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A tale of betrayal: For first time, Osama bin Laden’s wife tells the story of the night he was killed

27.05.17 13:13 as Terrorism - TEAM PT

The story of the night of May 1, 2011, when US forces killed Osama bin Laden, has been told and retold many times. The US government, US Navy Seals and intelligence analysts have given varying accounts of how it unfolded.

Now, for the first time, we ...

'Hello, I am an ISI agent; want to stay in India': Pakistani man makes startling claim at Delhi airport

28.04.17 20:51 as ISI - team pt

In a strange incident, a passenger approached the Indira Gandhi International Airport officials on Friday and alleged that he was an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent.

"Hello, I am an ISI agent. But I don’t wish to continue any further and want to remain in India,” the ...

Clarify your stand on Khalistan: Congress to Canadian Defence Minister

14.04.17 16:26 as General - TEAM PT

Senior Congress leaders and legislators today asked the Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan to clarify his stand on the issue of Khalistan. "It is important and in the interest of the good and friendly relationship between India and Canada that Mr Sajjan clarify his ...

An Islamic Military Alliance of Sunni Nations and the Hindu Rashtra

13.04.17 08:13 as Pakistan - observer with opinion

THIS IS important, India.

This could well be a doomsday scenario for us.

This deserves national attention, immediately.

About 4 years ago , an alliance of 39 Islamic countries was formed, with Saudi Arabia at its forefront, and quite obviously with Western backing, ostensibly to fight ISIS. This ...

WORLD WAR III: Pessimism Pays if Prevention is Possible

09.04.17 22:55 as Conflict - observer with opinion

Our world today is staring at the very real prospect its third and last world war. Last, for with it will end the brief sojourn of our species on our planet. Many would call this a Doomsayers pessimism , but many others would argue that ...

Oil, politics and religion? NO; The Water War is the real reason behind the Syrian Conflict

09.04.17 06:42 as Syria - observer with opinion

As rains failed for several consecutive years in Syria and groundwater tables receded , the government had to place restrictions even on indiscriminate well digging by desperate farmers which led to peasant uprisings which turned more and more restive till the regime ...

India to seal border with Pakistan, Bangladesh by 2018: Rajnath Singh

25.03.17 17:47 as Border - TEAM PT

India plans to seal international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, home minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday, turning his attention to frontiers that many say has become a hotbed of infiltration and smuggling.

Addressing the passing out parade of the Border Security Force Assistant Commandants at ...

See The World's Richest Selfie

07.03.17 19:47 as USA - TEAM PT

Selfies have entered the dictionary and so far, everyone and their dog probably have their selfie online somewhere. I am guilty as have been some of the most powerful and famous people in the world. President Barack Obama with British Prime Minister David Cameron took ...

Bad news for Indian IT industry: US to Temporarily Halt Premium Processing for H-1B Visas

04.03.17 01:11 as USA - TEAM PT

During the campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly criticized the H-1B program, which allows US businesses to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. In an order issued late Friday, Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that H-1B premium processing will be suspended beginning April 3 and will ...

Sikh band wins Grammy for Best New Age album

14.02.17 19:29 as USA - TEAM PT

White Sun, a Los Angeles-based band famous for their musical interpretations of Yogic mantras, has won the 2017 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album for their second album White Sun II. The band has a strong Indian connection.

The band is co-founded by Adam Berry, who ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook's pay cut by 15% as iPhone sales fall

07.01.17 18:30 as USA - TEAM PT

Apple penalized CEO Tim Cook for the iPhone maker's first sales slump in 15 years with a 15 percent pay cut.

The company gave the 56-year-old USD 8.75 million in total compensation last year, down from the USD 10.28 million he received in 2015, according to ...

Donald Trump told to 'Grow Up' by US Vice President Joe Biden

06.01.17 14:00 as USA - TEAM PT

Vice-president Joe Biden told President-elect Donald Trump Thursday to "grow up."

Biden dismissed Trump's complaint on Twitter about how the Obama administration has handled the transition. The vice president told "PBS NewsHour" in an interview that it's time for Trump "to be an adult."

Biden said to ...

