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US court overturns $21 mn damages for wrong brain surgery on Indian woman

She died six months after the surgery and the family won the $21 million award in 2015 with the lawyers claiming it was a case of negligence by the hospital.

Feb 17, 2018

By IANS

Russia's President Putin and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov

US accuses Russia of launching 'destructive' cyber-attack

The global attack has caused billions of dollars in damage across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

A migrant walks on a highway in the Mexican state of Sonora

US Senate rejects immigration plans, Dreamers' fate uncertain

The Senate majority leader, Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell, sought to reassure people that the outcome does not doom any chance of addressing the plight of the Dreamers.

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

Seek help if you feel 'confused or scared': Trump to kids

The President said he would discuss policies to make schools safer with US governors and attorneys general later this month.

Feb 16, 2018

By IANS

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

Australian PM accused of being 'deceitful'

Referendum Council is a body that was appointed by Turnbull and Shorten to advise on the best way to formally recognise the indigenous population in the Australian Constitution.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

K.P. Sharma Oli appointed new Nepal PM

President Bidya Bhandari appointed K.P. Sharma Oli as the new Prime Minister of the Himalayan country, Nepal.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura

UN envoy calls for immediate de-escalation in Syria

At least 320,000 people have been displaced due to fighting in Idlib in just two months, an area that is already hosting over 1.2 million internally displaced people.

Feb 15, 2018

By IANS

Zuma's fate will not affect Brics Summit: Experts

The potential removal of South African President Jacob Zuma is unlikely to impact the 10th Brics Summit scheduled for July, experts said.

Feb 14, 2018

By IANS

Trump's NASA budget focuses on Moon with an eye towards Mars

The 2019 budget estimate for NASA announced by the Donald Trump puts the agency on a path to lead the return of Americans to the Moon with a goal to send humans to Mars.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

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A civil defence member carries an injured girl after an airstrike in the rebel-held Douma neighbourhood of Damascus, Syria

Syria condemns US-led airstrikes in Deir al-Zour [PHOTOS]

The Syrian Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned the US-led airstrikes on pro-government forces in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour.

Feb 13, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Kim Jong-un meets orchestra that performed at Winter Olympics 2018

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met members of the Samjiyon orchestra that had performed at the ongoing PyeongChang Winter Olympics in South Korea.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

Australia begins examining banks' misconduct

The Australian government on Monday began examining the country's banks, insurers, financial services providers and pension funds, among other entities.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

New York Attorney General sues Harvey Weinstein, brother, firm

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has filed lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, his brother Robert and their firm, the Weinstein Company.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

N.Korean delegation's S.Korea visit meaningful: Pyongyang media

The North's delegation led by its ceremonial head of state Kim Yong-nam returned home late Sunday after a three-day visit to the South for the ongoing PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson talks to Rohingya Muslim refugees from Myanmar

British Foreign Secretary meets Suu Kyi

British Foreign Secretary said he would be "talking to State Counsellor Suu Kyi and other regional leaders about how we can work together to resolve this appalling crisis."

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

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