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Race for Zika vaccine gathers momentum as virus spreads

Zika is now present in 23 countries and territories in the Americas.

Jan 30, 2016

Holocaust Memorial Day: Obama says â€˜we are all Jewsâ€™

US President Barack Obama marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January, by repeating the words of US Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds taken prisoner during World War II who told his German captors, â€œwe are all Jews. The US leader also exhorted his audience to fight what he said is a rising tide of anti-Semitism around the world. Obama made his comments at the Righteous Among the Nations Award Ceremony at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC.

Jan 28, 2016

Zika virus in Europe: Denmark resident tested positive

The mosquito-borne virus has spread in at least 21 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Jan 27, 2016

Where to watch LIVE 67th Republic Day parade: Hollande to be chief guest amidst tight security in India

French troops will join the parade, making it the first time that foreign troops will march at Rajpath.

Jan 25, 2016

Pathankot attack: Pakistan examining fresh evidence provided by India, says Nawaz Sharif

The Pakistani prime minister said Narendra Modi has offered every help possible from their side in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

Jan 25, 2016

Pakistan must dismantle terror networks on its soil, says Obama

In an interview to PTI, the US president said there must be zero tolerance for safe havens and terrorists must be brought to justice.

Jan 24, 2016

Davos 2016: US Vice President Joe Biden urges world business leaders to do more for LGBT rights

The VP was speaking to business leaders from companies including Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola.

Jan 20, 2016

Military chiefs gather in Paris to bolster fight against Islamic State group

US defence secretary described the gathering as a chance for face-to-face talks among the contributors in the US-led coalition.

Jan 20, 2016

Iran says new US sanctions against ballistic missile programme 'not legal'

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said Iran will promote its defense capabilities more seriously.

Jan 18, 2016

South China Sea? For Beijing, Taiwan is the No. 1 security issue

Tsai's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is at pains to stress its election will not cause a return to tensions.

Jan 18, 2016

Obama declares emergency in Michigan over bad water: White House

Michigan Governor sent the Michigan National Guard to distribute bottled water and other supplies in the area earlier this week.

Jan 17, 2016

Iran: Sanctions lifted after Tehran complies with nuclear deal

The United States and Iran also swapped prisoners after the sanctions were lifted.

Jan 17, 2016

Iran nuclear deal: Javad Zarif says sanctions on will be lifted on 16 January

International sanctions on Iran will be lifted on 16 January, when the United Nations nuclear agency declares Tehran has complied with an agreement to scale back its nuclear programme, Irans foreign minister said. Foreign Minister Javad Zarif arrived in Vienna, headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN body expected to issue a report triggering the lifting of sanctions imposed by the United Nations, United States and European Union.

Jan 16, 2016

Westinghouse eyes India reactor deal in time for possible Modi US visit

The crucial issue of nuclear liability insurance for suppliers remains unresolved.