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Foreign Policy magazine said the decision was aimed at saving money and to protest what the US believes is UNESCOs anti-Israel stance. (Photo: AFP)

US withdraws from UNESCO, accuses body of 'anti-Israel bias'

The head of UNESCO Irina Bokova voiced 'profound regret' over United States withdrawing from the UN body.

12 Oct 2017 7:02 PM IST

European Unions chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier. (Photo: AP)

Britain and the EU are stuck in a 'disturbing' deadlock over the...

The possibility of Britain leaving without a deal has suddenly become a reality in recent days.

12 Oct 2017 6:09 PM IST

Activists launched a firework in the perimeter of a French nuclear plant(Representational Image | AFP)

Greenpeace activists set off fireworks inside a nuclear plant in...

The action was aimed at drawing attention to the "fragility" of Spent Fuel Pool

12 Oct 2017 2:41 PM IST

Spanish flags have been tied to balconies and windows around the city by pro-unity supporters on the nationwide holiday. (Photo: AP)

Amid Catalan crisis, Spain marks national day with show of unity

The region itself is deeply divided on the issue, with polls suggesting Catalans are roughly evenly split on whether to...

12 Oct 2017 12:04 PM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, celebrates what was said to be the test launch of an intermediate range Hwasong-12 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. (Photo: AP)

North Korea says Trump has 'lit the wick of war:' Russia's TASS agency

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho said his country's nuclear program guaranteed peace.

12 Oct 2017 11:27 AM IST

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (Photo: AP)

Spanish PM gives Catalonia leader 5 days to clarify stand

It is very important that Mr Puigdemont clarify for the rest of Spaniards if he declared independence yesterday or not, ...

12 Oct 2017 6:40 AM IST

Theresa Mays party failed to win a majority in parliament in Britains elections. (Photo: AP)

UK reaffirms commitment to Iran nuclear deal in call with Trump:...

'The nuclear deal was a crucial agreement that neutralised Iran's nuclear threat,' UK's foreign minister Boris Johnson...

11 Oct 2017 11:42 AM IST

Peter Mutharika

Vampires' drive UN, US out of Malawi

Malawi Prez Peter Mutharika has vowed a thorough probe after seven people were murdered by vigilantes in a vampire...

11 Oct 2017 6:22 AM IST

A man walks past graffiti reading in Catalan Long live the free land and in Basque below Until it is free in the Basque Spanish city of San Sebastian. (Photo: AFP)

Catalan referendum stirs up Balkan nationalists' hopes

This summer foreign minister Ivica Dacic openly advocated a separation, or whatever it is being called of the northern...

11 Oct 2017 12:26 AM IST

Criticism by the Donald Trump administration of a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major powers, including the United States, has focused heavily on Tehrans continuing missile programme. (Photo: AP/File)

Iran promises 'crushing' response if US designates Revolutionary...

The foreign ministry spokesman Qasemi also denied US accusations that Iran had cooperated with North Korea.

9 Oct 2017 4:07 PM IST

German Chancellor and candidate of the Christian Democratic Union for the upcoming election Angela Merkel delivers a speech in Dortmund. (Photo: AP)

Refugee issue hits Angela Merkel bid to form government

Merkel met for private talks with her Bavarian CSU allies led by Horst Seehofer.

9 Oct 2017 1:56 AM IST

Theresa Mays party failed to win a majority in parliament in Britains elections. (Photo: AP)

Theresa May may sack Boris Johnson over Brexit stance

The speculation about May's position comes ahead of crucial Brexit talks between Britain and the EU.

9 Oct 2017 1:22 AM IST