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UN Chief welcomes direct talks between Afghan, Taliban
Appreciating the commitment of both parties, Moon in a statement said, "(The Secretary-General) reiterates his support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.
New York Stock Exchange temporarily suspends trading of all securities
US markets were in the red even before the halt as the slide in Chinese markets spurred concerns over its impact on global economic growth.
Nations like India, Vietnam desperate for US leadership: Bobby Jindal
Thrashing the foreign policy of the Obama Administration, Bobby Jindal has sought steps by the US to take the mantel of global leadership, saying even non-aligned nations like India and Vietnam are desperate and hungry for American leadership.
Greek Crisis: Hollande, Merkel say 'door open for discussions'
The door is open to discussions and it is now up to the government of Alexis Tsipras to make serious, credible proposals so that this willingness to stay in the eurozone
London: Man, girl parade outside British Parliament with IS flags
A man was photographed walking past the British Parliament wearing a large ISIS flag on his back; carrying a small child on his shoulders, waving a smaller flag.
Opinion polls show 'No' ahead in Greek bailout referendum
The polls were released after voting ended on Sunday because of a ban on the publication of polls on the day before a vote is held.
Europe can't count on European Central Bank alone in Greek crisis, says French minister
Macron said that even if Greeks voted against aid from its creditors in exchange for reforms that the country could not automatically be forced to leave the euro zone.
Committed to consolidating ties with US: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif
Pakistan PM Sharif conveyed "heartfelt felicitations" to President Barack Obama on the American Independence Day.
Quake-hit Nepal on the road to recovery
Over 8,500 were killed, villages were uprooted and sacred ancient grounds left barren in the massive earthquake that shook Nepal on April 25.
Oil prices stabilise after sliding on US stock build despite Greek crisis
Oil prices recovered after Iran nuclear talks were extended to July 7, giving oversupplied markets a breather despite uncertainty over the Greek financial crisis.
Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to stand for Prime Minister
Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse said he would run for Prime Minister during next month's parliamentary elections.
15-year-old becomes Britain's youngest 'cyborg'
A 15-year-old boy in the UK may have become Britain's youngest 'cyborg'
Landing astronauts on Mars is possible by 2039, says NASA
Breaking up a manned red planet campaign into two discrete parts dilutes the risks and costs, making them more manageable on a year-by-year basis, said Price.
June 30 will have a 'leap' second: NASA
With the leap second on June 30, UTC will move from 23:59:59 to 23:59:60, and then to 00:00:00 on July 1.
Air India to restrict weight of hand baggage for passengers from UAE
The free allowance for hand luggage will be strictly restricted to 8kg for Air India and 7kg for its budget airline Air India Express.
Greece imposes capital controls as economic crisis deepens
Banks will be closed and the stock market shut all week, and there will be a daily 60 euro limit on cash withdrawals from cash machines, which will reopen on Tuesday.
