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Gina Miller, who had mounted a successful legal challenge to prevent May triggering Brexit without Parliament's approval back in 2017, has said she is ready for another legal battle to establish parliamentary supremacy. (Photo: File)

Indian-origin pro-EU campaigner ready for new court battle to prevent no-deal Brexit

She said the process of leaving the EU must be 'down to Parliament, not third parties going through the courts'.

15 Jul 2019 1:23 PM

Britain is having a political nervous breakdown and is taking a huge risk as it prepares to leave the European Union after a divisive referendum, a former senior UK intelligence official said on Saturday. (Photo: File)

‘UK going through political nervous breakdown,’ says ex-British spy chief

Conservative members are currently voting for the party's next leader, who will also become prime minister.

07 Jul 2019 3:17 PM

For his part, Xi said that 'dialogue' was better than confrontation after both sides had slapped tit-for-tat tariffs on each other's goods. (Photo: File)

'Ready for 'historic' trade deal with China at G-20 Summit,' says Donald Trump

Trump said: 'It would be historic if we could do a fair trade deal. We are totally open to it.'

29 Jun 2019 9:31 AM

The Conservatives are choosing a new leader — who will also become the next prime minister — as the UK Parliament is deadlocked and Britain’s departure from the EU has been delayed until October 31. (Photo: File)

Who will choose the next UK leader? Mostly older white men

Next leader will be chosen by about 160,000 members of governing Conservative Party in runoff between 2 candidates: Johnson and Hunt.

22 Jun 2019 10:17 AM

'Unless we do it, unless we get out on October 31, I think we will all start to pay a really serious price,' he added.(Photo: File)

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 said.

19 Jun 2019 1:41 PM

In May, Tehran had said it would reduce compliance with the nuclear pact it agreed with world powers in 2015, in protest at the US’ decision to unilaterally pull out of the agreement and reimpose sanctions last year. (Photo: AP)

'Will breach uranium stockpile limits within 10 days,' says Iran

White House spokesman said the plan amounted to 'nuclear blackmail' and must be met with increased international pressure.

18 Jun 2019 10:15 AM

The European Union asked India to explain how PM Modi proposed to spend 25 trillion rupees (USD 357.5 billion) on agriculture and rural development, doubling farmers' incomes by 2022 as part of a 100 trillion-rupee, five-year infrastructure splurge. (Photo: File)

'How will this be done?': EU asks India about double farmers' income at WTO

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have both made boosting farm incomes a priority.

18 Jun 2019 9:14 AM

The former foreign minister is the favourite among 10 candidates vying to succeed Theresa May, who is stepping down after twice delaying Britain's departure from the European Union. (Photo: File)

Would only take Britain out of EU without deal as 'last resort': Boris Johnson

He did not repeat his previous threat to withhold the multi-billion-euro payment May agreed to cover Britain's EU liabilities.

13 Jun 2019 11:53 AM

She remains premier until her replacement is chosen, likely in late July, and whoever it is will automatically enter Downing Street. (Photo: File)

Beating Boris Johnson: Race to replace Theresa May as Britain's PM begins

11 Conservative MPs are vying to succeed May, who quit as the party's leader on Friday over her failure to take Britain out of EU on time.

12 Jun 2019 12:54 PM

He made the comments during a meeting with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas in Tehran. (Photo: ANI)

EU should resist 'economic terrorism' committed by US against Iran: Rouhani

The US withdrawal from the JCPOA has had nothing, but the adverse impact on the interaction among the countries and regional stability.

11 Jun 2019 9:53 AM

A total of 301 bathing areas have poor water quality. France, Italy and Spain had most poor quality sites, although standards are improving in France from last year. (Photo: AP)

Mercury levels rise in EU bathing sites

EU hails quality of swimming water as the mercury rises.

08 Jun 2019 11:56 AM

Farage, who has called for Britain to leave the bloc without a deal, said last weekend while campaigning he saw the by-election as 'the opportunity for the next chapter in this great story'. (Photo: File)

Brexit Party fails to win first seat in UK by-election

Friday's result is a setback for the Brexit Party — founded by eurosceptic figurehead Farage only a few months ago.

07 Jun 2019 1:29 PM

May will remain Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen, likely in late July, but has relinquished control over the direction of Britain’s tortuous departure from the European Union. (Photo: File)

British PM Theresa May steps down as party leader, starts succession race

May will formally relinquish her leadership in a private letter to her party on Friday, but no official events are planned to mark the day.

07 Jun 2019 11:21 AM

‘I want a clear, unequivocal and speedy response,’ Giuseppe Conte said, calling for a ‘loyal collaboration’ from all ministers. (Photo: AP)

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte says he is ready to resign if coalition squabbles persist

Giuseppe Conte is seeking a firm mandate to continue dialogue with EU over Italy's public debt.

04 Jun 2019 4:32 PM

The former foreign secretary is popular among the grassroots Tory members, but they will only get a vote once the party's MPs have whittled down the ever-growing candidates list to a final two. (Photo: File)

Boris Johnson launches campaign to become next British PM after May's exit

Johnson expressed support for increased education and police funding and said he would 'unite' a country fractured by Brexit.

04 Jun 2019 11:44 AM

'Brexit has been a vaccine against anti-EU propaganda and fake news.' (Photo:AP)

Brexit is vaccine against anti-EU propaganda; says EU council President

Donald Tusk was speaking after EU leaders met in Brussels to discuss the European Parliament election results.

29 May 2019 11:46 AM

Farage only registered his party in February but succeeded in leveraging his reputation as one of the architects of the 2016 referendum. (Photo:AP)

Nigel Farage frames post-Brexit push on UK parliament

Farage's brand new election vehicle seized on voter discontent with Brexit's repeated delays to win nearly 32 percent of the ballot.

28 May 2019 8:44 AM

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AFP)

UK needs a leader

The EU began as a much simpler common market and evolved to ease the movement of people also across frontiers.

26 May 2019 12:05 AM

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday she would quit, triggering a contest that will bring a new leader to power. (Photo:AP)

Theresa May resigns: Timeline of UK PM's turmoil filled 3 years at Downing Street

British Prime Minister Theresa May bowed out after nearly three years as Prime Minister on Friday.

24 May 2019 3:58 PM

British Prime Minister Theresa May made the announcement about her deparure. (Photo:AP)

Theresa May announces her resignation as British PM

After a crisis-riven premiership of almost three years, May will resign on Friday June 7, paving way for contest to decide new UK PM.

24 May 2019 2:20 PM

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