BBC journo arrested over Qatar WC camps

A BBC journalist invited to Qatar to examine the living conditions of workers building infrastructure for the 2022 football World Cup was
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Drought: California paints lawns green

The heat is stifling, the soil dry as a bone, and a new law in drought-stricken California restricts sprinklers. But far from saying farewell
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

'White Widow' liable for 400 deaths

Britain's most wanted female terrorist, Samantha Lewthwaite, commonly known as the "White Widow" is believed to have killed 400 people
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Renowned US daredevil dies in jump accident

A world-renowned extreme athlete died along with another man during a stunt at the Yosemite National Park in California, US media said Sunday.
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Ramadi falls to militants

Shia militias converged on Ramadi yesterday in a bid to recapture it from jihadists who dealt the Iraqi government a stinging blow by overrunning the city in a deadly three-day blitz.
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

EU approves naval mission against human traffickers

EU ministers yesterday said they would approve plans for an unprecedented naval mission to stop people smugglers as Nato warned that Islamic militants might be hiding among the flood of migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Saudi strikes resume as truce expires

Saudi-led coalition warplanes resumed strikes on rebel positions in southern Yemen yesterday after a five-day ceasefire expired, jeopardising efforts to deliver desperately needed aid.
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Saudi strikes resume as truce expires

Saudi-led coalition warplanes resumed strikes on rebel positions in southern Yemen yesterday after a five-day ceasefire expired, jeopardising efforts to deliver desperately needed aid.
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

Texas biker gangs' gunfight kills 9

Nine people were killed and 18 were injured on Sunday when a simmering feud among rival biker gangs boiled over at a sports bar in Waco, Texas, leading to a gun battle in the parking lot, police said.
18 May 2015, 18:00 PM

First year of Modi government: Demand up, income growth flat, research reveals

As the Modi government in India braces the one year milestone, its report card from the consumption and consumer sentiment point of view reveals a mixed picture
18 May 2015, 12:58 PM

UN chief stresses need to protect migrants stranded at sea

The UN chief and his deputy speak separately to leaders in Southeast Asia reiterating the need to protect lives and uphold the obligation of rescue of the stranded migrants at sea.
18 May 2015, 12:35 PM

Analysis: Behind the Waco biker gang shootout

The news site Vox, reports an analysis by an undercover agent who explains dynamics of biker gangs and its raising trend in the US.
18 May 2015, 09:35 AM

Iran-backed militias 'ordered to recapture Iraq's IS-held Ramadi'

The Iraqi government is reported to be sending Iran-backed Shia militias to Ramadi to recapture the city seized by Islamic State (IS) militants.
18 May 2015, 07:39 AM

Yemen conflict: Saudi-led coalition resumes air strikes

A Saudi-led coalition has resumed its air strikes against Yemen's rebels after the end of a ceasefire, Yemeni military officials and witnesses say.
18 May 2015, 05:05 AM

Texas shootout leaves 9 dead

Police in the US state of Texas say nine people have been killed and at least 100 arrested after a shootout between rival biker gangs in Waco.
18 May 2015, 04:40 AM

Russia won't sign arms trade treaty

Russia will not sign the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty that requires governments to ensure their exports will not fuel conflicts, a
17 May 2015, 18:04 PM

UN urges extension of Yemen ceasefire

A UN envoy called for an extension of a humanitarian ceasefire in Yemen due to expire yesterday as the Huthi Shia rebels boycotted
17 May 2015, 18:04 PM

Good news for animal lovers!

The Australian Government has formally recognised animals as 'sentient' beings (animals that have emotions) by amending animal
17 May 2015, 18:03 PM

Ecuador breaks reforestation record

Ecuador broke the world record for reforestation Saturday, as thousands of people pitched in to plant 647,250 trees in a single day,
17 May 2015, 18:03 PM

US drone strike kills Six Pak militants

A US drone strike killed at least four militants in Pakistan's restive tribal region near the Afghan border on Saturday, Pakistani security
17 May 2015, 18:02 PM