London, July 11 (IANS) Theresa May is set to become Britain’s next prime minister after Andrea Leadsom pulled out of the contest to become Conservative Party leader. The timing of the hand over of power…
Nairobi, July 11 (IANS) Without naming Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that all those who shelter terrorists should be condemned. We live in a world where preachers of hate and violence are…
Jerusalem, July 11 (IANS) An Israeli court on Monday sentenced a Palestinian man to life in prison over a bus attack in Jerusalem last October that killed three Israelis. The court gave Bilal Abu-Ghanem, 21,…
Kathmandu, July 11 (IANS) Opening Zhangmu-Tatopani border point between China and Nepal could be further delayed due to swollen Bhotekoshi river and landslides triggered by rainfalls, a Nepali official said on Monday. The border point,…
Paris, July 11 (IANS) The Eiffel Tower remained closed to the public on Monday due to the riots that took place around the building during Sunday’s Euro 2016 final, when Portugal defeated France 1-0. A…
Islamabad, July 11 (IANS) Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the “Sharif-Modi friendship” was causing irreparable damage to the Kashmir cause. Bhutto on Sunday condemned the killing by security forces…
Nairobi, July 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered floral tributes at a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the University of Nairobi here. Afternoon engagements begin at the Univ. of Nairobi, PM @narendramodi…
Istanbul, July 11 (IANS) At least seven suspects were detained for their links with the attacks on an airport in Istanbul last month, the media reported on Monday. The arrests were made in Istanbul following…
Juba, July 11 (IANS) A Chinese UN peacekeeper was among the persons killed during the the renewed fighting in South Sudan’s capital Juba, a spokeswoman with the UN Mission in South Sudan said on Monday….
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) India has the most transparent companies because of a strong regulation system firmly in place, a new report revealed on Monday, adding that China on the other hand has weak…
Paris, July 11 (IANS) France maintained a high degree of security and arrested 1,550 individuals since the beginning of the Euro football championship on June 10 amid heightened fears of terror attacks, its government said…
Colombo, July 11 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse’s son was arrested on Monday over financial fraud. Namal Rajapakse was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigations Division over fraud, and was questioned for hours,…
Baghdad, July 11 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday arrived in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on an unannounced visit to meet Iraqi leaders. Carter’s visit comes as Iraqi forces are fighting against…
Dhaka, July 11 (IANS) Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal on Monday met the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, to discuss security issues…
Nairobi, July 11 (IANS) India and Kenya on Monday agreed to boost cooperation in the defence and health care sectors as Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the east African country as a valued friend. While…
London, July 11 (IANS) Britain’s Conservative politician Andrea Leadsom has pulled out of the contest for becoming the next Tory party leader and prime minister, leaving only Home Secretary Theresa May in the race. A…
London, July 11 (IANS) Not just dogs, but goats too have the capacity to communicate with humans as well as become man’s best friend, suggests a study. “Goats were the first livestock species to be…
Sydney, July 11 (IANS) Love to spin good stories at any point of time? You can win a woman’s heart faster as according to researchers, women find men who are good storytellers more appealing and…
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) In a relief to Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy, the Supreme Court on Monday extended his parole till August 3, 2016. The bench headed by Chief Justice T.S. Thakur, however,…
London, July 11 (IANS) The British government on Monday announced a deal with American multinational corporation Boeing involving creation of 2,000 jobs and an aircraft contract. Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled the details on Monday…