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'Pakistani ' pigeon arrested in India for carrying threatening message to Indian PM

Published On: October 3, 2016 07:40 AM NPT By: Reuters

A pigeon, which most likely came from Pakistan, was taken into custody by border guards after a letter addressed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was found on the bird.

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Bayern drop first points, Dortmund lose at Leverkusen

Published On: October 2, 2016 02:34 PM NPT By: Reuters

BERLIN, Oct 2: Bayern Munich's perfect Bundesliga start came to a screeching halt when they drew 1-1 with Cologne on Saturday but they still protected their three-point lead after rivals Borussia Dortmund lost 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen.

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India, Pakistan soldiers exchange fire across frontier

Published On: October 1, 2016 04:47 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, Oct 1: India and Pakistan exchanged fire across their de facto border in the Kashmir region on Saturday, in minor skirmishes that come at a time of heightened tension between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

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Pakistan says Indian claim of surgical strike in Kashmir an "illusion"

Published On: September 29, 2016 03:52 PM NPT By: Reuters

ISLAMABAD, Sept 29: Pakistan said India's claim of a "surgical strike" across the countries' de facto border in the disputed region of Kashmir was an illusion, saying that the incident was "cross-border fire".

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China to build deepest, largest high-speed rail station at Great Wall

Published On: September 29, 2016 03:50 PM NPT By: Reuters

BEIJING, Sept 29: China will build the world's deepest and largest high-speed railway station at a popular section of the country's Great Wall, as part of its preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympics, state media reported on Thursday.

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Russian teen survives 23-floor fall after attempting to impress girl

Published On: September 27, 2016 09:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

NOVOSIBIRSK, Sept 27: A 16-year-old boy from Siberia narrowly escaped death after he swung from a balcony 23 flights high and fell down, all while trying to impress a girl.

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Apple eyes British supercar maker McLaren

Published On: September 21, 2016 08:47 PM NPT By: Reuters

Apple Inc has approached British Formula One team owner McLaren Technology Group for a strategic investment or a potential buyout, the Financial Times reported, citing sources.

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Timeline: Key moments in Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's relationship

Published On: September 21, 2016 08:18 PM NPT By: Reuters

Actress Angelina Jolie has filed for a divorce from actor Brad Pitt after 12 years together including two years of marriage, the end for one of Hollywood's most glamorous and powerful couples.

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Indian soldiers kill eight intruders, fight others at Kashmir border: Army

Published On: September 20, 2016 08:19 PM NPT By: Reuters

SRINAGAR, Sept 20: Indian soldiers killed eight people trying to cross the disputed border with Pakistan in Kashmir on Tuesday and security forces were also fighting suspected militants near the frontier, army officials said, two days after a major attack on an Indian base.

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Sporting Lisbon scare should serve as Real Madrid warning, says Cristiano Ronaldo

Published On: September 15, 2016 06:33 PM NPT By: Reuters

Cristiano Ronaldo said Real Madrid’s late escape act against Sporting Lisbon should serve as a warning after the European champions staged a remarkable four-minute turnaround to open their Champions League defence with a 2-1 win on Wednesday.

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India woos PM Dahal to claw back ground from China

Published On: September 15, 2016 05:11 PM NPT By: Reuters

KATHMANDU, NEW DELHI, Sept 15: India is likely to offer Nepal's new prime minister help building an east-west railway line and better access to its ports on his first visit this week, as it tries to regain ground lost recently to China.

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Courteney Cox regrets ‘horrible’ bids to fight aging

Published On: August 26, 2016 11:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

Cox, 52, spoke out during an expedition with outdoor adventurer Bear Grylls in the Irish highlands, in which the pair abseiled down sheer cliffs and shared maggots found in a rotting sheep.

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Over 1,900 killed in ‘chilling’ Philippines war on drugs

Published On: August 24, 2016 11:38 AM NPT By: Reuters

MANILA, Aug 24: More than 1,900 people, or about 36 per day, have been killed in a violent campaign against drugs in the Philippines since President Rodrigo Duterte came to office seven weeks ago, the country’s national police chief said on Tuesday.

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Mega quake in Bangladesh could jeopardize millions: Research

Published On: July 13, 2016 12:30 AM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, July 13: A potentially giant earthquake may be building up beneath Bangladesh and eastern India and could endanger as many as 140 million people, a study said on Monday

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Facebook defends position after Israeli censure

Published On: July 4, 2016 12:13 PM NPT By: Reuters

JERUSALEM, July 3: Facebook is doing its share to remove abusive content from the social network, it said on Sunday in an apparent rejection of Israeli allegations that it was uncooperative in stemming messages that might spur Palestinian violence.

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Ex-London mayor upends race for UK prime minister by quitting

Published On: July 1, 2016 01:10 AM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, July 1: Former London mayor Boris Johnson, runaway bookmakers' favorite to become Britain's prime minister, abruptly pulled out of the race on Thursday in a shock announcement less than a week after leading the campaign to pull the country out of the EU.

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