Politics

Tim Farron announces bid to become Liberal Democrat leader

The Westmorland and Lonsdale MP revealed why he wanted to be leader in an interview with ITN

May 14, 2015

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Singapore Smart Nation

May 14, 2015

Indian Defence Minister Clears Deck for Acquisition of M777 Howitzers, Avro Replacement and Kamov Helos; Okays IAC 2 Preparatory Work

DAC clears big ticket defence projects all falling under the government's "Make in India" thrust.

May 14, 2015

SC Stays AAP Government's Circular Threatening Media With Defamation

In May 2013, Arvind Kejriwal had alleged conflict of interest, saying Amit Sibal represented Vodafone in SC while his father Kapil Sibal was telecom minister.

May 14, 2015

Pakistan: 'Did Not Even Know Osama bin Laden was in Abbottabad'

Pakistan's foreign office rejected journalist Seymour Hersh's claim.

May 14, 2015

Political Times: Tories bask in election victory, Sadiq Khan announces London Mayor bid

Senior politics reporter Ian Silvera rounds up the week in Westminster.

May 14, 2015

Modi in China: India, China Sign Record 24 Agreements Worth $10 billion; Nathu La Route to Open in June

India and China are expected to sign deals worth up to $10 billion.

May 14, 2015

Vatican Recognises Palestinian State in New Treaty

It comes days before Pope Francis is scheduled to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

May 14, 2015

#ModiInChina: Indian PM Arrives in Xi'an, Chinese President Xi Jinping's Hometown [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

After China, Modi will visit Mongolia and South Korea.

May 13, 2015

Burundi: Celebrations in streets as army officer says president sacked

There were celebrations in the streets of Bujumbura on Wednesday (13 May) after a Burundi army general said he had sacked Pierre Nkurunziza as president for seeking an unconstitutional third term in office, and was working with civil society groups to form a transitional government.

May 13, 2015

Modi's China Visit: Complete Schedule of Indian PM's 3-Day Trip; Where to Watch LIVE

Modi will visit Xian, Beijing and Shanghai.

May 13, 2015

Burundi riot police clash with protesters

Burundis capital city plunged into further unrest on Tuesday amid escalating protests against President Pierre Nkurunzizas decision to seek a third term in office.

May 13, 2015

Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam at Jayalalithaa's Residence; May Quit Today

Jayalalithaa is likely to take over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu soon.

May 13, 2015

India: 'Desi Air Force One' to Ferry PM Modi, President

PM Narendra Modi will soon be flying in a domestic version of US Air Force One.

May 13, 2015

Australian conservatives deliver soft budget after last years bruising

Australias conservative government delivered budget proposals on Tuesday (12 May) that were light on radical reform but heavy on pledges to return to surplus, playing it safe politically after the disastrous reaction to last years budget.

May 13, 2015