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Mumbai building collapse kills at least four, many feared trapped
Published On: July 25, 2017 03:25 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, July 25: A four-storey building housing a nursing home in the suburbs of Mumbai collapsed on Tuesday, killing at least four people with more than 30 feared trapped, fire and police officials said.
India swears in Ram Nath Kovind as 14th President
Published On: July 25, 2017 03:07 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, July 25: Ram Nath Kovind has sworn in as India's 14th President on Tuesday, becoming the first member of a powerful Hindu nationalist movement to assume the highest public office in the world's largest democracy.
Oil prices dip as prospect of deeper OPEC output cut dims
Published On: July 24, 2017 03:54 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, July 24: Oil slipped to one-week lows Monday, as several OPEC and non-OPEC ministers met to discuss a pact to curb oil output but the prospect of the group delivering deeper cuts grew more distant.
Exclusive: U.S. toughens stance on foreign deals in blow to China's buying spree
Published On: July 21, 2017 08:55 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, July 21: A secretive U.S. government panel has objected to at least nine acquisitions of U.S. companies by foreign buyers so far this year, people familiar with the matter said, a historically high number that bodes poorly for China's overseas buying spree.
Doctors: Sen. John McCain has brain tumor
Published On: July 20, 2017 09:04 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, July 20: Arizona Sen. John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee with a well-known maverick streak that often vexes his GOP colleagues, has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, his office said in a statement Wednesday.
Trump scolds Republicans on healthcare; CBO sees 32 million uninsured
Published On: July 20, 2017 08:53 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, July 20: President Donald Trump took Senate Republicans to task on Wednesday for failing to reach a deal on overhauling Obamacare, as a new report showed 32 million Americans would lose health insurance if senators opt to repeal the law without a replacement.
North Korea conducts public executions for theft, watching South Korea media: report
Published On: July 19, 2017 04:28 PM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, July 19: North Korea carries out public executions on river banks and at school grounds and marketplaces for charges such as stealing copper from factory machines, distributing media from South Korea and prostitution, a report issued on Wednesday said.
Nepalis, saddled with banned Indian rupee notes, risk losing savings
Published On: July 19, 2017 03:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
KATHMANDU, July 18: Nepalis stand to lose millions of dollars held in high-value Indian bank notes that India banned last year and has yet to exchange, a Nepali central bank official said on Tuesday.
Jet-setting former Thai monk wanted on sex charge being sent home - police
Published On: July 18, 2017 03:58 PM NPT By: Reuters
BANGKOK, July 18: A former Thai Buddhist monk wanted on child sex charges will be sent home from the United States to face trial, Thai police said on Tuesday, the latest scandal to raise questions about the state of Buddhism in a fast-changing society.
US: Iran complying with nuclear deal but defying its spirit
Published On: July 18, 2017 09:05 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, July 18: The Trump administration told Congress for a second time Monday that Iran is complying with the nuclear deal and can keep enjoying sanctions relief, even as it insisted Tehran would face consequences for breaching “the spirit” of the deal.
Strong earthquake strikes off Peru, no tsunami risk seen
Published On: July 18, 2017 09:02 AM NPT By: Reuters
LIMA, July 18: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck off the coast of Peru on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, though Peru’s Civil defense institute Indeci said there was no risk of a tsunami.
Parliament elects president, BJP-backed candidate Ram Nath Kovind favorite
Published On: July 17, 2017 04:09 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, July 17: India's parliament began voting on Monday for a new president in an election likely to be won by a candidate backed by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), tightening its grip over top political positions.
Federer out to claim record against fresh face Cilic
Published On: July 16, 2017 03:47 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, July 16: For the first time in eight grand slam finals over the same amount of years, Roger Federer will not play someone called Andy, Novak or Rafa when he bids for a record eighth Wimbledon title on Sunday.
Old cinemas find new life in Tripoli
Published On: July 16, 2017 09:34 AM NPT By: Reuters
With paint peeling from the ceiling and crumbling plasterwork, renovating an abandoned picture house in the northern Lebanese town of Tripoli is more than a dream for Qassem Istanbouli.
Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed: Pentagon
Published On: July 15, 2017 11:57 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, July 15: The head of Islamic State in Afghanistan, Abu Sayed, was killed in a strike on the group's headquarters in Kunar province earlier this week, the Pentagon said on Friday.
Missing India? There's nothing to miss, says Mallya
Published On: July 14, 2017 04:22 PM NPT By: Reuters
SILVERSTONE, July 14: Missing India, and pining for a pit lane he can visit only once a year? Not a bit of it says embattled Formula One team owner Vijay Mallya.
Federer set to continue march towards record eighth title
Published On: July 14, 2017 04:18 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, July 14: The path to an eighth Wimbledon title appears wide open for Roger Federer as the Swiss goes into Friday's semi-final against Tomas Berdych in imperious form and heavily favored to claim a record-extending 19th grand slam crown.
Top West Indians set for return after dispute eases
Published On: July 14, 2017 04:02 PM NPT By: Reuters
MUMBAI, July 14: Leading West Indies cricketers such as Chris Gayle and Sunil Narine could soon return to the national one-day international side as a long-running pay saga appears to be finally showing signs of reaching a conclusion.
No-ball king Morkel refuses to alter run-up
Published On: July 13, 2017 04:56 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, July 13: South Africa paceman Morne Morkel has ruled out tweaking his run-up despite becoming the embarrassed owner of a dubious distinction for overstepping the crease in test cricket.
New India coach Ravi Shastri promises more freedom for players
Published On: July 13, 2017 04:20 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, July 13: New India cricket coach Ravi Shastri plans to adopt a more hands-off approach to the role than his predecessor Anil Kumble, with the 55-year-old saying he has no intention of trying to act as a tutor the players.
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