Category: World News

The Latest: UNICEF highlights perils for children on caravan

PIJIJIAPAN, Mexico — The Latest on the caravan of Central American migrants hoping to travel through Mexico to the U.S. (all times local): 5:35 a.m. UNICEF says some of the estimated 2,300 children traveling with the migrant caravan in southern Mexico are ill or suffering from dehydration. The […]

A delegation of MES officials meet MoS, Dr Jitendra Singh their service matters

open view web desk A delegation of MES (Military Engineering Service) officials, representing All India MES Barrack & Stores Cadre Association met Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and […]

Turkey to Saudi Arabia: Where is Khashoggi’s body?

ANKARA, Turkey— The Saudi officials who killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi in their Istanbul consulate must reveal the location of his body, Turkey’s president said Friday in remarks that were sharply critical of the kingdom’s handling of the case. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also said Saudi Arabia’s chief prosecutor […]

Highlights of SC hearing on Verma’s plea

New Delhi, Oct 26: The following are the highlights of the Supreme Court hearing in CBI Director Alok Verma’s petition challenging the Centre’s decision to divest him of all his powers: – Enquiry into the allegations made in the August 24 note/ letter of the Cabinet Secretary on Verma […]

Turkey’s Erdogan to Saudis: Who gave order to kill Khashoggi?

ISTANBUL- Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged Saudi Arabia on Friday to disclose who gave the order to kill journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as well the location of his body, saying Turkey had more information about the case than it has shared so far. Erdogan also said Riyadh needed to […]

Topshop billionaire named in ‘Brit #MeToo’ scandal issues denial

British fashion tycoon Philip Green has denied “unlawful sexual or racist behaviour” after a lawmaker named him Thursday as having used an injunction to suppress the publication of harassment allegations by five employees. Peter Hain, a House of Lords peer, claimed Green — whose international clothing empire includes […]

US mail bombs: who has been targeted?

Since Monday, 10 pipe bombs and suspicious packages have been mailed to top Democrats including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, news channel CNN and other hate figures for supporters of US President Donald Trump. This is what we know about the targets, many of whom are regularly attacked […]

‘French Spiderman’ arrested after tower stunt snarls London’s financial hub

French urban freeclimber Alain Robert was arrested Thursday after bringing parts of London’s financial district to a standstill by scaling the 46-storey Heron Tower — the area’s tallest building. The 56-year-old so-called “French Spiderman” took around an hour to climb the 230-metre high tower without ropes or safety […]

How World War I shaped the 20th century and beyond

As the guns fell silent in 1918, World War I victors all agreed on one thing: Germany must pay. How much was a matter of debate but there was never any doubt that the post-war settlement enshrined in the Treaty of Versailles was going to be punitive. Germany […]

Japan, China strike deals during Abe visit as ties improve

Japan and China signed $2.6 billion in business deals and touted their warmer ties on Friday during a rare visit to Beijing by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as both face trade challenges from US President Donald Trump. Premier Li Keqiang greeted Abe as Japan’s flag flew outside […]

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