Military action against North Korea an `option`: Tillerson
AFP, Seoul :Military action by the United States against nuclear-armed North Korea is an “option on the table” if the threat from the rogue regime...
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Libya govt forces overrun Tripoli militia HQAFP, Tripoli Forces loyal to Libya’s UN-backed unity government overran the headquarters of a rival militia on Wednesday as...
Taiwan says Chinese military threat grows, US regional strategy unclear
Reuters, Taipei :China’s accelerated military development and recent activity by its military aircraft and ships around Taiwan pose an increased threat to the self-ruled island,...
Scottish independence referendum would not be legal: UK minister
Reuters, London :It would be impossible to hold a legal and decisive referendum on Scottish independence in the timeframe demanded by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon,...
Tillerson calls for `new approach` to North Korea, but no details
Reuters, Tokyo :U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday the escalating threat from North Korea’s nuclear program showed a clear need for a...
Israel imposes ‘apartheid regime’ on Palestinians: UN report
Reuters, Beirut, UN :A UN agency published a report on Wednesday accusing Israel of imposing an “apartheid regime” of racial discrimination on the Palestinian people,...
Trump White House sees influence of shadow ‘deep state’
AP, New York :The White House and its allies are stepping up their attacks on a foe typically associated with fragile democracies, military coups and...
EU ‘won’t be intimidated by threats’ on Brexit: Tusk
AP, Brussels :European Council President Donald Tusk warned Britain Wednesday that leaving the EU without any formal agreement would harm the U.K. most.With Britain set...
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Forced conversion a crime in Islam: SharifPTI, KarachiPrime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said that forcible conversion and destruction of worship places of other religions is...
China does not want to see trade war with US
Reuters, Beijing :China’s Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday that Beijing does not want to see a trade war with the United States and urged...
Saudi deputy crown prince, Trump meeting a `turning point` in ties: Saudi adviser
AP, Washington :Saudi Arabia hailed a “historical turning point” in US-Saudi relations after a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed...
Obama spent records fund for lawsuits
AP, Washington :The Obama administration in its final year in office spent a record $36.2 million on legal costs defending its refusal to turn over...