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'Terror motive' not ruled out in Cologne hostage-taking

The suspect, who was badly wounded when police stormed the scene, had claimed to be a member of the Islamic State jihadist group, a police spokesman said. He was holding a real or replica pistol when commandos stormed the site. They believed he was a 55-year-old Syrian immigrant. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NIznMS

EU states push for sanctions for cyber attackers

Eight countries are calling for the urgent creation of a legal framework to hit hackers, warning that a lack of tough action leaves the impression that cyber attacks would go unpunished. The move comes amid growing concern at Russia's alleged malign cyber activities. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QSyN0T

'Terror motive' not ruled out in Cologne hostage-taking

The suspect, who was badly wounded when police stormed the scene, had claimed to be a member of the Islamic State jihadist group, a police spokesman said. He was holding a real or replica pistol when commandos stormed the site. They believed he was a 55-year-old Syrian immigrant. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NIznMS

Recovery of Nepal climbers delayed by mountain's remoteness

Rescuers hampered by difficult, remote terrain took two days to recover the bodies of nine climbers, including one of the world's best, who hoped to map a new route to a Himalayan peak in Nepal that hasn't been scaled in eight years. Local police chief Bir Bahadur Budamagar said a group of villagers reached the climbers' devastated campsite on Saturday from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2pV1WNu

Groups fighting sexual violence awarded #MeToo funding

The money - $840,000 - comes from the "Fund for the MeToo Movement and Allies," set up by The New York Women's Foundation earlier this year. The group provided an initial $1 million for a fund to support Burke and the movement she founded 12 years ago, along with other similar organizations, with a goal of raising $5 million a year. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Em5IK3

Dassault to deliver Rafale fighter jets to India from 2019: CEO

India signed a deal with Dassault in 2016 for the transfer of 36 Rafale jets but the deal has since faced criticism from Indian opposition parties who allege wrongdoing in one of the biggest defense deals. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2QPWfw4

Brexit deal achievable, no compromise on UK integrity: Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday insisted a Brexit deal was "still achievable" despite differences with the EU, but warned against any attempt to "trap" the UK in a permanent Customs Unions. "We cannot agree to anything that threatens the integrity of our United Kingdom," May said, commenting on the Irish border issue. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2CM9cUE

German police seize Cologne hostage-taker

German police said Monday that they had subdued and detained a man who took a woman hostage in a pharmacy in Cologne's central train station. Officers are in touch with the attacker to determine his demands and whether he was armed. "A female hostage has been lightly wounded and is being cared for," German police said on Twitter. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2AaY6G2

Imran to embark on first China visit from Nov 3

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German police seize Cologne hostage-taker

German police said Monday that they had subdued and detained a man who took a woman hostage in a pharmacy in Cologne's central train station. Officers are in touch with the attacker to determine his demands and whether he was armed. "A female hostage has been lightly wounded and is being cared for," German police said on Twitter. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2AaY6G2

'IMF should evaluate CPEC projects objectively'

Pakistan finance minister Asad Umar told the media on Sunday that Islamabad is ready to share details of the debt related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with the IMF as he formally sought a bailout package from the international lender. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2RPtH6Y

Monica Lewinsky affair not an abuse of power: Hillary Clinton

The two-decades old episode has come under renewed scrutiny in the #MeToo era, with critics questioning whether the power imbalance between a sitting president and an intern made it impossible for the relationship to be considered consensual. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2CgxDs7

Pakistani PM Imran Khan's party wins less seats than expected in vote

The party of ex-premier Nawaz Sharif won 11 seats in the national and provincial seats, out of 35 contested in Sunday's balloting. Khan's candidates secured 15 seats. Other small parties won the rest. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2NIy0xB

White House: 'Stern' action over Saudi journalist if needed

The White House is brushing aside threats by Saudi Arabia that it may economically retaliate for any US punitive action imposed over the suspected murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, pledging a "swift, open, transparent investigation" into his disappearance. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2EksfXz

Iran's new breed of charities on poverty frontline

This centre is run by the ILIA Foundation, created by social workers and members of the Nikan Hospital Group, who have partnered with UN refugee and health agencies to help around 1,000 families from deprived backgrounds. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OqNUlt

Macedonia lawmakers to vote on name change deal with Greece

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Maldives leader Yameen blames defeat on 'disappearing ink'

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When embassies become places of terror, not sanctuaries

When Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi vanished after entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul last week it prompted Turkish officials and media to claim he may have been killed and even dismembered by a squad of assassins on the premises. The macabre mystery stirred memories of instances when diplomatic missions turned into places of terror. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2RPL2wI

Macedonia lawmakers to vote on name change deal with Greece

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Australia says US alliance vital with India-Pacific tensions

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Climbers who died in Nepal storm included famed S Korean

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Following China-Vatican pact, Taiwan invites Pope Francis

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Iran's new breed of charities on poverty frontline

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Korean ministers meet to discuss post-summit specifics

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China meddled in US presidential elections: Trump

"I think China meddled also. And I think, frankly, China...is a bigger problem," Trump said and denied that by saying so he is not trying to divert the entire Russia thing. "I'm saying Russia, but I'm also saying China," he said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OoaMSJ