Russia says black box of Su-24 jet downed by Turkey damaged; Chinese, British experts join probe The findings of the flight recorder will be shared on 21 December. Dec 18, 2015
More African nations seek to ban full-face veil to fight Boko Haram's use of female suicide bombers Cameroon, Chad and Congo Republic have already banned the full Islamic veil. Dec 18, 2015
Govt to come out with new defence procurement procedure: Manohar Parrikar The procedure and manual will be finalised by June 2016. Dec 18, 2015
Bajirao Mastani shows cancelled in Pune; Dilwale targetted in Jabalpur Bajirao Mastani and Dilwale have faced protests by BJP activists on its opening day Dec 18, 2015
Kejriwal claims CBI targeting Opposition parties The Delhi CM's tweet says that the CBI has been instructed to 'finish those who don't fall in line'. Dec 18, 2015
Good progress in EU renegotiations, says Cameron; Union 'offer compromise' on UK's four-year proposal Prime Minister David Cameron has proposed to ban in-work benefits for the European Union migrants in UK. Dec 18, 2015
India to buy Russian S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems ahead of PM Modi's Moscow visit The Indian government has cleared the purchase of S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems. Dec 18, 2015
EU leaders pledge to fast-track formation of EU border and coastguard force At the summit, EU leaders urged each other to implement measures to curb migration across the Mediterranean. Dec 18, 2015
IMF chief Christine Lagarde to stand trial for Tapie-Credit Lyonnais case France's Court of Justice of the Republic has ordered the IMF MD to stand trial about her role in Tapie case. Dec 18, 2015
UN targets Isis finances in anti-terror resolution US and Russia jointly drafted the resolution. Dec 18, 2015
Brazil: SC ruling may help Rousseff block impeachment bid The Supreme Court also agreed the Senate can admit or reject impeachment by a simple majority. Dec 18, 2015
Fear of violence keeping more than 380,000 children out of schools in Mali Schools remain closed and teachers are fleeing the area due to fear of violence. Dec 18, 2015
Pharmaceutical company CEO Martin Shkreli arrested for securities fraud Martin Shkreli was charged in relation to management of MSMB Capital Management and Retrophin Inc. Dec 18, 2015
Russia open to Assad's ouster after Syria transition: Diplomats A Western official said the key would be getting both Russia and Iran to agree precisely on how to abandon Assad. Dec 18, 2015
Japan, Indonesia begin talks to boost security ties Japan and Indonesia agreed at Thursday's meeting that the South China Sea issue should be resolved through dialogue. Dec 18, 2015
