Israel used ‘excessive’ force against Palestinians: Rights group
AP, Jerusalem :An Israeli rights group on Wednesday accused Israeli security forces of using “excessive and unwarranted” force in the killing of some Palestinians who...
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Putin wants quick settlement in Ukraine
AP, Moscow :President Vladimir Putin says Russia wants a quick settlement of the conflict in eastern Ukraine.Putin, speaking Thursday at a televised news conference, said...
US says Turkey must pull unauthorised forces from Iraq
AP, Washington :The United States (US) ramped up pressure Wednesday on Turkey to pull unauthorised troops from Iraq, aiming to defuse a dispute that has...
Hazardous smog hits Shanghai as China’s bad air spreads
Reuters, Shanghai :Smog in Chinese metropolis Shanghai hit its highest level since January on Tuesday, prompting schools to ban outdoor activities and authorities to limit...
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IAEA set to close nuclear weapons probe of Iran Reuters, Vienna The U.N. nuclear watchdog is expected on Tuesday to close its 12-year investigation into whether...
Climate pact like ‘health insurance policy for planet’: Ban Ki-moon
PTI, United Nations :Terming the Paris climate change deal as “a health insurance policy for the planet”, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said...
EU to unveil controversial new border guard system
Reuters, Brussels :The EU was set to unveil today controversial proposals for a new border and coastguard agency in response to Europe’s migration crisis, with...
Faster progress needed against Islamic State: Obama
Reuters, Washington :US President Barack Obama said on Monday progress needs to speed up against Islamic State militants, calling on allies to increase their military...
Hillary outlines immigration reform plan
AP, New York :Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton proposed Monday that people applying to be U.S. citizens should get a break in fees and lamented...
Kerry seeks `real progress` on Syria at Moscow talks
Reuters, Moscow :US Secretary of State John Kerry said he wanted to use a visit to Moscow on Tuesday to make “real progress” in narrowing...
Cameron `recklessly disregarded` on EU welfare plan
Reuters, London :David Cameron’s plans to curb welfare payments to EU migrants have been “recklessly disregarded” by other leaders in the bloc, an ally of...