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US begins formal withdrawal from Paris climate accord

The United States has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, a global agreement in which US President Donald Trump's predecessor Barack Obama and......

Four Americans killed in drone strikes, admits US

In a shift from its long-held policy, the Obama administration has admitted for the first time that four American nationals have been killed in the Central Intelligence Agency’s drone strikes......

Preet Bharara "fired" by Trump administration

India-born top United States prosecutor Preet Bharara, known for his crusade against corruption, has been "fired" by the Trump administration after he refused to resign. Bharara and 45 other US......

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

The Pentagon has notified Congress that it has authorised the transfer of $1 billion to begin building a new wall along the United States-Mexico border, an election campaign promise of President......

Lanka names officer accused of human rights abuse as Army chief

IMAGE: Lt Gen Shavendra Silva headed the Army's 58th Division in the final battle against the LTTE in the final stages of the civil war in 2009. Photograph: Stringer/ Reuters A controversial Sri......

'Indian airline losses may clip aircraft orders'

Airbus Industrie, Europe's leading aircraft manufacturer, said it is expecting Indian airline companies to cancel or reschedule orders on account of their losses. "No airline is making money in......

Airbus in talks with AI for selling 12 A380s

European aircraft maker Airbus Industrie is in talks with flag carrier Air India for sale of up to 12 superjumbo A-380 planes, as it looks for a greater presence in the world's fastest growing......

Google, Apple to testify before Congress on privacy issues

Google and Apple have agreed to testify before a Congressional committee next month about consumer privacy issues related to smartphones, tablets, and other mobile technologies. The two major......

Domestic air traffic set to grow at 10%: Airbus

India's domestic air traffic is set to grow at the "fastest rate" of 10 per cent against the global average of about five per cent in the next two decades, triggering a demand for over 29,000......

Airbus rubs salt in 'unreliable' Boeing Dreamliner's wounds

A senior Airbus executive has reportedly called rival Boeing's Dreamliner as 'not reliable' and lacking mature systems. According to News 24, Airbus sales chief John Leahy said that Dreamliner is......

Savita's heroics hand India first win in Hockey WC

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Hockey India/Twitter Skipper Savita starred in front of the goal as India defeated Canada 3-2 in the shootout after both teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time......

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

IMAGE: Arsenal's Folarin Balogun in action with Dundalk's Sean Hoare during their Europa League Group B match at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday. Photograph: Lorraine......