Tag: world
France Upset Argentina; Knock Spain Out Of Hockey World Cup
The result meant Spain were knocked out of the World Cup after finishing last in the pool. Spain played out a 2-2 draw with New Zealand earlier in the day at the Kalinga Stadium here.....
Taliban Key Commander Among 10 Killed In Afghanistan
A total of 10 militants, including a Taliban key commander Mawlawi Nasratullah, were killed in Afghanistan's Faryab province on Sunday, an army spokesperson said.....
Trump Says Government Shutdown 'could Be A Long Stay'
US President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was negotiating with the Democrats to end a partial government shutdown, but "it could be a long stay" due to continued discrepancy on his long-time demand for a border wall, reported Xinhua.....
Remember The Poor, Shun Materialism: Pope On Christmas
Pope Francis led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas urging people to seek a simpler, less materialistic life and condemning the yawning gap between the rich and the poor.....
Bangladesh PM Wins New Term In Vote Marred By Violence
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won a new term with a landslide victory, the country's Election Commission said on Monday, in an election marred by deadly violence and allegations of widespread rigging. ....
Achrekar's Death Big Loss To Sporting World: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of veteran cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar and said his demise is as a "big loss" to the sporting world.....
40 People Killed In Afghan Gold Mine Cave-in
At least 40 people have been killed as a gold mine caved in on Sunday in northern Afghanistan, authorities said.....
First Hindu In US Congress, Tulsi Gabbard, To Run For President
The race for UnS presidency in next year's election is likely to see a Hindu representative and a senator of part-Indian-American descent vying for the Democratic Party's nomination.....
UK Govt Survives No-confidence Vote By Tiny Margin
British Prime Minister Theresa May won a confidence vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday, averting any immediate risk of an early general election.....
Pakistan's SC Tells Military Not To Interfere In Politics
Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday warned the powerful military and intelligence agencies against interfering in political matters and curtailing media freedom in the country.....
