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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

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

This undated photo released by International Committee of the Red Cross, the organizations New Zealand nurse Louisa Akavi. (Photo:AP)

Red Cross says, NZ nurse kidnapped by ISIS may be alive

A New Zealand nurse believed to be abducted by two drivers by ISIS terrorists in Syria in 2013 may still be alive.

15 April 2019 2:21 PM IST

Operations abroad, they write, will be directed by an ISIS member called Abu Khabab al-Muhajir. (Representational Image)

ISIS plotting deadly attacks across Europe: Report

The Islamic State terror group is plotting deadly attacks across Europe along the lines of the one carried out on a...

15 April 2019 12:29 PM IST

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. (Photo:AP)

Assange tried to create 'centre for spying' inside embassy: Ecuador...

Assange's father, John Shipton, on Sunday urged Australia to bring his son home.

15 April 2019 9:41 AM IST

Pakistani-origin member of British Parliament Naz Shah last week went through an embarrassing and shameful experience when a man masturbated in front of her on a London bus. (Photo: Facebook/ NazShahMP)

'Was feeling sick': Pak-origin UK lawmaker as man masturbates in front...

In her statement, the British MP said that if such incidents go unreported, then it would add to the statistics.

13 April 2019 3:39 PM IST

The picture of the wailing toddler was published worldwide and caused a public outcry about Washingtons controversial policy to separate thousands of migrants and their children. (Photo: Facebook)

Photograph of crying toddler at US border wins World Press Photo Award

Judges selected this year's winners from 78,801 images entered by 4,738 photographers worldwide, the Amsterdam-based...

12 April 2019 9:00 AM IST

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. (Photo:AP)

United States seeks extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange

The United States has requested the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, British police said.

11 April 2019 6:13 PM IST

Snowden denounced Ecuadors decision to withdraw asylum from Assange. (Photo:AP)

'Dark moment for press freedom': Edward Snowden reacts to Assange...

Snowden fled to Russia in 2013 after leaking thousands of classified documents to media about the US government's...

11 April 2019 5:20 PM IST

Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy. (Photo:AP)

All you need to know about Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's stay in...

WikiLeaks' Australian founder Julian Assange was arrested after being holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London since...

11 April 2019 4:40 PM IST