US says ISIL makes $1 million-a-day selling oil – even to enemies
The US government is intensifying efforts to undermine the finances of ISIL, vowing to crack down on the islamic militant group’s black market oil business. To disrupt the market in oil derived from ISIL-controlled fields, the US will target for financial sanctions anyone who trades with the... read more »
Canada Police: Shooter went from petty crime to terror
OTTAWA — Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was angry about a delayed passport that thwarted his plans to go to Syria when he shot dead a Canadian soldier and attempted a rampage through the Parliament, authorities said. Zehaf-Bibeau, a Muslim convert, with a Libyan father and a Canadian mother, applied to... read more »
First Ebola case in New York; doctor tested positive
A physician with Doctors Without Borders who returned to New York City after treating Ebola victims in West Africa tested positive for the virus on Thursday, setting off fresh fears about the spread of the disease. Mayor Bill de Blasio sought to reassure New Yorkers they are safe from Ebola, even... read more »
UK told to pay £1.7bn extra to EU
The UK has been told it must pay an extra £1.7bn (2.1bn euros) towards the European Union’s budget because the economy has performed better than expected in recent years. The payment follows new calculations by the EU, which determines how much each member state should contribute based on... read more »
Kobane holds out against IS as US urges Turkey to get involved
Mursitpinar: The US on Thursday urged Turkey to join the fight against advancing Islamic State fighters, who have seized part of the key Syrian border town of Kobane despite US-led air... read more »
‘Mr Modi, I Will Rule From a Village, not Jail’, Says Chautala
t a rally in Rohtak, Mr Chautala responded to PM Modi’s barb that if he won, he would have to rule from jail. “Modi says I will take oath and rule from jail. I am from a village... read more »
India’s first mental health policy being developed: Minister
Agra: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Tuesday said that the government is in the process of developing India’s first mental health policy to curb the country’s mental... read more »
Dhoni sole Indian on Forbes’ most valuable athlete brand list
India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the sole Indian sportsman to figure on Forbes’ list of the world’s most valuable athlete brands, a list that has been topped by American... read more »
Move Virat Kohli to No. 5, says Sunil Gavaskar
The right-hander, who has been a prolific run scorer in one dayers at the number three position, is having a tough time against the moving ball, since the England trip. Speaking to... read more »
