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Thousands of demonstrators have again gathered in the major Russian Far East city of Khabarovsk to denounce the arrest of the regions governor a month ago and to support opposition politician Alexei Navalny and Belarusian people. (AP)

'Putin, have some tea': Russian city holds eighth anti-Kremlin protest

Some also expressed solidarity with opponents of Belarusian leader Lukashenko who have been staging public protests for...

29 Aug 2020 12:27 PM IST

Warsaw zoos two female elephants, Fredzia, right, and Buba, are shown in their enclosure in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. Scientists at Warsaws zoo have been taking blood, saliva and other samples from the zoos three elephants in recent days in preparations to test whether giving them hemp oil can reduce their stress.(AP)

Warsaw zoo tests effect of hemp oil on elephants' stress

Zoo veterinarian says hemp oil, also known as CBD, or cannabidiol oil, has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress in...

29 Aug 2020 10:20 AM IST

Stepan Svetlov is the founder of NEXTA, a Telegram channel with 2.1 million subscribers that helps mobilise protesters and shares photo and video content from the demonstrations. (AFP)

Young blogger mobilises protest against Belarus dictator

Stepan Svetlov's NEXTA Live, a Telegram channel with 2.1 mm subscribers helps mobilise protesters and shares information...

29 Aug 2020 9:41 AM IST

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko armed with a Kalashnikov-type rifle near the Palace of Independence in Minsk, Belarus. (AP)

EU to blacklist up to 20 Belarus officials to press Lukashenko

Belarus' opposition says the poll was rigged and the EU, among others, disputes the results

28 Aug 2020 3:37 PM IST

Opposition activist Nina Baginskaya, 73, center, struggles with police during a Belarusian opposition supporters rally at Independence Square in Minsk, Belarus. (AP)

Fearing persecution, Belarus activists flee to Lithuania

Since the crackdown in Belarus, Lithuania and Poland have eased coronavirus restrictions to allow in people on...

28 Aug 2020 9:30 AM IST

Alexei Navalny. (File)

Russian police launch 'pre-investigation check' into Navalny poisoning

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov had rejected international calls for a transparent investigation into the incident

27 Aug 2020 4:24 PM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C) takes part in an induction session in the gymnasium with year sevens as he visits Castle Rock school, Coalville, central England. (AFP)

Europe is going back to school despite recent virus surge

While the US' back-to-school saga has been politicized and chaotic, European governments have faced less of an uproar

27 Aug 2020 2:52 PM IST

DCGI gives nod to Serum Institute for phase 2, 3 trials of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine. (AP Photo)

Cambridge University kicks off vaccine race to fight all coronaviruses

A vaccine that clears all trials can be delivered pain-free without a needle into the skin through a spring-powered jet...

26 Aug 2020 7:08 PM IST

Beachgoers enjoy a hot day in the sun at a beach in Bormes-les-Mimosas, southern France. (AP File)

French government defends freedom of topless sunbathing

After cops asked bare-breasted bathers to cover up on a Mediterranean beach, uproar ensued and reached the ears of...

26 Aug 2020 3:50 PM IST

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. (AFP File)

Kremlin dismisses Navalny poison claims as calls mount for probe

Russia has not opened investigation into the poisoning yet and Peskov said there was 'no pretext' for this until the...

26 Aug 2020 1:48 PM IST

Mansion of the former family home of Maharaja Duleep Singhs son, Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh, has gone on sale with a price tag of GBP 15.5 million, in London. (PTI)

Former mansion of Maharaja Duleep Singh's son goes on sale in London

Duleep Singh was the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire including Lahore in the 19th century until he was exiled to...

24 Aug 2020 2:17 PM IST

Firefighters extinguish a burning car near the Champs-Elysees in Paris on August 23, 2020, as PSG supporters riot after the UEFA Champions League final football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich at the Luz stadium in Lisbon. (AFP)

Scores arrested as Paris Saint-Germain fans riot after defeat to...

The trouble lasted several hours, as groups of fans threw bottles and fireworks at police, who responded with tear gas...

24 Aug 2020 1:29 PM IST