Home » World » Europe

Europe - Page 83

Nearly 71 million now displaced by war, violence at home: UN

Nearly 71 million now displaced by war, violence at home: UN

Annual 'Global Trends' released by UN counts number of world's refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people...

19 Jun 2019 3:21 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said that the attack bore all the hallmarks of an attack by the Syrian regime. (Photo: AP)

Britain must leave EU by October 31 or pay the price: Boris Johnson

'We must come out on the 31 October because, otherwise I am afraid we face a catastrophic loss in politics,' Johnson...

19 Jun 2019 1:41 PM IST

Markel has topped Forbes list of 100 most powerful woman for eight consecutive times. (Photo: ANI)

Angela Merkel sparks health concerns as she trembles during ceremony

64-year old Markel is one of Europe's longest-serving leaders.

19 Jun 2019 1:15 PM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his government intended to prevent instability in the foreign exchange market after a possible Washington exit from the nuclear accord. (Photo: AP)

'Iran will not wage war against any nation,' says Hassan Rouhani

'Those facing us are a group of politicians with little experience,' said Rouhani.

18 Jun 2019 3:11 PM IST

A fire broke out after midnight Friday in one of the worlds tallest residential towers in Dubai, engulfing part of the skyscraper and sending chunks of debris plummeting below. (Photo: AP)

How cities around globe fighting skyrocketing rent

In a bid to curb runaway rates, Berlin has forced thousands of short-let apartment owners without tourist licences to...

18 Jun 2019 1:07 PM IST

The statement by Boeing came after Ethiopia on Thursday released the preliminary report into the March 10 Ethiopian Airlines crash. (Photo:AP)

Boeing made mistake in handling warning-system problem: CEO

Boeing and the FAA have said the warning light wasn't critical for flight safety.

17 Jun 2019 12:43 PM IST

Following a fire at Paris Notre Dame cathedral in April, Russian media outlets in Europe blamed Islamist militants and Ukraines pro-Western government. (Photo: AFP)

Notre-Dame to hold first mass after fire

The Cathedral, whose construction began in 1160 and continued over a century, has been a World Heritage Site since 1991.

16 Jun 2019 6:21 PM IST

According to a report in The Sunday Times, cleaners have accused members of parliament (MPs) in Britain of trashing their workplace. (Representational Image)

Britain bans offensive ads featuring 'harmful gender stereotypes'

The ban will not include some stereotypical scenarios that are judged not to cause as much offence in ads.

16 Jun 2019 4:27 PM IST

Following a fire at Paris Notre Dame cathedral in April, Russian media outlets in Europe blamed Islamist militants and Ukraines pro-Western government. (Photo: AFP)

Rich donors pledged millions for Notre Dame, didn't pay a cent

No money has been seen, according to Finot, as donors wait to see how the reconstruction plans progress and fight it out...

16 Jun 2019 1:38 PM IST

Pariss Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass after fire

Paris's Notre-Dame to celebrate first mass after fire

Worshippers will be expected to don hard hats but priests will be wearing their ceremonial garb.

15 Jun 2019 2:33 PM IST

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. (Photo: AP)

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces extradition hearing

US officials have made clear their intention to prosecute Assange under Espionage Act, blaming him for publication of...

14 Jun 2019 1:41 PM IST

According to Belgian media reports, 50-60 Belgian children under 18 are in the camps of Al-Hol, Roj and Ain Issa in Syria. (Photo: AP)

Belgium to bring home six orphans of jihadists slain in Syria

These are children who were alone in camps, who have no support. No question of taking back parents who joined terrorist...

13 Jun 2019 6:54 PM IST