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Bercow also faced accusations that he fostered a culture of bullying within parliament. (Photo: File)

British MPs vote to find new house Speaker after Bercow's exit

Hoyle, Bercow's deputy since 2010, is odds-on favourite to fill his shoes but other political heavyweights are also...

4 Nov 2019 10:03 AM IST

$Diljeet Grewal was found guilty of rape, sexual assault and aggravated burglary at Isleworth Crown Court and sentenced on Friday to 15 years behind bars, with a further five years on \licence\ to be monitored upon release. (Photo: News.met.police.uk)$ World

Indian-origin man raped, robbed woman in UK, jailed for15 years

After Diljeet Grewal left, the woman was able to call a friend who was outside the UK, who in turn contacted the police.

3 Nov 2019 12:09 PM IST

A former Georgia police officer convicted of aggravated assault and other crimes in the fatal shooting of an unarmed, naked man was sentenced Friday to 12 years in prison. (Photo: AP)

'Uniform, gun not license to kill': Ex-US cop gets 12 years in naked...

Prosecutors asked for 25 years in prison followed by five years on probation, while defense attorneys asked for five...

2 Nov 2019 4:59 PM IST

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaking at a news conference in central London. His arrest reignites a debate about Assange, former computer hacker and founder of WikiLeaks, being a journalist or not. (Photo: AP)

UK's treatment of Julian Assange putting his life 'at risk': UN expert

Assange is facing extradition request by US over charges he violated US Espionage Act by publishing military and...

2 Nov 2019 9:23 AM IST

US President Donald Trump (Photo: AP)

UK defends Brexit deal after Trump trade warning

The US president also launched a stinging attack on the country's main opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn.

1 Nov 2019 7:10 PM IST

The man in the middle of more than three years of fiery parliamentary debates has proved a controversial figure, loathed by pro-Brexit supporters and hailed by its foes. (Photo: AP)

Britain Speaker John Bercow yelled 'order, order' over 14,000 times...

A social media mash-up by German television of Bercow trying to calm down rowdy MPs has been seen thousands of times.

1 Nov 2019 12:56 PM IST

Keith Vaz has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting measures for addressing concerns of Indian diaspora in the UK affected by the demonetisation. (Photo: AFP)

British Parliament suspends Indian-origin MP Keith Vaz for 6 months

The Labour Party said it accepted the suspension recommendation, describing it as a 'sad day for us'.

1 Nov 2019 12:16 PM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AP)

Kashmir an issue between India, Pak, UK's stance unchanged: Boris...

Boris Johnson's statement came in the backdrop of the two-day trip of 23 members of European Parliament to J&K to assess...

31 Oct 2019 12:28 PM IST

Nirav Modi moves new bail application, hearing on November 6

Modi is likely to appear via video link or may even be produced in person if the court listings officials deem that...

30 Oct 2019 7:55 PM IST

A file photo of Srinagars historic Lal Chowk (left) during a shutdown against plight of political prisoners in response to a call from the separatists.

Two Manipur separatists announce 'Manipur govt in exile' in UK

Separatists claimed the sovereign State of Manipur was excluded from India by the Order in Council by his Majesty on 27...

30 Oct 2019 2:13 PM IST

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg attended the Friday For Future rally in Berlin, Germany. (Photo: AP)

Climate activist Greta Thunberg declines environmental award

She honoured at a Stockholm ceremony held by the Nordic Council, a regional body for inter-parliamentary cooperation.

30 Oct 2019 10:00 AM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AP)

British MPs vote in favour of holding general elections on December 12

The House of Commons approved the bill by a margin of 430 to 20, paving the way for the general election.

30 Oct 2019 8:58 AM IST