Politics

More than 1,000 Turkish trucks with goods blocked from entering Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is waiting for an apology over Turkey's downing of a warplane along the Turkish-Syrian border.

Dec 1, 2015

Isis in Libya: Sirte becoming 'back-up' terrorist capital in North Africa

From Sirte, just 400 miles from Sicily, Isis hopes to disrupt European civilisation.

Dec 1, 2015

Isis bans Syrian banknotes, may be ready to issue its own currency

The move affects businessmen, store owners and employees who put all their savings into the high value notes.

Dec 1, 2015

Turkey allowing Isis industrial scale oil sales via its territory, charges Putin

US refuses to attack Isis oil trucks claiming they are 'civilian targets'.

Dec 1, 2015

Clashes force 40,000 people out of homes in Somalia: UN relief agency

More than 30 people are estimated to have been killed.

Dec 1, 2015

Moldova arrests paramilitaries who 'planned pro-Russian uprising'

Moldova has a history of pro-Russian separatism.

Dec 1, 2015

Russian Su-34 fighter bombers in Syria now equipped with air-to-air missiles [VIDEO]

They made their first sortie equipped not only with bombs but also short- and medium-range air-to-air missiles on Monday

Nov 30, 2015

Isis executes 18 Syrian soldiers in ancient city of Palmyra

They were executed for being part of the "infidel army" of the Syrian regime, Isis said,

Nov 30, 2015

COP21: Barack Obama says Paris climate conference ‘a turning point’

President Barack Obama said on Monday (30 November) the Paris climate conference was a turning point to address the growing threat of climate change and that the United States, as the worlds second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, recognised its role in creating the problem of global warming and embraced its responsibility to help fix it.

Nov 30, 2015

Espionage: Pak High Commission officials under police radar

They are suspected of having links with the Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan.

Nov 30, 2015

Rich nations must lead the way in dealing with climate change: PM Modi

We want a comprehensive, equitable and durable agreement, PM Modi said.

Nov 30, 2015

'Hindu ruler after 800 years': Rajnath's purported remark on Modi sets LS afire

The house was adjourned thrice after CPI-M leader Mohammed Salim quoted Singh as making the statement to a magazine.

Nov 30, 2015

Climate change: World leaders push for investment in green energy

Businesses and investors need to see that the global economy is on a firm path towards a low-carbon future.

Nov 30, 2015

Obama 'optimistic' about climate change success as thousands protest in Amsterdam

6,000 to 7,000 people took to the streets of Amsterdam in a demonstration on Sunday.

Nov 30, 2015

Israel: Netanyahu orders suspension of EU contacts over labelling of West Bank goods

EU had said all goods coming from West Bank need to be labelled, so they're differentiated from Israeli goods.

Nov 30, 2015