December 23, 2015
Christmas may be spreading the cheer world over but in the tiny nation of Brunei in Borneo, mere mention of the festivities could land one in serious trouble.
The Sultan of Brunei has banned public celebrations of Christmas, including sending festive greetings and wearing Santa hats, in a move aimed at prohibiting propagation of any other religion other than Islam.
December 23, 2015
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday said it has proposed to India middle of January for talks here between their foreign secretaries to discuss all outstanding issues. "Pakistan is now waiting for India's response to the proposed dates," Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz told reporters.
December 23, 2015
Russia has made a new offer on the delivery of Sukhoi T-50 (PAK FA) fighter jets to India under the joint fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) initiative.
December 22, 2015
This weekend, Bhaijaan and King Khan made television history when they shared screen space on 'Bigg Boss 9'. Shah Rukh Khan descended on the Colors reality show, hosted by Salman Khan, to promote his latest release 'Dilwale'.
December 22, 2015
Not every idea turns out to be a good one. Let's take a look back at some of the blunders in the tech sector from the past year. Some you may remember, while others were a little more under the radar, but no less ridiculous.
1. LG launched a smartwatch that wasn't ready
December 22, 2015
BAGHDAD, IRAQ – For the first time in more than 40 years, Iraq has crowned a Miss Iraq beauty pageant winner.
Newly crowned Miss Iraq Shaima Qassim, 20, left, as she celebrates after being crowned the end of the 2015 Miss Iraq Final, in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Karim Kadim)
December 22, 2015
U.S. home resales posted their sharpest drop in five years in November, a potential warning sign for the health of the U.S. economy, although new regulations on paperwork for home purchases may have driven the decline.
December 22, 2015
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the 2016 filing season start date. And surprise! There’s no delay. Tax season for paper and electronically filed returns will open on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. That’s one day earlier than last season’s start date (January 20, 2015).
December 21, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC: President Obama says Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is “exploiting” the fears of working-class Americans amid a stagnant and rapidly changing economy.
December 20, 2015
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday hit back on Hillary Clinton's claim that Islamic jihadists are using his anti-Muslim rhetoric as a recruiting tool, calling the Democrat a "liar" and a string of other insults.
