Politics

Alexis Tsipras: EU-Greece deal ‘close’ after meeting Jean-Claude Juncker

Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras left a meeting at the European Commission overnight into the early hours of Thursday morning (4 June), saying Greece was close to a deal and would make a payment to the IMF – thus avoiding a default.

Jun 4, 2015

The oldest Isis jihadi: 80-year-old Chinese grandfather fights for Islamic State in Syria

Muhammed Amin moved to the self-declared Islamic Caliphate with his daughter, four grandsons and his wife

Jun 3, 2015

David Cameron wont rule out UK leaving European Convention on Human Rights

Britain could withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights if it does not get the changes it wants to the way the rules are applied, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday (3 June).

Jun 3, 2015

India, US Clear 2 Major Defence Deals as Carter Holds Talks with Parrikar

The two countries have agreed to jointly develop protective gear for soldiers against biological and chemical warfare and to build generators.

Jun 3, 2015

Pakistan Will Not Sign Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

'Pakistan has the right to defend itself, so Pakistan will not sign the NPT'.

Jun 3, 2015

Pakistan, Kashmir 'Inseparable', Says Pak Army Chief Raheel Sharif

Raheel Sharif said Kashmir is "an unfinished agenda of partition".

Jun 3, 2015

Chief Imam to IBTimes: PM Modi's Assurance to Indian Muslims Sends Strong Message to Pakistan

"Finally, the gap between him and us has disappeared," Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi told IBTimes India.

Jun 3, 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee, Swedish Royals Escape Unhurt in Minor Convoy Accident

Crown Princess Victoria and her husband Prince Daniel were travelling with Prnab Mukherjee when their motorcade crashed.

Jun 3, 2015

Nicola Sturgeon warns of new Scottish independence vote on Brexit

Scotlands First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday (2 June) that British Prime Minister David Cameron could provoke another independence vote if he failed to secure Britains continued EU membership because Edinburgh sees its future in Europe.

Jun 2, 2015

President Thanks Sweden for Backing Indian Claim for UNSC Membership

This is the first time an Indian President is visiting Sweden.

Jun 2, 2015

Karnataka Govt's Decision to Appeal against Jayalalithaa's Acquittal 'Shameful': AIADMK

The party also slammed opposition parties of Tamil Nadu who demanded an appeal against Jayalalithaa's aquittal.

Jun 2, 2015

Charles Kennedy: A look back at his life in politics

IBTimes UK looks back at Charles Kennedys political career.

Jun 2, 2015

Gilgit-Baltistan Elections: India Slams Attempt by Pakistan to 'Camouflage Illegal Occupation'

The entire state of Jammu and Kashmir, which includes the regions of Gilgit and Baltistan, is an integral part of India, says MEA.

Jun 2, 2015

AAP-Jung Turf War: Delhi Govt Appointed Bihar Officials to ACB Without Proposal, Says Lt Governor

AAP appointed five police officers from Bihar in Delhi's Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).

Jun 2, 2015

Jacob Rees-Mogg Interview

Jacob Ress-Mogg Interview

Jun 2, 2015