Pope Francis named Time magazine's Person of the Year 2013

Pope Francis has been named Person of the Year 2013 by Time magazine for changing the perception of the Catholic Church in an extraordinary way within just nine months in office.   Time said......

PHOTOS: All-powerful Syrian rebels loaded with America's big guns

The Central Investigation Agency has begun delivering weapons to Syrian rebels as part of the United States plan to strengthen the opposition armed groups against the Bashar al-Assad regime, even......

Obama blames Assad of 'unspeakable assault' on Syrians

United States President Barack Obama has accused his Syrian counterpart Bashar Al-Assad's government of "unspeakable assault" on civilians and asked him to step down to allow a democratic......

Obama calls on Syrian president to step down

Expressing his dismay over the continued and "unacceptable" level of violence in Syria, United States President Barack Obama has urged the country's president Bashar al-Assad to step aside.......

Rupee rises 46 paise to 63.38 vs USD

The rupee continued its north-bound journey for the fifth straight session, appreciating by 46 paise to close at 63.38 on Wednesday after fresh Reserve Bank of India steps to boost foreign fund......