International Court of Justice, The Hague stays Jadhav execution
Diplomatic victory for India as ICJ asks defiant Pakistan to implement ruling NEW DELHI (TIP): The International Court of Justice (ICJ), on May…
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Cyberattack hits two lakh in 150 nations, number may rise
LONDON/SINGAPORE/TORONTO (TIP): May 12 "unprecedented" ransomware cyberattack has hit as many as 200,000 victims in over 150 countries, Rob Wainwright, the head of EU police…
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UK minister mentions alcohol in Gurudwara, admonished by Sikh woman
LONDON (TIP): UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson had a tough time on May 17 on the election campaign trail when a British…
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Polls open in first Iran presidential vote since atomic deal
TEHRAN, IRAN (TIP): Iranians began voting May 19 in the country's first presidential election since its nuclear deal with world powers, as…
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S Korea president says ‘high possibility’ of conflict with North
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India’s boycott of One Belt, One Road summit in China was self-defeating
Narrow-mindedness, lack of vision, and an inflated sense of our own place in the world drove this latest tantrum “Our…
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Times Square car crash: Driver was US Navy veteran, had ‘history of drunk driving’
NEW YORK (TIP): One person died and 12 others injured when a car plowed into pedestrians in New York's busy Times Square…
Read MoreUS envoy: North Korea is intimidating the entire world
UNITED NATIONS: US Ambassador Nikki Haley accused North Korea on Tuesday of intimidating the entire international community with its nuclear program, military ability…
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US Justice department names special counsel to probe Trump campaign Russia ties
WASHINGTON (TIP): The US Justice Department on May 17 independently named former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate ties between President Trump's…
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Hillary Clinton launches new political action group
WASHINGTON (TIP): Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has launched a new political action organisation to fight against US President Donald Trump's agenda…
Read MoreBasquiat painting fetches record $110.5 million at NY auction
NEW YORK (TIP): An artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat (zhahn mee-SHEHL' BAH'-skee-aht) sold for a record $110.5 million at auction in New York.…
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Five dead, 19 missing after Haiti rains, flooding
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (TIP): Five people were killed and 9 missing on Thursday after torrential rains and flooding hit Haiti, its Department of…
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Newly freed Chelsea Manning: ‘I’m figuring things out’
KANSAS CITY (TIP): Pvt Chelsea Manning, the soldier who was sentenced to 35 years in a military prison for giving classified materials to…
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Donald Trump claims witch hunt, says he’s most hounded leader ever
WASHINGTON (TIP): Brimming with resentment, President Donald Trump fervently denied on May 18 that his campaign had collaborated with Russia or that he'd tried…
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Gunmen attack state TV station in Afghanistan, 2 civilians among 4 killed
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PM Modi attends Vesak Day celebrations in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday participated in the International Vesak Day celebrations in the Sri Lankan capital, the biggest…
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For us, ICJ ruling has changed nothing, says Pakistan AG
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan's attorney general Ashtar Ausaf said on Thursday that the ICJ had asked Islamabad to maintain the status quo in…
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Pakistan at crossroads in terror fight, must decide: Army chief
ISLAMABAD (TIP): Pakistan stands at a "crossroads" in its fight against extremism and must decide whether it wants to enjoy the benefits of…
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7 questions that explain the special counsel
A closer look at how Robert Mueller's investigation into Trump and Russia will play out. The Justice Department's decision…
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The Threat from Problematic Organizations and Cults
"I remain hopeful that proper actions can be undertaken to help preserve a welcoming, ethical, tolerant, and legal religious environment in…
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Why the Special Counsel may be Good News for Republicans and Bad News for Trump
“The Mueller appointment and the surrounding controversy around Trump and Russia remains as much a political issue as a…
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A reprieve for Jadhav
Time to activate other channels India has collectively heaved a sigh of relief after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) provisionally stayed…
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Trump Sends Nafta Renegotiation Notice to Congress
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Trump administration gave Congress official notice on Thursday that it plans to renegotiate Nafta, but provided only the vaguest…
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Hindus urge all Utah schools to offer yoga like some Salt Lake City schools
SALT LAKE CITY (TIP): Hindus have commended Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) in Utah for offering yoga in its various schools, calling…
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Upholding majesty of international law
BY BHARAT H DESAI & BALRAJ K SIDHU India's moving the International Court of Justice to seek justice for Kulbhushan Jadhav, a former…
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Comptroller Maragos and Hofstra University Promote Business Opportunities for Women and Minorities
MINEOLA, NY (TIP): Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos and Hofstra University hosted a Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Forum on May…
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George Siberon Declares Independent Candidacy for Democratic Legislator in 5th District Serving Freeport, Baldwin and South Hempstead
BALDWIN, NY (TIP): Mr. George Siberon, announced his candidacy for the Nassau County Legislature - District 5, offering his extensive knowledge and experience, in…
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Miracle plant breeder Dilbagh Athwal passes away at 88
NEW JERSEY (TIP): Dr Dilbagh Singh Athwal, a "miracle plant breeder" who was among those who laid the foundation of the Green Revolution in the 1960s, passed…
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