We bring you some of the memorable quotes from the speech as he called for united action against violent extremism:
Across the world rallies were held to draw attention to climate change ahead of a United Nations summit in New York.
White House condemns attempted attacks; New York Police Department increase patrols at other major newsrooms.
Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, Day 8.
Neymar's record-breaking 222 million euros ($263 million) transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain is set to be completed this week with the French club poised to pay his release clause.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.
The announcement of McMaster's ouster, who the White House said had a "good working relationship" with Trump, is the latest in a string of high-profile White House departures since President Trump took office in January 2017.
In India, it is not easy to fight it out with the large banks which are nimble-footed and technology-savvy and are continuously innovating on the retail turf with newer products for customer acquisition.
'This is a book written by a man who has seen it all and done it all and can now laugh about it,' says Vir Sanghvi.
The billionaire businessman beat his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States.
'Unlike Trump, who has an isolationist approach, Bolton would like to roam around the world, trampling upon any sign of dissent,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
'Middle-level managers account for 10 per cent -- or 450,000 people -- in the IT industry in India.' 'And of these 225,000 would lose jobs over the next one decade as their work would get automated.' 'This is grim news for many reasons,' says Aakar Patel.
Tiger Woods won the Masters for the fifth time on Sunday to land his 15th major title and first since 2008.
It was Obama's eighth and final address to the UN General Assembly as the US President
Trump promised to defeat ISIS and Islamic terrorism, but toned down his previous proposal of a complete ban on entry of Muslims in the country.
If you are one of those who is now staring at your credit card bill and wondering how to go about it, here is the way out.
Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.
Japanese trailblazer Kei Nishikori had a thrilling run at the US Open, but could not summon a finishing kick as he hit the wall against big-hitting Marin Cilic in Monday's final at Flushing Meadows.
Images from Day 1 of the 2022 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday.
'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris Administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.'
All Russian diplomats, connected to the country's intelligence agencies, and their families have been given seven days' time to leave the country.
Rediff.com takes a look at drones as they engage in activities you'd never thought you'd see.
'All is forgiven dear Tiger, wear your red shirt on day four and come back home to the Winner's Circle now.'
'She will recognise the talent of the Indian-American community.'
There are few firms that are applauded for managing a healthy top line growth along with an impressive brand image that inspires most companies.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.
On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.
Already ranked ninth in Forbes' list of top tennis earners, Japan's Kei Nishikori is due for a bigger share of the off-court largesse despite losing Monday's final at the US Open, US marketing experts say.
IMAGES from Day 3 of the US Open in New York on Wednesday.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
The processes that create a seven per cent-plus GDP growth rate without a similar growth in jobs are far from fully understood, says Ajit Balakrishnan.
Images of the events that shaped the world last week.
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders cruised to early victories in the New Hampshire primary.
With 2016 officially behind us, let's look forward and speculate about the events, people and issues that will shape 2017.
The government on Friday lowered its economic growth forecast.
In a historic ruling, the US Supreme Court on Friday legalised same sex marriage, holding that gay people can get married in all 50 states of the country.
4 MNCs among top 10 companies with dividend-earning promoters in FY15.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is unelectable and would make the country less safe, US Vice President Joe Biden said as he launched an unprecedented scathing attack to prevent the real estate billionaire to enter the White House next January.
Samsung has reason to be worried.
