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Delhi HC Rejects FIR Against AAP MLA Surinder Singh
The Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR against an AAP MLA and two of his associates for allegedly hurling caste-based expletives at two officials of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
Top Obama Officials to Testify on Russian Poll Interference
The scandal over Russian meddling in last year's presidential election returns to the forefront of Washington politics after weeks of quiet tomorrow, when two top officials from the Obama administration are set to testify in Congress.
Nigeria Prisoner Swap Secures Release of 82 Chibok Girls
No details were given about how many suspects were released or their identities.
Uproar as Texas Adoption Agencies Plan to Ban Jews, Gays, Muslims
The bill had been scheduled for debate and approval Saturday in the state House, but lawmakers bogged down with other matters. It now is expected to come up next week.
Macron, Le Pen Face Off as France Votes in Watershed Presidential Election
French voters will pick a new president on Sunday, choosing between young centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a watershed election for the country and Europe.
Hamas Elects Ismail Haniyeh as New Political Chief, Says Spokesman
The Palestinian movement Hamas elected Ismail Haniyeh to lead its political office on Saturday, Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum told Reuters in Gaza.
Ex-computer Software Mogul Eyes South Korean Presidency
Opinion surveys see Ahn as coming in second in Tuesday's vote to Moon Jae-in, who seems to be capitalising on conservative disarray following the ouster of former President Park Geun-hye, who was jailed in March on corruption charges.
Sharif, Bajwa Agree to 'Amicably' Resolve Row Over Leaked Report
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the country’s army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa have resolved to "amicably" address differences over a leaked report, media reports have said.
USA Today Wants FBI to Probe Facebook Spammers
According to Facebook, it has detected additional suspicious activity since its April fake-account crackdown.
Russia Bans Chinese App WeChat
WeChat is the most popular messenger app in China and is widely used by Chinese nationals living overseas.
Indian-origin Couple Shot Dead by Daughter's Revenge Seeking ex-Lover
The Silicon Valley executive, was killed by 24-year-old Mirza Tatlic in their San Jose home, reported PTI.
Saudi Arabia, US in Talks on Billions in Arms Sales: US sources
Saudi Arabia is Trump's first stop on his maiden international trip, a sign of his intent to reinforce ties with a top regional ally.
TP Senkumar Reinstated as Police Chief After SC Dismisses Kerala Govt Plea
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday signed the necessary files to reinstate senior IPS officer T P Senkumar as the state DGP (Law and Order) after the Supreme Court dismissed the state's clarification petition on his appointment with costs.
Chipko for Chinar: Kashmir Sees Protests of a Different Kind
A protest in Kashmir conjures up familiar images of youngsters picking up stones and aiming at police against a shrill and smoky backdrop.
Pak Blames India's Non-cooperation For Exclusion From 'SAARC Satellite' Project
"During the 18th SAARC Summit, India offered to 'gift' a satellite to SAARC member states, to be named as the so-called 'SAARC Satellite'. Subsequently, however, India made it clear that it would build, launch and operate the satellite solely," Pakistan F...
Pakistan Supreme Court Constitutes JIT to Probe Nawaz Sharif in Panama Case
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Friday setup a high-level six-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his sons' alleged corruption in the Panama Papers case.