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How Islamic State overtook al Qaeda

Mohamad Bazzi Reuters On June 12, a gunman stormed a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and wounding 53 others. During the massacre and ensuing three-hour standoff with police, t

/ 16th June 2016
How long before North Korea can nuke a U.S. city?

Peter Apps Reuters Its the near future, and North Koreas regime is on the brink of collapse. As rumors swirl of palace coups, forces on both sides of the worlds most militarized border are on heig

/ 16th June 2016
How human learning can foster smarter artificial intelligence

IANS Researchers including one of Indian-origin have provided a fresh insight into how human learning can foster smarter artificial intelligence (AI). // Recent breakthroughs i

/ 16th June 2016
Clinton considering Warren, not Sanders, for running mate – WSJ

WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton is considering U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren for her running mate for the Democratic presidential ticket, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing sev

/ 16th June 2016
Myanmar, India to cooperate on border security

Yangon, June 16 (IANS) Myanmar and India vowed on Thursday to cooperate on issues of border security and stability, sources with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The pledge came as Myanmar For

/ 16th June 2016
How a land title became one woman's ticket to freedom

Thomson Reuters Foundation "I was a laughing stock when I was applying for a bank loan, but those who were laughing at me now come for advice" MKURANGA, Tanzania - When Hawa Amiri decided

/ 16th June 2016
Islamic State committing genocide against Yazidis - U.N.

IS forced Yazidi men to choose between Islam and death, raped young girls, sold women at slave markets - U.N. report By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA, June 16 (Reuters) - Islamic State is com

/ 16th June 2016
Federal plan for northern Syria advances with U.S.-backed forces

By Tom Perry BEIRUT, June 16 (Reuters) - As an alliance of U.S.-backed militias advance against Islamic State in northern Syria, their political allies are making progress of their own towards a ne

/ 16th June 2016
Brazilian indigenous land activist killed in conflict with farmers - govt agency

Thomson Reuters Foundation Thursday, 16 June 2016 Amateur video footage shows activists running for cover as gunshots ring out RIO DE JANEIRO - An indigenous activist was shot dead in s

/ 16th June 2016
'Time for India, China, Myanmar to revitalise Stilwell Road'

Beijing, June 16 (IANS) It is time for India, China and Myanmar to develop a joint dialogue mechanism for restoration of Stilwell Road, built during World War II that connects India's northeast with China via M

/ 16th June 2016
Eat nuts to cut mortality risk from prostate cancer

New York, June 16 (IANS) Men suffering from prostate cancer may significantly reduce their risk of mortality by consuming nuts like almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios and walnuts, new research suggests.

/ 16th June 2016
Dipika, Dinesh bat for P&G Shiksha programme

Chennai, June 16 (IANS) Indian squash star Dipika Pallikal along with her cricketer-husband Dinesh Karthik on Thursday batted for P&G's flagship Corporate Social Responsibility programme P&G Shiksha and

/ 16th June 2016
'Cap on regional air fares welcome, but Rs 2,500 isn't low'

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The maximum, all-inclusive air fare of Rs 2,500 proposed in the new aviation policy for travel up to one hour or around 600 km is welcome for promoting regional connectivity. But it is

/ 16th June 2016
Modi calls for 10 crore people to be drawn into tax net

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for 10 crore people to be brought into the tax net, up from the current 5.3 crore, in a bid to expand the revenue base. "Th

/ 16th June 2016
Arunachal will undergo revolution in health sector: Chief Minister

By Rupesh Dutta New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul sounded upbeat when he promised drastic changes to improve the health sector in his border state. And to ensur

/ 16th June 2016
U.S. officials say American Muslims do report extremist threats

By Kristina Cooke and Joseph Ax June 16 (Reuters) - Muslim-Americans have repeatedly informed authorities of fellow Muslims they fear might be turning to extremism, law enforcement officials say, c

/ 16th June 2016
New Myanmar government to spend budget on economic growth

Nay Pyi Taw, June 16 (IANS) The new Myanmar government will effectively spend the budget on higher living standards and economic growth, President U Htin Kyaw said on Thursday. Speaking at the firs

/ 16th June 2016
U.S. actress Anne Hathaway named as goodwill ambassador to promote women's rights

The actress has previously served as an advocate for the Nike Foundation NEW YORK, June 15 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway has been appointed a Goodwill Ambassado

/ 16th June 2016
France strike late to beat Albania and go through

MARSEILLE, France, June 16 (Reuters) - A 90th-minute header by substitute striker Antoine Griezmann and a stoppage-time special by Dimitri Payet secured France a heartstopping 2-0 win over Albania on Wednesday

/ 16th June 2016
Obama meets Dalai Lama in spite of China protest

By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, at the White House on Wednesday despite a warning by China t

/ 16th June 2016