Federal court overturns ban on same-sex marriages in five more US states
A federal court has struck down gay marriage bans in several western US states, effectively raising the number of states in which same-sex couples can marry from 19 to 35 over just two days. The ruling by the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals applied specifically to gay marriage prohibitions in... read more »
Iran arrests 130 linked to extremist Sunni groups
TEHRAN – Iran has arrested over 130 members of Sunni Takfiri groups across the country, who intended to pose threats against the Islamic republic, Iran’s intelligence minister said on Tuesday. Tens of intelligence operations by Iranian intelligence forces led to the identification and... read more »
New worries emerge as nurse in Spain gets Ebola
Washington: Raising fresh concern around the world, a nurse in Spain on Monday became the first person known to catch Ebola outside the outbreak zone in West Africa. In the US, President Barack Obama said the government was considering ordering more careful screening of airline passengers arriving... read more »
Myanmar: Vow to Free 3,073 Prisoners
President Thein Sein pledged on Tuesday to release thousands of prisoners for the sake of “peace and stability.” The State Department welcomed the move, which came a month before Myanmar is to host the East Asia Summit, which President Obama and other world leaders are expected to attend. But... read more »
Kashmir disaster: 6 Lakh in difficulties, Near 50,000 Rescued
Almost 200 people have died in the state’s worst floods in 60 years. With the weather clearing, 61 Air Force choppers and transport aircraft have made non-stop sorties through the... read more »
Muzaffarnagar riots: SIT asked to complete probe in 45 days
MUZAFFARNAGAR: The SIT, probing the Muzaffarnagar riots, has been directed by the Inspector General of Meerut Zone to complete its investigation within next 45 days.Inspector general of... read more »
New Ebola Patient Arrives in U.S. for Treatment
An American citizen who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone has arrived for treatment at a US hospital where two American healthcare workers were previously treated, Emory University Hospital... read more »
Kejriwal submits CD of sting operation to Delhi Lt. Governor
The Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejeriwal and Manish Sisodia met the Liutenant Governor of Delhi. Sisodhia told ANI, “We have met the LG today, also gave him a copy of... read more »
Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: What’s new and is it worth your...
Apple has announced the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. So yes, Apple is now officially selling phablets. Forget that iPhone 5 ad where Apple talked about common sense when it came to keeping the... read more »
