After US slams Islamabad for nuke talks, Parrikar warns Pak of...
October 1, 2016
Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday threatened Pakistan with a “befitting reply again” if it continues to sponsor terrorism, the tough talk coming a day after the US bluntly told Islamabad to stop its rhetoric on nuking India.
Microsoft Creates A 5,000-Person AI Research Team
September 30, 2016
Microsoft Corp. announced on Thursday that it will be expanding its artificial intelligence efforts by launching the Microsoft AI and Research Group. The organization, which will be led by Harry Shum, will bring together more than 5,000 computer scientists and engineers.
IND vs NZ – 2nd Test Match: Pujara, Rahane fifties save...
September 30, 2016
Brief Scorecard: India 239 for 7 (Pujara 87, Rahane 77, Henry 3-35) v New Zealand
Ross Taylor captained New Zealand in Kane Williamson's absence, India v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Kolkata, 1st day, September 30, 2016 - BCCI
Myanmar man jailed for calling president ‘crazy’ on Facebook
September 30, 2016
A man has been jailed for nine months after calling Myanmar's president "crazy" in a Facebook post, his wife said Friday, in the latest use of a junta-era defamation law under the new civilian government.
Cricket: USACA announces $70m deal for domestic T20 league
September 30, 2016
The USA Cricket Association (USACA) has announced a $70 million deal with Global Sports Ventures, LLC, for the licensing rights to a domestic Twenty20 league. The announcement was made on Thursday by USACA president Gladstone Dainty and GSV president and chief executive Jignesh Pandya at a press conference in New York City.
9 signs you’ll never be rich
September 29, 2016
Contrary to popular belief, "everyone has the same opportunity to acquire wealth," says self-made millionaire Steve Siebold.
Is wealth in the cards for you?
Pakistan Capable of Meeting Any Threat: Nawaz Sharif
September 29, 2016
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said the country is fully capable of meeting any internal or external security threat.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Should U.S. pay reparations for slavery? U.N.-appointed experts think so
September 28, 2016
A United Nations working group is getting into the fray on U.S. racial discrimination. After 14 years, and 20 days of speaking with U.S. officials, activists, and families of people killed by police in major American cities, it has issued its conclusions: the slave trade was a crime against humanity and the U.S. government should pay reparations.
Shimon Peres Dies at 93; Built Up Israel’s Defense and Sought...
September 28, 2016
Shimon Peres, one of the last surviving pillars of Israel’s founding generation, who did more than anyone to build up his country’s formidable military might, then worked as hard to establish a lasting peace with Israel’s Arab neighbors, died on Wednesday in Jerusalem. He was 93.
Russia Implicated in Shooting Down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Over Ukraine
Septemebr 28, 2016
UNITED NATIONS — A Dutch-led investigation has concluded that the powerful surface-to-air missile system that was used to shoot down a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine two years ago, killing all 298 on board, was trucked in from Russia at the request of Russian-backed separatists and returned to Russia the same night.
