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A general view of Oxford Circus occupied by climate change protesters during a demonstration in London. (Photo:AP)

British police arrest 113 climate change activists in London

British police have arrested 113 people after climate change activists blocked some of London's most famous roads...

16 April 2019 3:24 PM IST

Paris Fire Brigade shows fire fighters working at the burning Notre Dame cathedral. (Photo:AP)

French envoy deeply moved by outpouring from India after Notre-Dame...

Alexandre Ziegler said he was 'deeply moved' by the emotional outpouring of people of India in the wake of the massive...

16 April 2019 2:54 PM IST

The senior Trump administration official said the United States will have a process to recognize same-sex domestic partners of foreign diplomats from countries where same-sex marriage is not legal, but which recognize American domestic partners. (Representational Image)

US warns citizens to avoid travelling to Balochistan, PoK

The US has advised its citizens to reconsider their travel to Pakistan due to terrorism and asked them not to travel to...

16 April 2019 1:11 PM IST

Dozens of fire engines and at least 18 high-pressure aerial hoses were used to contain the blaze. (Photo:AP)

French fire-fighters saved important Notre-Dame treasures

Around 400 French firefighters faced a rapidly spreading fire at Notre-Dame as they arrived on the scene on Monday...

16 April 2019 12:57 PM IST

Francois-Henri Pinault is the CEO of the Kering group, which owns Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. (Photo: AFP)

French billionaire pledges 100 mn euros towards rebuilding of...

Pinault said money towards 'effort necessary to completely rebuild Notre-Dame' would be paid by family's investment firm...

16 April 2019 10:00 AM IST

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. (Photo: AP)

Around the world: Heritage sites devastated by fires

The inferno destroyed roof of 850-year-old UNESCO world heritage landmark, whose spectacular Gothic spire collapsed.

16 April 2019 9:22 AM IST

The fire toppled a 300-foot (91-meter) spire and launched baseball-sized embers into the air. (Photo: AP)

'Worst avoided, vow to rebuild': Macron on Notre-Dame Cathedral fire

Around 400 firefighters battled into night to control flames, declaring in early hours of Tuesday that fire was under...

16 April 2019 8:30 AM IST

The clashes have displaced more than 18,000 people. (Photo:AP)

WHO estimates around 150 casualties in battle of Libya's Tripoli

At least 147 people have been killed and 614 wounded in the offensive launched by Libyan military strongman Khalifa...

15 April 2019 8:07 PM IST

She said she had been touched by the queens decision to wear a small pin badge the presidential couple had given her as a gift. (Photo:AP)

Michelle Obama praises Queen Elizabeth: 'She's wonderfully warm'

Former US first lady Michelle Obama charmed thousands of Britons on Sunday, telling anecdotes about meeting Queen...

15 April 2019 6:22 PM IST

The ex-prime minister and his cronies are accused of stealing billions of dollars from 1MDB. (Photo:AP)

Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak's 1MDB graft trial resumes

Toppled Malaysian leader Najib Razak returned to court for the second day of his high-profile corruption trial on...

15 April 2019 6:14 PM IST

The model has suffered two deadly crashes in a matter of months. (Photo:AP)

Boeing should overhaul 737 Max planes: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump lambasted the Boeing 737 Max plane on Monday, saying it should be improved.

15 April 2019 6:06 PM IST

China has offered to extend its ambitious CPEC project to Afghanistan. (Photo: File)

China hails Pakistan's action plan to implement UN resolutions to...

China on Monday hailed its all-weather ally Pakistan for announcing new guidelines for implementing the UNSC sanctions.

15 April 2019 5:59 PM IST