World, 27th Jun 2019, News & Stories from India

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World 27 Jun 2019

World, 27 Jun 2019

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (Photo: AP)

Enroute to G20, 39 kgs of cocaine found with Brazilian Prez Jair Bolsonaro's officer

During security check the airman was being found with 39 kilograms of cocaine in 37 bags inside his small suitcase.

27 Jun 2019 9:38 PM

Myanmar has not signed up to the ICC, but the court ruled in September it has jurisdiction over alleged atrocities because Bangladesh -- where the Rohingya are now refugees -- is a member. (Photo: ANI)

Myanmar puts down ICC's demand for full investigation on Rohingyas

UN investigators have separately called for the prosecution of top Myanmar generals for 'genocide'.

27 Jun 2019 9:37 PM

Europe heatwave puts Spain wildfire out of control

The fire could eventually devour 20,000 hectares in what was presented as an 'extreme risk'.

27 Jun 2019 8:44 PM

‘Today we're leading the world yet again in becoming the first major economy to pass new laws to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050 while remaining committed to growing the economy,’ Chris Skidmore said. (Photo: Twitter | @CSkidmoreUK)

Britain adopts 2050 net zero emissions target

Energy and Clean Growth Minister Chris Skidmore signed the order enacting the law after it was passed in both houses of parliament.

27 Jun 2019 8:15 PM

China has sought to gain support for defending global trade agreements against Trump’s “America First” stance in gatherings like the G-20. (Photo: AP)

Major agenda of G-20 leaders meet include trade, climate change, Iran conflict

The summit comes at a time of growing international tensions.

27 Jun 2019 7:14 PM

The synchronised shooting and suicide attacks by Islamic State gunmen in Paris on the Bataclan concert hall, national stadium and several cafes killed a total of 130 people. (Representational Image)

Bosnian arrested over 2015 Paris attacks: German police

He is accused ‘of abetting terrorist organisation linked to terror attacks, including on Bataclan concert hall’.

27 Jun 2019 6:56 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian diaspora. (Photo: ANI)

PM addresses Indian diaspora in Japan; reiterates 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas'

Prime Minister is in Japan to attend the G-20 summit which would be his first meeting with world leaders.

27 Jun 2019 5:33 PM

Police spotted her cruising down the road in a Power Wheels electric toy truck after a caller reported a suspicious person on the street. (Photo: Facebook)

Watch: US woman pulled over for driving toy truck, charged with public intoxication

According to various news agencies, she was charged with public intoxication.

27 Jun 2019 5:29 PM

'It was purely a disgusting act by somebody who clearly has emotional problems,' Eric Trump said. (Photo: File I AP)

Chicago bar waitress ‘spits’ on Trump’s son, sent on leave

Eric Trump was at a business dinner at Aviary, a high-end bar on the West Side of Chicago.

27 Jun 2019 4:59 PM

The 48-year-old, who fights his extradition from Britain to India has been behind bars at Wandsworth prison in south-west London since his arrest in March. (Photo: File)

UK court extends Nirav Modi's remand till July 25

Arrest warrant was issued in May and a second one in July last year, with extradition request made to UK authorities in Aug 2018.

27 Jun 2019 4:58 PM

Air India flight makes emergency landing in London following 'bomb threat'

Further details awaited.

27 Jun 2019 3:26 PM

Two weeks later, when Sherin’s body was found in a nearby culvert by a cadaver dog, Mathews changed his story, claiming he 'physically assisted' his adopted daughter in drinking the milk and that the toddler choked. (Photo: File)

Maggots ate organs of Indian toddler, US doctor unable to perform autopsy

The Indian-American foster father of Sherin, Wesley Mathews, in an unexpected move, pleaded guilty on Monday.

27 Jun 2019 3:25 PM

When Johnson was given the foreign job in 2016, after Britain voted to leave the EU, he was viewed as an unlikely choice by politicians and public alike given his tendency to court controversy with gaffes, oddball jokes and off-the-cuff remarks. (Photo: File)

Genius or joker? British PM favourite Boris Johnson set to face the world

Johnson, a leader of the Brexit campaign, is the overwhelming favourite to become leader of the governing Conservative Party next month.

27 Jun 2019 3:20 PM

Ties between Islamabad and Kabul have never been smooth and there have always been issues in mutual relations mainly due to historical distrust between them. (Photo: AP)

Afghan President in Pakistan for bilateral talks and to boost peace process

He was received by Pakistan's Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood and other officials after which Ghani was given a 21-gun salute.

27 Jun 2019 2:40 PM

The plane belonged to regional Angara airline and was on a regular flight. (Photo: Instagram/ buryatiaofficial)

2 killed as Russian plane crashes into building during emergency landing

Investigators launched a probe into possible violation of air safety regulations, said a statement.

27 Jun 2019 2:31 PM

E. Jean Carroll in New York. Carroll, a New York-based advice columnist, claims US President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her two decades ago. (Photo / AP)

Latest sexual allegations against Trump lands with a thud, find out why

People who support Donald Trump term it as fake news and those who are against him see it as confirmation of what they knew all along.

27 Jun 2019 2:01 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (AFP)

Afghan President on his official visit to Pakistan

He was received by Pakistan's Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood and other officials after which Ghani was given a 21-gun salute.

27 Jun 2019 1:52 PM

The scramble began as guests rushed to the stadium to win free amusements tickets. (Photo: ANI)

15 killed, 75 injured in Madagascar stadium stampede

The stadium was launched in 2019 and is located in the centre of Antananarivo and serves as a venue for various sport and cultural events.

27 Jun 2019 1:08 PM

Khashoggi's Turkish fiancee Hatice Cengiz, who on October 2 stood and waited for him in vain outside the consulate where he had gone to pick up documents needed for their marriage, also addressed the UN session.(Photo: File)

UN 'paralysis' delaying justice for Khashoggi's brutal murder: Expert

'I want to know who gave the order to kill Jamal, and who else knew. I want to know where is his body,' Khashoggi's fianceesaid.

27 Jun 2019 12:40 PM

British leadership hopeful Boris Johnson pledged on Thursday to introduce a new points-based system to control migration after Brexit, addressing a key issue from the EU referendum but not explicitly promising to cut numbers. (Photo: File)

UK's Boris Johnson pledges post-Brexit migration controls

Johnson said the government's independent advisory committee would thrash out the details of his policy, to be introduced from 2021.

27 Jun 2019 11:11 AM

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