Politics

Cambodia opposition leader Sam Rainsy facing arrest, delays return amid tension

He was scheduled to arrive in Phnom Penh on Monday, and would have been arrested on arrival.

Nov 17, 2015

China has shown 'great restraint' in not seizing islands in Spratlys: Official

The South China Sea is expected to be discussed on the sidelines at the APEC Summit.

Nov 17, 2015

Islamic State being financed by 40 countries, including those in G20: Putin

Putin emphasised on the need for countries to come together against Islamic State.

Nov 17, 2015

CIA Director: Simultaneous attacks on Paris suggests sophisticated operation

US Director for Central Intelligence John Brennan said on Monday (16 November) Europes proximity to Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Iraq has made it a prime target for violence like the attacks in Paris over the weekend that left at least 132 people dead.

Nov 16, 2015

G20 says rise in global acts of terrorism endangers economy, peace

Terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality or ethnic group, it said.

Nov 16, 2015

Congress denies Subramanian Swamy's claim that Rahul Gandhi is British citizen

Though it is legal to have dual citizenship in the UK, it is not allowed in India.

Nov 16, 2015

Twitterati slam Modi propaganda video that has little to do with India

The video presents the International Space Station, Tour de France and Dubai Expressway as 'Indian'.

Nov 16, 2015

Antonio Costa, of Goan origin, guns for premiership of Portugal

Son of Orlando da Costa, a Portugese writer of Goan descent, Antonio is known as the 'Gandhi of Lisbon'.

Nov 16, 2015

Six Smart Cities in Gujarat soon, promises CM Anandiben Patel ahead of civic polls

Smart City Project will be implemented in Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot and Dahod.

Nov 16, 2015

David Cameron to urge Vladimir Putin to focus on fight against Isis

British Prime Minister David Cameron has said he will urge Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (15 November) to focus Russian air strikes in Syria on Islamic State (IS) militants.

Nov 16, 2015

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif writes to Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi, assures support for 'supreme cause'

Sharif's letter was in response to Andrabi's letter.

Nov 16, 2015

BRICS call on G20 to strengthen global economic cooperation

BRICS' economies have been struggling in 2015, with China's growth at its weakest since the 2008-2009 global financial crisis.

Nov 16, 2015

Intolerance debate created by those being paid a lot of money: VK Singh

He also alleged that the church attacks during Delhi Assembly elections in February was politically motivated.

Nov 16, 2015

Red Sanders smuggler K Gangi Reddy deported from Mauritius

The DGP said the smuggler was deported with the help of various national and international agencies.

Nov 16, 2015

Paris attack: Poland foreign minister wants Syrian refugees trained to fight Isis

The minister said Syrian refugees should be sent back to fight instead of 'sipping coffee' in Europe.

Nov 16, 2015