Russia, SAARC, EU mourn plane crash deaths

Russian President Vladimir Putin,South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the European Union expresses heartfelt condolences to all the victims of the plane crash of the US Bangla flight in Kathmandu, Nepal.
13 March 2018

'Have you gone mad?'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that under no circumstances would he give Crimea back to Ukraine,
11 March 2018

Menopausal hormone therapy could be good for heart: Study

After previous studies have failed to provide a clear answer on the effect of menopausal hormone therapy on heart health, a new UK study has found that the therapy could have a positive effect, potentially lowering the risk of heart failure.
11 March 2018

UK inks Saudi deal for 48 Typhoon jets

Britain has signed a multi-billion-pound preliminary order from Saudi Arabia for 48 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets,
10 March 2018

Probe advances in UK; Russia fumes

Britain yesterday said it was closer to identifying the substance used in the suspected poisoning of a former Russian
7 March 2018

Bezos tops Forbes world's rich list

Amazon chief Jeff Bezos is now the world's richest person, having snatched the top spot from Microsoft founder Bill Gates who slips to
6 March 2018

Left mulls Five Star deal to end deadlock

Senior members of Italy's vanquished Democratic Party were yesterday defying outgoing leader Matteo Renzi and eyeing a possible
6 March 2018

Eight held in Belgium anti-terror raids

Eight people were arrested in Brussels after counter-terror raids as part of an investigation into an alleged attack plot, a source close to
5 March 2018

Iran deal failure would be 'great loss': IAEA

The failure of the 2015 accord between Iran and world powers to restrict Tehran's nuclear programme would be a "great loss", the head
5 March 2018

Populists battle over right to govern Italy

Rival populist leaders yesterday fought for the right to govern Italy after their surge in a general election left the country in political limbo.
5 March 2018

Italy goes to polls amid fears of far-right victory

Italians waited in long queues at polling booths yesterday to vote in an election that could bring political gridlock
4 March 2018

Merkel clears hurdle

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) voted decisively for another coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel's
4 March 2018

Populists, far-right eye gains in Italy

Italian populist and far-right parties have their eye on making major gains in this weekend's election, spooking
3 March 2018

Argentine ex-leader to face graft trial

An Argentine judge Friday said that ex-president Cristina Kirchner must face trial over alleged corruption related to the
3 March 2018

Turkey raids pro- govt forces in Afrin, kill 36

Turkish warplanes struck pro-Syrian government forces in the northwestern Afrin region of Syria yesterday, killing at
3 March 2018

Puigdemont won't run for presidency

In self-exile in Belgium and wanted in Spain, Catalonia's deposed leader Carles Puigdemont abandoned his bid to return as regional
2 March 2018

May sets out 'hard facts'

Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday called for a wide-ranging free trade deal with the EU after Brexit, but said it was time to face up
2 March 2018

Blizzards kill 53 in Europe

Heavy snowfall and deadly blizzards lashed Europe Thursday, forcing Geneva's busy airport to close, as the region shivered in a deep freeze that has gripped countries from the far north to Mediterranean beaches in the south.
1 March 2018

There is still time to limit damage

Former British prime minister Tony Blair yesterday urged the EU to embrace immigration reform to get the UK to change its mind on Brexit, saying there was still time to avoid a damaging withdrawal.
1 March 2018

May to reveal Brexit plan

British Prime Minister Theresa May hosts EU President Donald Tusk for Brexit talks yesterday, on the eve of her keynote speech on future trade ties and amid a row over Northern Ireland.
1 March 2018