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Believe it or not, cocaine is a very common environmental contaminant - it is well known that it is present on many bank notes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Japanese man dies in flight after consuming 246 cocaine packets

The prosecutor's office says other passengers reported seeing the man convulsing in the early hours of Friday.

27 May 2019 1:39 PM IST

Both leaders had also emphasised the need to improve connectivity between the two countries. (Photo:AP)

PM Modi likely to visit Maldives for first bilateral visit after...

This was followed by Sohil's visit to India in December after New Delhi had announced financial assistance of USD 1.4...

27 May 2019 1:21 PM IST

Many among the SPDs rank and file are fed up with serving as Merkels allies. (Photo:AP)

State vote in Germany could endanger future of Merkel coalition

Elections to the European Parliament on the same day as Bremen's parliamentary vote could pile further pressure on...

27 May 2019 11:32 AM IST

On Sunday, Trump tweeted that he expected big moves on trade would wait until after Japans upper house election in July. (Photo:AP)

Trump addresses Japan over trade gap, expects good things' from North...

Trump explicitly linked trade and security, a link that disturbs Tokyo, whose alliance with US stands at the core of its...

27 May 2019 10:52 AM IST

The two people who were killed were in the mobile home park, White said. (Photo:AP)

Tornadoes hit 2 Oklahoma cities; 2 killed, 29 injured

The first tornado touched down in El Reno, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) west of Oklahoma City, late Saturday night.

27 May 2019 10:14 AM IST

The crisis takes root in President Donald Trumps withdrawal last year of the US from the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers. (Photo:AP)

Iraq wants to be peacemaker as Washington-Tehran feud heats up

In recent weeks, tensions between Washington and Tehran soared over America deploying an aircraft carrier, B-52 bombers...

27 May 2019 9:58 AM IST

The voter turnout in this election was estimated around 51 per cent. (Photo:AP)

EU Parliament elections: Far-right Marine Le Pen declares victory over...

Le Pen's National Rally garnered around 24 per cent votes, with Macron's centrists trailing with 22 to 23 per cent...

27 May 2019 9:19 AM IST

Britain was supposed to have left the EU on March 29 but the entire process has been held up by a parliamentary deadlock. (Photo:AP)

UK's Brexit party set for landslide victory in EU Parliamentary...

The vote provided Britain's first measure of support for European institutions since a 2016 referendum pushed the...

27 May 2019 9:07 AM IST

The former trade unionist played a prominent part in the struggle to end white-minority rule. (Photo:AP)

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn-in as President of South Africa; promises new...

Foreign heads of state from more than 40 countries were among 36,000 people who witnessed the event replete with pomp.

27 May 2019 8:59 AM IST

Dining with Abe and their wives at a typical Tokyo grill restaurant on Sunday, Trump said he had a great time and was looking forward to meeting Naruhito. (Photo:AP)

Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new Emperor

After calling on Naruhito in the morning, Trump and his avowed close friend Abe will meet for summit talks and have...

27 May 2019 8:48 AM IST

In January 2017, the same facility was the scene of a prison rebellion that lasted almost 20 hours and left 56 people dead. (Photo:AP)

After Venezuela, now clashes between prisoners in Brazil jail leave 15...

An investigation has been opened to determine the cause of the fight, Almeida said.

27 May 2019 8:37 AM IST

May announced her resignation as the Conservative Party leader and British Prime Minister on Friday as a leadership contest triggered in Brexit-hit Britain. (Photo: PTI)

British PM May calls Modi on poll win, discusses G20, ICC World Cup

She will formally step down on June 7, after a three-day state visit to the UK by US President Donald Trump.

26 May 2019 8:39 PM IST