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Putin to Trump: it's time to talk about relations

Helsinki, Jul 16: The US and Russian leaders opened a historic summit in Helsinki on Monday with Donald Trump promising an "extraordinary relationship" and Vladimir Putin saying it was high time to thrash out disputes around the world.

Looking sombre, they exchanged opening remarks in front of the press...

Angry Mob Slaughtered Nearly 300 Crocodiles In Revenge Attack

Sorong/Indonesia, Jul 16: An angry mob has slaughtered nearly 300 crocodiles in Indonesia after a local man was killed by one of the reptiles, authorities said Monday.

The revenge killing happened Saturday in Papua province following the funeral of the man, who perished when he fell into an enclosure...

'Russia targeted by '25 mln cyber-attacks' during WC'

Moscow, Jul 16: Russia was the target of almost 25 million cyber-attacks during the World Cup, President Vladimir Putin said, though he did not indicate who may have been behind the attacks.

"During the period of the World Cup, almost 25 million cyber-attacks and other criminal acts on the...

Man suspected of killing Indian student Sharath Koppu in Kansas shot dead by US Police

Washington, Jul 16: A suspect in the killing of 25-year-old Indian student Sharath Koppu in Kansas City has been killed in an exchange of fire with the police, leaving three undercover officers injured, US authorities said on Monday. Koppu was fatally shot on July 6 in the back during a...

"Bloody Pieces Of Flesh Everywhere": 128 Dead In Pakistan's Quetta

Quetta/Pakistan, Jul 14: A suicide blast ripped through a crowd at a political rally in southwest Pakistan Friday killing 128 people and wounding 150, officials told AFP, in one of the deadliest attacks in the country's history.

The blast in the town of Mastung, near the Balochistan provincial capital...

Nawaz Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Lahore, Jul 14: Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam were arrested tonight upon their return to the country after their conviction in one of the three corruption cases against the powerful political family, less than two weeks before the country goes to polls.

The plane...

On return to Pak, Sharif and daughter may face arrest

Lahore, Jul 13: Pakistan's embattled former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam are set to arrive in Lahore on Friday to face arrest in a corruption case, amid high security and a massive crackdown on his party activists.

The Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz leader and his...

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $4.69 bn damages in talc cancer case

Washington, Jul 13: US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson was Thursday ordered to pay out $4.69 billion in damages in a lawsuit representing 22 women and their families who alleged a talc sold by the company contained asbestos and caused them to suffer cancer.

It is the latest twist...

Putin is a 'competitor', not an 'enemy': Trump

Brussels, Jul 12: US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he sees his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as a "competitor", not an "enemy", days before they meet for a high-stakes summit.

"Someone said 'is he an enemy?' No, he's not my enemy. Is he your friend? No, I don't...