Politics

Explosives threat: Germany-Holland soccer match cancelled; stadium evacuated

Police also evacuated Hanover's TUI multi-purpose arena where a concert was about to start.

Nov 18, 2015

Raj Thackeray opposes Shiv Sena founder's memorial at mayor's bungalow

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said a memorial to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray will come up at the mayor's bungalow.

Nov 17, 2015

BJP calls Congress leaders Mani Shankar Aiyar, Salman Khurshid Isis propagandists for criticising PM Narendra Modi

Mani Shankar Aiyar said the India-Pak relations will improve only if PM Modi is removed from his post.

Nov 17, 2015

Isis threat: Home Ministry asks all states to review, strengthen security

Cases can now be registered against sympathisers of Isis in India.

Nov 17, 2015

Britain develops cyber-attack powers to take on digital terrorism

British spies are developing an offensive cyber capability to attack terrorists, hackers and rogue states, finance minister George Osborne said on Tuesday (17 November) after warning Islamic State (IS) militants wanted to launch deadly cyber-attacks of their own. Osborne said IS fighters were trying to develop the ability to attack Britains infrastructure such as hospitals and air traffic control systems with potentially lethal consequences. In response to this threat and others, Britain was creating its own offensive cyber capability so spies could launch counter attacks, he said.

Nov 17, 2015

Russia confirms plane downed by bomb over Egypt; Putin vows revenge

"We will find them anywhere on the planet and punish them," Putin said .

Nov 17, 2015

Now, Russian and French warplanes attack Isis targets in Raqqa

Paris formally requested European Union assistance in its fight against Isis.

Nov 17, 2015

G20: Britain to hire 1,900 more spies to combat IS

Britain will increase its intelligence agency staff by 15 percent and more than double spending on aviation security to defend against Islamist militants plotting attacks from Syria, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday (16 November).

Nov 17, 2015

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