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The French president offered the young oak to Trump on the occasion of a state visit to Washington in 2018, and the two shovelled dirt around it under the watchful eyes of their wives -- and cameras from around the world.(Photo: AP)

Oak tree symbolising Trump-Macron friendship dead

It was a symbolic gesture: the tree came from a northern French forest where 2,000 US Marines died during the First...

10 Jun 2019 1:15 PM IST

Earlier, Zhang made history on August 7, 2016, when he performed his first flight around the world in a propeller-driven aircraft. He landed safely on September 24 after completing the trip in 49 days. (Photo: illinoisalumni.org)

Chinese man completes second world flight trip in 68 days

I was flying at an altitude of 15,000 feet, and temperature there was minus 50 Celsius,' he said, about his flight over...

10 Jun 2019 1:06 PM IST

On April 8, a UK court had denied permission to the fugitive businessman to appeal against his extradition order to India to face trial for alleged fraud and money laundering amounting to Rs 9,000 crore. (Photo: ANI)

Crowd shouts 'chor hai' as Mallya leaves from The Oval after match

He said, I am here to watch the game,' and added that "preparations are underway for the next hearing scheduled in...

10 Jun 2019 12:10 PM IST

There have been no reports of any casualties or injuries yet. (Photo: ANI)

Massive fire breaks out in eastern London

Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are currently at the scene of the incident to douse the blaze, said...

10 Jun 2019 12:03 PM IST

India is to build an entirely new line, leveraging Boeings commercial and defence experience. (Photo:AP)

American Airlines extends cancellations of 737 Max flights until Sept...

Quoting an airline statement, The Washington Post reported that the cancellations will affect approximately 115 flights...

10 Jun 2019 11:43 AM IST

The news coming from Sudan these days evoke pain and concern. Lets pray for this people, so that the violence stops and the dialogue helps find the common well-being, the Pope was quoted saying. (Photo: ANI)

Pope Francis appeals for peace in Sudan following military crackdown

Violence erupted in Sudan's capital, Khartoum on Monday after military stormed the main camp of protesters in a bid to...

10 Jun 2019 11:43 AM IST

Officials insist that what became the worlds biggest internal displacement crisis in 2018 is under control, and that more than a million people have returned to their homes. However those working on the ground, speaking anonymously to avoid a government backlash, say the displaced are being forcibly returned. (Photo: Twitter | @@UNHCREthiopia)

Rising misery as Ethiopia struggles to stem ethnic tensions

Clashes led to the world's largest displacement crisis, with over a million mostly ethnic Gedeos displaced, according to...

10 Jun 2019 11:22 AM IST

Though the victim was rushed to a local hospital after the flames were extinguished, he died today morning, the US Park police said in a statement. (Representational Image)

50-year-old Kerala man stabbed to death in Israel, roommate injured

Police suspect that the man was murdered, and have arrested two suspects -- who are also Indian citizens.

10 Jun 2019 10:59 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: AP)

Xi, Modi may discuss US' trade protectionism in Bishkek: China

After the Wuhan summit, both the countries stepped up efforts to improve relations in different spheres including...

10 Jun 2019 10:50 AM IST

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, accompanied by their wives, first lady Melania Trump and Akie Abe, wave before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base. (Photo: AP)

Iran gears up for high-stakes diplomacy amid tension with US

It also comes as Japan tries to negotiate its own trade deals with Trump, who has been quick to impose tariffs on other...

10 Jun 2019 10:37 AM IST

It began with crowds of peaceful marchers stretching out for miles families with flag waving toddlers, grandparents in wheelchairs, expats and business types, musicians banging drums, artists, activists and more. (Photo: File)

United by fear of China, Hong Kongers staged record march

Crowds listed to speeches and chanted slogans outside the city's legislature where the march ended.

10 Jun 2019 10:27 AM IST

The lowest rungs of police forces often used the provision for harassment and extortion. The sooner its off the statute book, the easier life would get for LGBTQ people.

Panic at LGBTQ parade in US due to man's threat to shoot, says police

Hundreds of people ran for cover after mistakenly believing gunshots were fired, 7 were taken to hospitals after being...

10 Jun 2019 10:14 AM IST