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Nepal PM Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba (Photo: AFP)

Nepal Parliament endorses laws barring criminals, corrupt from...

Nepal is set to hold two rounds of provincial and federal elections in November and December this year

5 Sept 2017 3:40 PM IST

The discovery of human bones at the alleged murderers former home in Brittany has sparked hope that the truth will prevail. (Photo: Pixabay)

Century-old French murder still a mystery after 'animal' bone...

Prosecutor Jean-Philippe Recappe said investigators were checking if the bone pieces, one of which may be a femur, were...

28 Feb 2018 8:22 PM IST

Pro-democracy lawmakers were dragged out of Hong Kongs legislature by security guards on Thursday after they heckled the citys pro-Beijing leader for a second day running, the latest outburst of political rancour in the strife-torn city. (Photo: screengrab/ AFP video)

Hong Kong lawmakers dragged from chamber as leader heckled for second...

But chaos erupted once more as her political opponents chanted slogans and were dragged one by one from the chamber.

17 Oct 2019 1:27 PM IST

Facebook and other internet companies have been facing increased scrutiny over how they handle user data. (Photo: AP)

Lawmakers slam Facebook, recommend stiffer regulation

The report on fake news and disinformation on social media sites followed an 18-month investigation.

18 Feb 2019 12:07 PM IST

In the video, the cop is trying to explain Veer Singh Bhuria, a Congress lawmaker that he issued challan as the motorcyclist was triple-riding without a number plate but Bhria goes on to support the lawbreakers. (Photo: Twitter I ANI)

Watch: Congress lawmaker argues with cop performing duty

Congress lawmaker Veer Singh Bhuria argued with traffic cop for issuing penalty to motorcyclist for violating traffic...

6 Jun 2019 11:29 AM IST

Associations are to sign a charter of respect for French values and pay back state funds if they cross the line (AP)

France passes anti-radicalism bill that worries Muslims

Critics say these provisions are already covered in existing laws

17 Feb 2021 4:35 AM IST

The move comes days after the Public Broadcasting Service aired a documentary on H-1B visa programme that allows skilled workers from countries like India to fill high-tech jobs in the US. (Photo: DC/File)

US lawmakers urges Trump to crackdown outsourcing companies and reform...

The lawmakers said their legislation provides protections for American workers and visa holders as it calls for more...

2 Aug 2017 4:41 PM IST

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. (Photo: AP

Gay marriages could be law this year, say Australian leaders

Gay-rights advocates say enough lawmakers already back marriage equality to make same-sex marriage legal in Australia...

8 Aug 2017 12:35 PM IST

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

Theresa May to tell ministers: stop leaking details of cabinet rifts

May will warn ministers on Tuesday that cabinet discussions should not be leaked and that public squabbling must end,...

18 July 2017 12:31 PM IST

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: AP)

UN chief urges Maldives to lift blockade of parliament

Guterres voiced concern over 'gradual erosion of basic democratic norms and principles' in the country and has urged a...

28 July 2017 12:55 PM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

UK PM Theresa May announces new Cabinet ministers despite weakened...

The Prime Minister is seeking a deal with a Northern Irish party to prop up the Conservative minority administration.

12 Jun 2017 10:00 AM IST