From the Archives: Prince Philip Through the Years

10.05.2017

The prince, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, and who has been by his wife's side throughout her 65 years on the throne, had decided he would cease public duties from autumn, the palace said in a statement. "Although meetings involving the entire royal household are occasionally called, the way this has been done at the eleventh hour is highly unusual and suggests that there is something major to be disseminated", a source told the Daily Mail .

Relative calm in Syrian safe zones

Relative calm in Syrian safe zones

10.05.2017

Political and armed opposition groups have accused Russian Federation of being unwilling or unable to get Assad and his Iranian-backed militia allies to respect past ceasefires. Col. Gen. Sergei Rudskoi of the Russian General Staff, speaks to the media in the Defense Ministry in Moscow, Russia, Friday, May 5, 2017. Wide parts of Syria have enjoyed relative calm despite sporadic clashes after a deal to set up "de-escalation zones" mostly within opposition-controlled areas went into effect, ...

Smiling doesn't win gold medals

Smiling doesn't win gold medals

10.05.2017

And Simone smiled so much they didn't think her smiles were real. There are any number of scathing ways a young woman could respond to a man asking her to smile, especially when that man is a stranger on the street harassing you. "I was waiting for you to smile at some of the compliments, but you didn't", he said. "She is only a 20-year-old and to hear all those things and feel her heart hurting I'm kind of sad she had to go through that and I am right here for you and next week is going ...

South Korea's new president wants to reverse its North Korea policy

10.05.2017

A win by Mr Moon would end a decade of conservative rule in South Korea and could result in sharp departures from recent policy toward nuclear-armed North Korea. His victory was bolstered by strong support from younger people, according to the exit polls. Moon was estimated to have collected 41.4 percent of the vote, according to a joint survey by three television stations.

Senators to hear from Comey amid FBI's Russia investigation

10.05.2017

US intelligence agencies in December accused Russian Federation of hacking of Democratic emails in an effort to tilt the election to Trump. The majority of the hearing focused on Comey's decision to write a letter to Congress, revealing the FBI would reopen the investigation into Hillary Clinton's e-mails.

Trump to review national monuments designated by Clinton, Bush, Obama

Trump to review national monuments designated by Clinton, Bush, Obama

10.05.2017

Native American leaders and climate activists are anxious about the move, having fought for years to gain monument designations for lands across the country in order to protect them from the fossil fuel industry. David Filfred, a Navajo Nation Council Delegate from San Juan County, said, "The designation of Bears Ears National Monument has been a celebratory moment in our history, where our voice was finally heard and our cultural and spiritual heritage was respected".

Iran test fires high-speed torpedo in Strait of Hormuz

Iran test fires high-speed torpedo in Strait of Hormuz

10.05.2017

On May 3, Iran participated in a failed cruise missile test from a submarine and in April a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer fired a warning flare after an Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel approached within 1,000 meters of the USS Mahan.

AAP accuses BJP of hatching conspiracy, says Kejriwal won't resign

10.05.2017

Mishra had on Sunday accused Kejriwal of taking Rs 2 crore from his cabinet colleague Satyendar Jain, a charge refuted by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Incidentally, ex-CM Dixit also held the position of chairperson of Delhi Jal Board. Earlier in the day, Delhi Anti-Corruption Bureau chief MK Meena asked Mishra to return with more evidence and provide a detailed statement, Mishra appeared before the press and claimed he would soon lodge an FIR before the CBI.

Karan Johar on Baahubali 2: SS Rajamouli is the new superhero

10.05.2017

The epic south based Telugu flick received the mega opening at the box office, the film opened up with Rs. 121 crores with the opening collection the film broke the top grosser record and hold the title of top first day grosser. 1000 crores in the second weekend itself. So far, " Baahubali 2 " has grossed Rs 695-crore (nett 545-crore) in India (all versions) and Rs 165-crore in the worldwide markets.

Palestinians stay on hunger strike despite snacking claims

10.05.2017

Islamabad-Ambassadors and senior diplomats of Muslim countries based in Islamabad Tuesday gathered here at the National Press Club to express solidarity with the Palestinian prisoners observing hunger strike in Israeli jails. Supporters of Marwan Barghouti say the video is a fabrication meant to break the prisoners' morale. "It was completely inappropriate and does not reflect the values of our brand", Pizza Hut stated on the offical page Tuesday night.