Sikkim standoff: Restraint has a bottom line, says China

Last month India, the United States, and Japan held what Trump boasted was the largest-ever Indian Ocean naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal. Lashing out on the opposition, Sushma Swaraj said that the opposition needs to stand with the governme... More..

Happy Birthday Obama: Michelle, Biden and Hollywood Share Their Best Wishes
Liz Whitlow wanted the former American president and his wife to be her VIP guests at her upcoming nuptials next month. "I can't get any more specific than that". Still, this birthday is likely especially ha...More..

Court Rejects a Murder Conviction and Sentences in Blackwater Case
In a 2-1 decision, the court sided with defense attorneys who argued the 30-year minimum attached to crimes committed with a machine gun should not apply to the other three contractors because they were in a wa...More..

New graffiti mocking Trump on Bethlehem barrier wall
The American leader appeared on the wall Friday where, in pictures shared on social media, a large Trump, wearing Jewish headgear known as a kippah, is seen touching and telling the wall: " I'm going to build y...More..

Everton to play Hajduk Split in Europa League playoff round
The first-leg will take place at Goodison Park on Thursday August 17, before Ronald Koeman's men travel to Croatia for the second leg on August 24. The Everton manager went as far to suggest that Calvert-...More..

Venezuela's Maduro to install assembly; protests expected
The body marks a new stage in Venezuela's rule. Brazil on Friday recommended that Venezuela be suspended from trade bloc Mercosur until it returns to democracy. Ortega said prosecutors had lodged court cases ...More..

Bikers escort bullied boy to first day of school
She says it was so bad he told her he contemplated suicide. "People would kick me and call me names", he said. Vince said students, parents and community members are encouraged to report bullying concerns. Sh...More..
North Korea blasts United States decision to ban American travel to country
At least 16 US citizens have been detained in North Korea in the past 10 years, and at least three are being held there now. The move was triggered by the death of 22-year-old Otto Warmbier, who was senten...More..

United States moves to have North Korea suspended from Asia forum
A senior USA official said that Washington will seek talks on how North Korea can be suspended from Asia's biggest security forum as part of a broader effort to isolate Pyongyang diplomatically and force it to ...More..

Corbyn ally criticises United States for imposing Venezuela sanctions
MPs, including party colleagues, have called on Labour leader Mr Corbyn to personally condemn the Venezuelan regime, given his previous support for it under socialist Hugo Chavez and his successor, Mr Maduro. O...More..

TLC's Jazz Jennings speaks out following Derick Dillard's transgender comments
They also said he was a hypocrite, given that he's part of the Duggar family which had its TLC show " 19 Kids and Counting " cancelled. Thankfully, Jazz is one classy teenager, because she responded in a...More..

'Toilets,' the need of the hour, sings Akshay kumar
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar wielded a broom along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here on Friday to make people aware of how cleanliness around one affects their health. Akshay Kumar,...More..

Vice president election to be held on Saturday
The VP too is elected by the electoral college comprising members of the both houses of Parliament. The new vice president will be sworn in on August 10 when incumbent Vice President Hamid Ansari's five-year ...More..

Over 40 Taliban, 4 soldiers killed in S. Afghan clash
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.Further details are awaited. The wounded service personnel, three Georgians, two Americans and a local interpreter, were being treated at a USA military hos...More..

Governors implore Donald Trump to guarantee insurer payments
Republican efforts in the Senate to repeal and/or replace Obamacare have hit a wall of opposition from recalcitrant Republicans, who are unwilling to vote for anything but a flawless bill. The same is true i...More..
Large font in text message leads to child sex abuse arrests — BBCI
The man was reportedly using a very large font and holding his smartphone close to his face - directly in front of her. Police are calling the preschool teacher a hero. That led them to the home of 50-year-ol...More..

Scattered thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Our rain chances ramp up again on Monday as a low pressure system makes its way throughout our region. The weather trend across North Texas will be for hotter weather in...More..
National Youth Development Agency Sends Condolences On the Passing of Dumi Masilela
Masilela was known for his role as Sfiso on Rhythm City . Family spokesperson Mpumi Phillips confirmed that the aunt had died at the family home after hearing the news. The National Freedom Party (NFP) have ...More..

Denmark's Prince Henrik Says He Won't Be Buried With His Wife
Prince Henrik was born in France and has been spending more time there in recent years in his private vineyard, last year he retired from royal duties and renounced his title of Prince Consort. The palace sa...More..

North Korea travel ban to take effect next month
But the consensus driven organization is reluctant to take punitive action, and is expected to call for all sides to reduce tensions through dialogue, more in accordance with China's position. And he continue...More..

Spicer turns down 'Dancing with the Stars'
According to entertainment site TMZ , Spicer was "flattered by the opportunity", but due to several commitments in the fall, could not commit his participation on the show. Spicer's 21 July resignation was ...More..
Justice Department to cities: Focus on crime committed by illegal immigrants
The DOJ describes the PSP as a " training and technical assistance program " meant to improve the capabilities of local jurisdictions to fight violent crime. He then contacted the Department of Justice and they...More..

Dilip Kumar is stable: Doctors
People were describing his condition as not stable and not critical either but this should get fans anxious. Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar remained under observation at the Intensive Care Unit of Lilava...More..

VP Candidate rejects the suggestion of not taking JD(U)'s support
The spokesman raised questions about Sharad Yadav's decision to hold a seminar against communalism in New Delhi on August 17, two days ahead of the JD-U National Executive meeting in Patna . Sources close to...More..

Yechury's silence comes under fire in Kerala CPM meet
Hosabale said that whenever the CPM comes to power in Kerala, the political killings rise exorbitantly in the state. It accused the BJP and the RSS of carrying out attacks on the CPI (M) from the day the resu...More..

German supermarket chain removes eggs from sale amid pesticide scare
About a million eggs destined for Germany were recalled from the border with the Netherlands this week. However, Aldi - which has close to 4,000 stores in Germany - is the first retailer to stop selling a...More..

Officer hit by drunk driver in Texas
A Texas police officer narrowly escaped death after he was hit by a drunk driver during a routine traffic stop . The driver of the auto who hit is is facing multiple charges. Lesell called for back-up and ch...More..

Davide welcomes free tuition law for SUCs
Carlos Zarate of Bayan Muna and Sarah Elago of Kabataan, authors of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act , said that since a budget was not provided under the proposed P3.7 trillion budget for...More..

Rahul visits Lakhimpur flood-affected areas
Rahul Gandhi while talking to media said no rehabilitation or relief works had been taken up here. Gandhi reached Sanchor village in Jalore by helicopter and toured the flood-hit areas by road. He also promised...More..

Tillerson weighs Latin America expert for top State Department post
The Russian foreign minister discussed with his USA counterpart the situation on the Korean Peninsula in light of the latest North Korean missile test. The countries' top diplomats spoke on Thursday as United...More..