NYPD to allow Sikh officers to wear turbans, grow beard

29.12.16 19:14 as USA - TEAM PT

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has come up with new rules allowing Sikh police officers to wear turbans instead of traditional police hats, officials said. Sikh officers have until now worn turbans under their caps.

New York Police commissioner James O’Neill announced the measures being ...

Pakistan plane with 47 on board crashes near Abbottabad

07.12.16 19:07 as Pakistan - TEAM PT

A Pakistan International Airlines plane from Chitral to Islamabad crashed near Havelian in Abbottabad district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday.

According to the passengers list, 47 people were on board the aircraft, including five crew members.

It had taken off from Chitral around 3:00 pm but reportedly communication ...

'Don't blame one country for terror', says Pakistan's Sartaj Aziz

04.12.16 18:28 as Pakistan - TEAM PT

Hours after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani slammed Pakistan for its export of terror, Pakistan said to not "blame one country" for the terror.

"We need to have an objective and holistic view rather to blame one country", said Pakistan Prime ...

Taliban wouldn't last a month without Pakistan's support: Afghan President

04.12.16 17:54 as Afghanistan - TEAM PT

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Sunday that the Taliban insurgency would not survive a month if it lost its sanctuary in neighbouring Pakistan, urging its neighbour to take on terrorist groups on its soil instead of giving Kabul financial aid.

In his address at the ...

China lodges protest after Trump’s call with Taiwan President

03.12.16 19:23 as World News - TEAM PT

China on Satruday lodged a protest with the US over President-elect Donald Trump’s unprecedented telephone talk with Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wenz, asking Washington to honour its commitment for One-China policy. "China has lodged solemn representations with the US, urging the US to honour its commitment ...

After 'Productive' Trump-Sharif phone call, Pakistan sending envoy to meet Trump's team

03.12.16 17:50 as USA - TEAM PT

Pakistan has decided to send an envoy to the US to hold meetings with Donald Trump’s transition team, two days after a "productive” telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the President-elect.

Pakistani Prime Minister's special assistant for foreign affairs Tariq Fatemi will visit the ...

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The story of the night of May 1, 2011, when US forces killed Osama bin Laden, has been told and retold many times. The US government, US Navy Seals and intelligence analysts have given varying accounts of how it unfolded.

Now, for the first time, we ...

In a strange incident, a passenger approached the Indira Gandhi International Airport officials on Friday and alleged that he was an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent.

"Hello, I am an ISI agent. But I don’t wish to continue any further and want to remain in India,” the ...

Senior Congress leaders and legislators today asked the Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan to clarify his stand on the issue of Khalistan. "It is important and in the interest of the good and friendly relationship between India and Canada that Mr Sajjan clarify his ...

Our world today is staring at the very real prospect its third and last world war. Last, for with it will end the brief sojourn of our species on our planet. Many would call this a Doomsayers pessimism , but many others would argue that ...

As rains failed for several consecutive years in Syria and groundwater tables receded , the government had to place restrictions even on indiscriminate well digging by desperate farmers which led to peasant uprisings which turned more and more restive till the regime ...

Selfies have entered the dictionary and so far, everyone and their dog probably have their selfie online somewhere. I am guilty as have been some of the most powerful and famous people in the world. President Barack Obama with British Prime Minister David Cameron took ...

White Sun, a Los Angeles-based band famous for their musical interpretations of Yogic mantras, has won the 2017 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album for their second album White Sun II. The band has a strong Indian connection.

The band is co-founded by Adam Berry, who ...

Apple penalized CEO Tim Cook for the iPhone maker's first sales slump in 15 years with a 15 percent pay cut.

The company gave the 56-year-old USD 8.75 million in total compensation last year, down from the USD 10.28 million he received in 2015, according to ...

In a move designed to spot potential terror threats, the US government quietly began requesting select foreign visitors to provide their Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts upon arriving in the country, according to a media report. Since Tuesday, foreign travelers arriving in the ...

Hours after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani slammed Pakistan for its export of terror, Pakistan said to not "blame one country" for the terror.

"We need to have an objective and holistic view rather to blame one country", said Pakistan Prime ...

