515 infiltration cases in J-K in 2017; 75 militants killed

open view web desk New Delhi, Feb 6: As many as 515 infiltration cases from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir have been reported in 2017 in which 75 militants were killed, the Lok Sabha was informed today. Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said that […]

Confidence grows for deal on new Merkel government

open view web desk Talks between the top German parties on forming a new government for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s fourth term spilled into overtime Monday but confidence appeared to be growing they would strike a deal. More than four months after Germany’s general election, marathon weekend negotiations failed […]

Paris attacks suspect tells court ‘I put my trust in Allah’

open view web desk The only surviving suspect in the 2015 Paris attacks, Salah Abdeslam, defied Belgian judges on Monday and said he put his “trust in Allah” on the opening day of his trial for a shootout that led to his capture. The 28-year-old, who was transferred […]

Alibaba deepens India push with BigBasket investment

open view web desk MUMBAI – China’s Alibaba became the biggest shareholder in India’s leading online grocer BigBasket after a $300-million funding round, stepping up its rivalry with Amazon in the country. Alibaba invested $146 million in the grocer, subscribing to compulsorily convertible preference shares, BigBasket said in […]

China accuses U.S. of “Cold War mentality” with new nuclear policy

open view web desk BEIJING- China urged the United States to drop its “Cold War mentality” and not misread its military build-up, after Washington published a document on Friday outlining plans to expand its nuclear capabilities to deter others. “Peace and development are irreversible global trends. The United […]

Sri Lanka eyeing longer talks with China on free trade agreement

open view web desk BEIJING – Sri Lanka wants a longer-time period to negotiate a free trade agreement with China as it is concerned about the economic impact of a rushed deal on their small country, the Sri Lankan ambassador said on Sunday. There has been rising concern […]

It’s when, not if: Singapore worries, and prepares, for militant attack

open view web desk SINGAPORE- Armed officers patrol a train station where television screens and giant posters warn of the threat from militants. Nearby, fake gunmen storm a shopping mall in one of many recent terror attack simulations. But this is not some war-ravaged country. It is one […]

Actor Uma Thurman accuses Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault

open view web desk LOS ANGELES – Actor Uma Thurman has accused movie producer Harvey Weinstein of sexually assaulting her at a London hotel after they worked together on the 1994 hit film “Pulp Fiction.” In a New York Times article on Saturday by columnist Maureen Dowd, Thurman […]

Father of molested girls lunges at disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor in court

open view web desk CHARLOTTE, Mich. – The enraged father of three daughters who were sexually abused by Larry Nassar lunged at the former USA Gymnastics national team doctor and tried to attack him during a sentencing hearing in a Michigan courtroom on Friday. The father, Randall Margraves, […]

Malaysia bans Bollywood film ‘Padmaavat’ over negative portrayal of Muslim ruler

open view web desk KUALA LUMPUR- Malaysia has barred controversial Bollywood film “Padmaavat” from being screened in theatres, the home ministry said on Friday, citing the movie’s negative portrayal of a Muslim ruler. The film has already attracted protests in India, after groups critical of the project accused […]

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