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British Prime Minister Theresa May. (Photo: AP)

Brexit bill passed in UK Parliament, clears way for Britain's EU exit

The bill is now expected to receive Royal Assent from Queen Elizabeth II to become a law.

14 March 2017 4:40 PM IST

The incidents are among a series of such cases of intimidation and assault that have been reported across the country against hijab-clad women following Trumps win. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

EU firms can ban employees from wearing hijab, religious symbols: Top...

The ECJ was ruling on a case dating to 2003 when Samira Achbita, a Muslim, was employed as receptionist by G4S security...

14 March 2017 3:26 PM IST

UN Human Rights Commission Chief Zeid Raad Al Hussein. (Photo: AP)

Rohingya group urges EU support for Myanmar probe

The European Rohingya Council expressed shock and concern about the EU's decision not to support the UN investigation.

13 March 2017 12:39 PM IST

Theresa May, UK Prime Minister

Brexit set to begin as bill enters final stages

The prime minister promised months ago to invoke Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty, starting the two-year withdrawal...

13 March 2017 10:03 AM IST

Police say the hackers and bullies in such cases are aged between 14 and 34 years.

High-tech crimes on rise, suggests Europol

Drug trafficking remained the largest criminal market in the European Union, generating some 24 billion euros ($25...

10 March 2017 10:53 AM IST

The visa waiver will apply to all members of the 28-nation EU except Britain and Ireland. (Photo: AFP)

EU legislature to allow short stays for Ukrainians without visa

The legislation still needs to be approved one more time by the member states and should enter into force in June.

6 April 2017 5:26 PM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May addresses the media outside 10 Downing Street, London. (Photo: AP)

UK a welfare state... Really?

In the UK, the maintenance and improvement of it has taken central political ground.

3 Jun 2017 6:45 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks about the US role in the Paris climate change accord in the Rose Garden. (Photo: AP)

World must unite, foil Trump blow to planet

The US move is more a setback to the environment than to the global leadership role the US is used to playing.

3 Jun 2017 12:09 AM IST

Overall, US President Donald Trump proposed a massive reduction in American aid to South Asian countries. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump to press' Paris pact exit button

US President keeps the world guessing, says announcement will come in next few days.

1 Jun 2017 2:29 AM IST

Recent official data showed employers who rely heavily on EU migrant workers were struggling to fill some vacancies. (Photo: AP)

UK employers worried as EU staff leave this year

Britons living in EU countries may face Brexit backlash.

14 Feb 2017 6:43 AM IST

Theresa May, UK Prime Minister

May must walk the talk, shelve global' dreams

Ms May has largely succeeded in getting past the parliamentary hurdle of leaving the EU, but her major tasks lie ahead.

13 Feb 2017 2:25 AM IST

Donald Trumps crackdown on immigration will include restrictions on so-called H-1B visas. (Photo: AFP)

EU says open to accepting more Indian IT professionals

Soon after taking over Trump had decided to overhaul work visa programmes such as H-1B, widely used by Indian IT...

22 Feb 2017 8:06 PM IST