 22 Missing After Boat Sinks in China: Medi...

SHANGHAI: More than 20 people were missing today after a tugboat sank on a trial voyage on the Yangtze, China’s longest river, state media and... read more »

Subscribe to China

China

China decommissions 1st nuclear submarine

BEIJING – China has decommissioned its first nuclear-powered submarine after more than 40 years of service in the military, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Daily reported Tuesday. The... read more »

5 dead, 38 injured in Beijing car blaze

BEIJING – A jeep crashed into a crowd of people and caught fire in front of the Tian’anmen rostrum in downtown Beijing at noon on Monday,... read more »

Chinese newspaper apologises after detained journalist’...

Beijing – A Chinese newspaper has published a front-page apology after one of its reporters who has been detained due to allegations of defamation made a... read more »

China anti-corruption activists on trial in Jiangxi

China has put three anti-corruption campaigners on trial, in what is being seen as part of a crackdown on activists under President Xi Jinping. The trial of... read more »

Shinzo Abe issues fresh warning to China for activity o...

Japan to set up US-style security agency

Tokyo – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has issued a fresh warning to China against its increasing maritime activities near the disputed Senkaku... read more »

Subscribe to Middle East

Middle East

Kerry likens Kim Jong Un to Saddam Hussein

Defying flight ban, Kerry lands in Israel on truce mission

Washington’s top diplomat flew into Tel Aviv on Wednesday, defying a US flight ban, to try to broker an end to violence in Gaza, which has killed hundreds and hobbled Israel’s main... read more »

Al-Qaida vows to sever hands of ‘corruptR...

ADEN: Al-Qaida has threatened to sever the hands of “corrupt” officials in the southeastern province of Hadramawt, where the jihadists... read more »

Clashes between rival militias in Libya kill 47

CAIRO: Clashes between rival Libyan militias fighting for control of the international airport in the capital, Tripoli, have killed 47 people over the past 24... read more »

Gaza toll reaches 316 as UN chief heads to region

GAZA CITY – Palestinian Territories: Israeli air strikes killed 20 people in Gaza on Saturday, taking the death toll to more than 300, as UN chief Ban... read more »

Israeli soldier, 11 Palestinians killed in Gaza ground ...

JERUSALEM/GAZA: Israel announced on Friday that a soldier had been killed, its first fatality since a Gaza ground offensive was launched the previous evening,... read more »

Subscribe to South Asia

South Asia

Sharif offers to bring home Musharraf's ailing mother

Pakistan begins work on civil nuclear power plant

Pakistan has broken ground on what will be the country’s largest civil nuclear power plant, which is being built with help from China. Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif performed the ground... read more »

Why hurry in announcing poll dates, asks Banglades...

Dhaka – The Bangladesh poll schedule “cannot be said to have been properly thought through”, said a leading daily which observed... read more »

Pak special court to try Musharraf for treason in Decem...

Islamabad – The Pakistani government has announced that a special court will start functioning in the first week of December for the trial of former... read more »

Bangladesh parliamentary elections to be held in Januar...

Dhaka – The Bangladesh Election Commission Monday announced that the country will undergo parliamentary e! lections next year Jan 5. Chief Election... read more »

Kerry for quick security deal with Afghanistan

Washington – US Secretary of State John Kerry called for quick signing of a bilateral security agreement with Afghanistan after the country’s... read more »

Subscribe to Europe

Europe

Pope Francis becomes `mafia target` after campaigning against cor...

London – Pope Francis has brought on himself the wrath of mafia after campaigning against corruption, a leading anti-mob prosecutor has warned. Nicola Gratteri warned that Francis’ attempt to... read more »

Iran, world powers continue N-talks in Geneva

EU warns against autocratic drift in Maldives

The European Union has warned that the Maldives may drift back to autocratic rule, saying it will consider “appropriate measures” if the country... read more »

Hackers steal card details of 376,000 people from Loyal...

Washington – In a cyberattack on an Irish marketing company, Loyaltybuild, the hackers have reportedly stolen full card details of at least 376,000... read more »

Vladimir Putin cautious about being listed as “mo...

MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday he was more cautious after being named the most powerful person by Forbes... read more »

Greek government survives no confidence motion

Greece’s Conservative-Socialist coalition government survived a no-confidence motion tabled by the main opposition Radical Left Coalition (SYRIZA) party... read more »

Subscribe to North America

North America

No need for fresh sanctions on Iran: Obama

Washington – There is no need for Congress to add new sanctions on Iran if the US is serious about pursuing diplomatic solution to Tehran’s disputed nuclear programme, US President Barack... read more »

Kerry holds talks with Foreign Secretary

Kerry warns fresh sanctions against Iran could ris...

London – United States Secretary John Kerry has warned the lawmakers that any new sanctions against Iran could put talks over Tehran’s... read more »

New York opens first World Trade Centre tower

New York – The first new office tower at New York City’s Ground Zero opened Wednesday, marking a rebirth of the Lower Manhattan site where old... read more »

Three injured in US high school shooting

Washington – At least three people were injured when police responded to a shooting at Brashear High School in the US city of Pittsburgh Wednesday, TV... read more »

Biden, Kerry seek delaying fresh sanctions on Iran

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry have requested lawmakers to delay imposing any fresh sanction on Iran and give some more time... read more »

India News and Information Portal

World

More from World

Countries of the World

Yoga

Reiki

Ayurveda

Beauty Care

Tattoo

Home Decor

Pet Care

Gift Ideas

Vastu Shastra

Feng shui

Baby Names

Diseases

Medicinal System

Weight Loss Calculator

Toll Free

STD Codes

ISD Code

National Symbols

Districts of India

Wildlife in India

Forests of India

India Fact Sheet

States and Union Territories

Indians Abroad

Indian Banks

Insurance Companies

Interesting Facts

Mutual Funds

Currency Codes

Trade Fairs

Taxation

Stock Brokers

Stock Quotes

World Stock Exchanges

Business Laws

Company Info

Indian Airports

Indian Cities

Airport Guides

Tourist Offices

India Travel Guide

Book flights / Hotels

Environment

When To Go

Indian Food History

Indian Snacks

Indian Spices

Indian Beverages

Indian Desserts

Ayurvedic Meal

Cooking Tips

Indian Restaurants

Indian IPO

Indian Educational Institution

Indian Culture

Weddings in India

Day In History

Historical Personality

Search Jobs

Education in India

Indian Schools

Indian Colleges

Universities of India

Resumes & Job Interview Guide

Presidents

Vice Presidents

Prime Ministers