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Will clarify who is First Lady before US trip: HollandeSubscriber Only

January 15, 2014 02:17 IST

A leading legislator from the opposition conservative UMP party accused the president of taking unreasonable risks with his security.

British PM orders probe into Thatcher govt linkSubscriber Only

January 15, 2014 00:47 IST

operation bluestar: Documents show SAS men sent to aid planning.

French President Francois Hollande arrives to deliver his speech at his annual news conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris. (AP)

Under affair cloud, French President says he is going through ‘painful moments’Subscriber Only

January 14, 2014 23:25 IST

Hollande expresses "indignation" over reports of his affair, calls it a "violation that touches a personal liberty".

The storming of the Golden Temple in Amritsar was one of the most violent episodes in the Indian government's battle against Sikh separatists, and it led to massive loss of life and a breakdown in communal relations across India.

UK govt orders inquiry into possible British role in 1984 Amritsar Golden Temple raidSubscriber Only

January 14, 2014 18:59 IST

The Indian Army had stormed the Golden Temple to eject insurgents seeking an independent Khalistan in 1984.

Mikhail Kalashnikov holding he famous rifle he designed (Reuters)

Gunmaker Kalashnikov, a ‘slave of God’, repented deaths caused by his rifle AK-47Subscriber Only

January 13, 2014 20:03 IST

The contents were found in a lengthy emotional letter he wrote to the Russian Orthodox Church.

4 believed dead as plane crashes in west GermanySubscriber Only

January 12, 2014 19:48 IST

The aircraft damaged an electricity pylon as it came down and was ablaze when firefighters arrived at the scene.

Islamists rally in Egypt ahead of referendum vote, 3 killedSubscriber Only

January 11, 2014 09:53 IST

Friday has traditionally been a day of protests for the supporters of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi since he was toppled.

Flowers and candles decorate a wooden chair with photo of late Husein Hasani, in downtown Sarajevo

Sarajevo pays tribute to Uncle Misho, its last shoe shinerSubscriber Only

January 9, 2014 19:56 IST

Sarajevo Mayor said Uncle Misho was a city symbol and his death Monday has left the Bosnian capital "emptier."

Palestinian ambassador to Czech Republic, Jamal al-Jamal, has died after a bomb blast hit his residence in the capital Prague (AFP photo)

Bomb blast in Prague kills Palestinian ambassador to Czech RepublicSubscriber Only

January 6, 2014 17:41 IST

The explosion occurred at the residence of the diplomat.

Shots fired at residence of German ambassador in AthensSubscriber Only

December 30, 2013 18:17 IST

At least 60 shots were fired in air and 4 hit the metal gate of the high-security residence.

Over 75 injured in partial London theater collapseSubscriber Only

December 21, 2013 04:51 IST

Injuries ranged from head wounds to cuts and scrapes to breathing problems.

Indian-origin councillor sentenced for benefit fraud in UKSubscriber Only

December 18, 2013 21:13 IST

He had allegedly failed to disclose his councillor allowance while receiving incapacity benefit.

British police reject Princess Diana murder claimSubscriber Only

December 17, 2013 20:40 IST

Britain's Metropolitan Police had received material of the involvement of SAS in the 'accident'.

Angela Merkel wins German elections,to remain as chancellorSubscriber Only

December 17, 2013 18:14 IST

She is only the third chancellor in post-war Germany to be elected to a third term.

4-year-old UK boy scores 160 in intelligence test,believed to have IQ on par with EinsteinSubscriber Only

December 15, 2013 14:36 IST

His mental age is measured at 8 years and 9 months,more than twice his actual age.

Australian court rejects law allowing gay marriageSubscriber Only

December 12, 2013 10:53 IST

PM Tony Abbott opposes gay marriage and his coalition blocked two federal bills last year.

Over 20,000 Indians apply for one-way trip to MarsSubscriber Only

December 11, 2013 14:53 IST

Mars One received interest from 202,586 people with ten per cent of the applicants from India alone.

Sweden spied on Russian leadership for US: Leaked NSA filesSubscriber Only

December 5, 2013 17:48 IST

Another document underlined Sweden's notable access to Russia's communication network.

Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger to be grilled by UK MPs over Snowden leaksSubscriber Only

December 3, 2013 18:48 IST

The Guardian counters that its stories sparked an important debate about intelligence and privacy.

Three injured in Australian helicopter crash in AntarcticaSubscriber Only

December 2, 2013 14:48 IST

It is the second time in little more than a year that Antarctica has seen an emergency rescue mission.

Indian-origin Maoist leader and slave owner claimed to be JesusSubscriber Only

November 28, 2013 19:31 IST

The Indian-origin head of an extremist Maoist sect,accused of enslaving three women in his home here for 30 years,tried to convince his British followers he was Jesus Christ,a former activist has claimed. Aravindan Balakrishnan,73,known as Comrade Bala,is also accused of persuading his followers to hand over thousands of pounds for the revolutionary cause. “He would […]

Silvio Berlusconi faces expulsion from parliament over tax fraud sentenceSubscriber Only

November 27, 2013 15:31 IST

77-yr-old media billionaire has already pulled his party out of PM Enrico Letta's ruling coalition.

‘Delay in carrier project won’t hit Indo-Russian ties’Subscriber Only

November 15, 2013 21:22 IST

Vikramaditya will be inducted into Indian Navy by Defence Minister A K Antony.

Russia’s Soyuz takes Olympic torch to space stationSubscriber Only

November 7, 2013 19:36 IST

Soyuz carried the Olympic torch to showcase next year's games in Russia.

After three years of captivity,4 French men released by al-QaedaSubscriber Only

October 30, 2013 21:25 IST

Four Frenchmen taken hostage by al-Qaeda extremists in Niger have been released after three years of captivity and a French-led military intervention in the region that weakened the Islamic radicals. French President Francois Hollande announced the release yesterday and credited Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou,who later appeared on television with the hostages. The men,who worked for […]