Emergency declared in 5 States of US as huge blizzard hit east coast
A huge blizzard has begun to hit the United States east coast and is expected to dump near-record levels of snow from Washington to New York. More than 50 million…
Four killed, several injured in a school shooting in Canada
At least four people have been killed and several injured in a school shooting in the western Canadian province of Saskatchewan, police say, reports BBC. According to Police a male…
45 people drown as three refugee boats sank-off Greece
At least 45 people drowned when three refugee boats sank-off Greece, as Turkey pledged to do everything to stop record numbers of migrants heading to Europe. Despite wintry conditions, thousands…
Bangladesh detains Singapore deportees over terror links
Bangladesh authorities say 14 of its nationals deported from Singapore are being held over links to a group blamed for attacking secular writers. The men were part of a larger…
Japan lifts nuclear sanctions on Iran
Japan today lifted sanctions on Iran, falling in line with major world powers. This follows the United Nations atomic energy agency confirming last Saturday that Tehran has fully taken steps…
Saudi Arabia, Iran remain divided despite OIC attempts to defuse tension
AMN / Saudi Arabia, Iran remain divided despite Muslim organisation attempts to defuse tension between the two countries. The Foreign Ministers of 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have met…
France to keep state of emergency until war against IS is over
France will seek to keep its state of emergency until a total and global war against so-called Islamic State (IS) is over, Prime Minister Manuel Valls has told the BBC.…
10 killed in explosion near Egypt’s Giza pyramids
At least 10 persons, including seven policemen, were killed in a powerful blast near the ancient pyramids of Giza in Egypt. According to local media, the explosion occurred when the…
India expresses deep concern over police firing in Nepal’s Terai region
India has expressed deep concern over the deaths of three persons in police firing in Nepal’s Terai region that has been witnessing protests by Madhesis. Voicing India’s concern, the External…
India, France to hold detailed discussion on terrorism
India and France will hold detailed discussion on terrorism in the aftermath of Paris and Pathankot attacks. Replying to a query in New Delhi this evening, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson…