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Trump is due to decide by mid-November whether to impose the supplemental tariffs on cars built in EU countries -- a step particularly feared by the big German automakers. (Photo: AFP | File)

'Trump will not impose tariffs on imported European cars': outgoing EU chief

Trump's administration has been threatening since last year to impose tariffs on auto imports to defend the US automaking sector.

08 Nov 2019 3:12 PM

The international community does have a role in diffusing tension in Kashmir and an India-Pakistan dialogue could help arrive at a solution akin to the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland, which allows a level of free exchange on both sides of the border, opined strategic experts in London over the Kashmir crisis on Thursday. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

UK panel debates situation in Kashmir, calls for India-Pak dialogue

While the diplomat was vehement that Pakistan stands ready to resume a bilateral dialogue with India.

08 Nov 2019 2:49 PM

A pilot accidentally set off a hijack alarm on a plane at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on Wednesday, triggering a huge security operation by Dutch police. (Representational Image)

Pilot accidentally sets off hijack alarm, triggers chaos at Amsterdam airport

Schiphol is one of Europe's busiest airports, handling more than 70 million passengers a year, according to its website.

07 Nov 2019 1:25 PM

A White House statement about the call did not give any specifics on the two leaders' discussion of trade issues. (Photo: File)

Johnson urges Trump to lift Scotch whisky tariffs

Boris Johnson also urged Trump not to impose tariffs on car exports, the statement added.

06 Nov 2019 12:43 PM

The 48-year-old is expected to be produced before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London to make another attempt at being let out on bail until his trial in May next year. (Photo: File)

UK court set to hear Nirav Modi's new bail application today

Nirav has been in custody at Wandsworth prison in south-west London, one of England's most overcrowded prisons, since his arrest in March.

06 Nov 2019 9:27 AM

Rajnath will also inaugurate, along with Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov, 'India-Russia Defence Industry Cooperation Conference'. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath Singh arrives in Moscow to boost defence cooperation with Russia

The conference will discuss ways to promote defence industrial cooperation between India and Russia.

05 Nov 2019 3:36 PM

Police stopped the truck on a highway near the northern Greek city of Xanthi for a regular check. They arrested the driver and took him and the migrants to a nearby police station for identification. (Photo: Twitter)

Police find 41 migrants alive in truck in northern Greece

The migrants were not injured, one of the officials said, adding that the refrigeration system had not been turned on.

05 Nov 2019 3:24 PM

Eighteen women serving in British Parliament said that they are not seeking election due to abuse threats and a culture of intimidation, New York Times reported on Monday. (Photo: Representational/ ANI)

18 woman MPs to not seek re-election in British Parliament due to abuse

The women are among 50 members of Parliament who will not stand in the election scheduled for December 12.

05 Nov 2019 3:04 PM

The new Speaker will now give up his party affiliation while rival parties are traditionally not expected to field a candidate to contest his seat in elections. (Photo: Twitter)

Lindsay Hoyle replaces Bercow as Speaker of House, vows to restore UK Parl’s reputation

Hoyle, a Labour MP for 22 years and Bercow's deputy since 2010, beat out 6 other contenders in protracted day of voting in House of Commons.

05 Nov 2019 10:01 AM

The driver has been arrested. (Photo: Representational)

Over 40 migrants found alive in refrigerated truck in Greece

The migrants, of apparent Afghan origin, were mostly in good condition.

04 Nov 2019 7:18 PM

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 vying for the job.

04 Nov 2019 10:03 AM

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)

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.

03 Nov 2019 12:09 PM

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 man's fatal shooting

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

02 Nov 2019 4:59 PM

"Unless the UK urgently changes course and alleviates his inhumane situation, Assange's continued exposure to arbitrariness and abuse may soon end up costing his life," the UN special rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, Nils Melzer, said in a statement. (Photo: File)

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 diplomatic files in 2010.

02 Nov 2019 9:23 AM

Trump's comments appear at odds with his previous pledge in September. (Photo: File)

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.

01 Nov 2019 7:10 PM

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 during his 10-yr tenure

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

01 Nov 2019 12:56 PM

MPs approved Keith Vaz's suspension after the Parliament Standards Committee concluded in its report that the 62-year-old Goan-origin Labour Party MP for Leicester East had "disregarded" the law when he "expressed willingness" to purchase cocaine for male prostitutes. (Photo: File)

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'.

01 Nov 2019 12:16 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said in Parliament that the UK's long-standing stance of Kashmir being a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan remains unchanged although the situation in the Valley is of "profound" concern to the country. (Photo: File)

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

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

31 Oct 2019 12:28 PM

The 48-year-old, who is fighting extradition to India, has reportedly sighted anxiety and depression in the latest application. (Photo: File)

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 necessary.

30 Oct 2019 7:55 PM

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 December 1946.

30 Oct 2019 2:13 PM

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