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Sunday that the Taliban insurgency would not survive a month if it lost its sanctuary in neighbouring Pakistan, urging its neighbour to take on terrorist groups on its soil instead of giving Kabul financial aid.

In his address at the ...

In a big step towards fighting black money stashed overseas, Switzerland today agreed to automatic sharing of information with India on Swiss bank accounts of Indians as of September 2018 and onwards.They will not share details about accounts held prior to that period, while the ...

The story of the night of May 1, 2011, when US forces killed Osama bin Laden, has been told and retold many times. The US government, US Navy Seals and intelligence analysts have given varying accounts of how it unfolded.Now, for the first time, we ...

In a strange incident, a passenger approached the Indira Gandhi International Airport officials on Friday and alleged that he was an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent. "Hello, I am an ISI agent. But I don’t wish to continue any further and want to remain in India,” the ...

Senior Congress leaders and legislators today asked the Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan to clarify his stand on the issue of Khalistan. "It is important and in the interest of the good and friendly relationship between India and Canada that Mr Sajjan clarify his ...

Our world today is staring at the very real prospect its third and last world war. Last, for with it will end the brief sojourn of our species on our planet. Many would call this a Doomsayers pessimism , but many others would argue that ...

As rains failed for several consecutive years in Syria and groundwater tables receded , the government had to place restrictions even on indiscriminate well digging by desperate farmers which led to peasant uprisings which turned more and more restive till the regime ...

Selfies have entered the dictionary and so far, everyone and their dog probably have their selfie online somewhere. I am guilty as have been some of the most powerful and famous people in the world. President Barack Obama with British Prime Minister David Cameron took ...

White Sun, a Los Angeles-based band famous for their musical interpretations of Yogic mantras, has won the 2017 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album for their second album White Sun II. The band has a strong Indian connection.The band is co-founded by Adam Berry, who ...

Apple penalized CEO Tim Cook for the iPhone maker's first sales slump in 15 years with a 15 percent pay cut. The company gave the 56-year-old USD 8.75 million in total compensation last year, down from the USD 10.28 million he received in 2015, according to ...

In a move designed to spot potential terror threats, the US government quietly began requesting select foreign visitors to provide their Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts upon arriving in the country, according to a media report. Since Tuesday, foreign travelers arriving in the ...

Hours after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani slammed Pakistan for its export of terror, Pakistan said to not "blame one country" for the terror."We need to have an objective and holistic view rather to blame one country", said Pakistan Prime ...

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Sunday that the Taliban insurgency would not survive a month if it lost its sanctuary in neighbouring Pakistan, urging its neighbour to take on terrorist groups on its soil instead of giving Kabul financial aid. In his address at the ...

In a big step towards fighting black money stashed overseas, Switzerland today agreed to automatic sharing of information with India on Swiss bank accounts of Indians as of September 2018 and onwards.They will not share details about accounts held prior to that period, while the ...

The story of the night of May 1, 2011, when US forces killed Osama bin Laden, has been told and retold many times. The US government, US Navy Seals and intelligence analysts have given varying accounts of how it unfolded.

Now, for the first time, we ...

In a strange incident, a passenger approached the Indira Gandhi International Airport officials on Friday and alleged that he was an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agent.

"Hello, I am an ISI agent. But I don’t wish to continue any further and want to remain in India,” the ...

White Sun, a Los Angeles-based band famous for their musical interpretations of Yogic mantras, has won the 2017 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album for their second album White Sun II. The band has a strong Indian connection.

The band is co-founded by Adam Berry, who ...

Apple penalized CEO Tim Cook for the iPhone maker's first sales slump in 15 years with a 15 percent pay cut.

The company gave the 56-year-old USD 8.75 million in total compensation last year, down from the USD 10.28 million he received in 2015, according to ...

Hours after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani slammed Pakistan for its export of terror, Pakistan said to not "blame one country" for the terror.

"We need to have an objective and holistic view rather to blame one country", said Pakistan Prime ...

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Sunday that the Taliban insurgency would not survive a month if it lost its sanctuary in neighbouring Pakistan, urging its neighbour to take on terrorist groups on its soil instead of giving Kabul financial aid.

In his address at the ...