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‘I have to beg your pardon,’ Pope Francis said as he started the address about 10 minutes late. (Photo: AP)

Pope Francis stuck in elevator for 25 minutes, freed by fire brigade after 25 minutes

He explained that there had been electrical power problem and that he had been stuck in elevator until freed by Vatican fire officers.

01 Sep 2019 5:06 PM

At least 20 children, ranging from newborns to 2-year-olds, have been affected, Spain’s Health Ministry has said. (Photo: AP)

Children grow body hair from alleged drug mix-up in Spain

The mislabeled medicine was recalled in July and the company was closed down until an investigation into the error is completed.

01 Sep 2019 3:05 PM

Demonstrators raised slogans against Pakistani Army for abducting, torturing and killing Baloch political activists. (Photo: ANI)

Baloch hold anti-Pakistan protest to demand release of disappeared activists

The protests were organised by Baloch National Movement (BNM) (UK-zone) on the occasion of the International Day of the Disappeared.

31 Aug 2019 9:28 AM

Britain's Brexit negotiators are to meet their EU counterparts twice a week throughout September, London said Thursday, in a bid to strike a new divorce deal. (Photo: Representational Image/ File)

UK, EU Brexit teams to meet twice-weekly in September

Britain is due to leave European Union on October 31 without withdrawal agreement, unless one can be struck and then approved by parliament.

30 Aug 2019 3:17 PM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced the suspension of parliament in the final weeks before Britain's EU departure date, enraging anti-Brexit MPs. (Photo: File)

Queen approves British Parliament suspension weeks before Brexit Departure: UK PM

Queen Elizabeth II has approved the request to close what has been the longest session of parliament in nearly 400 years.

29 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

EAM S Jaishankar met Polish PM in Warsaw. (Photo: ANI)

EAM S Jaishankar holds meeting with Polish PM in Warsaw

They also reviewed preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vladivostok next week.

29 Aug 2019 10:30 AM

The move to shut down Parliament – known as prorogation – has caused controversy, with critics saying it would stop MPs being able to use legislative measures to prevent a damaging British exit from the European Union (EU) as part of Johnson's ‘do or die’ Brexit pledge. (Photo: AP)

British PM Boris Johnson seeks Parliament suspension until October 14

It is seen as an attempt to prevent tabling and debating of other major legislation, including Oppn attempt to prevent a no-deal Brexit.

28 Aug 2019 5:30 PM

'40 years to the day I first came to Moscow. The world has changed but India-Russia relations remain steady,' Jaishankar tweeted on Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter | @DrSJaishankar )

Jaishankar holds talks with Russian counterpart for PM Modi's visit

Jaishankar and Lavrov took stock of preparations for the prime minister's visit and the 20th Annual Bilateral Summit.

28 Aug 2019 5:03 PM

This is Jaishankar's first visit to the Russian capital after assuming office in May, during which he will also co-chair the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission - Technical and Economic Cooperation. (Photo: ANI)

Jaishankar to meet Russian counterpart in Moscow tomorrow

Modi will be the chief guest at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok which will be held from September 4 to 6.

27 Aug 2019 9:18 PM

Melania Trump's husband, US President Donald Trump, stands by her with downcast eyes. (Photo: Twitter)

Photo of Melania Trump, Justin Trudeau at G7 goes viral, here's what netizens have to say

The picture shows US First Lady Melania Trump leaning towards Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a customary kiss on the cheek.

27 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

US President Donald Trump supports Russia's readmission into the group, and put forth a proposal for the same during this year's G7 summit held in the French city of Biarritz. (Photo: ANI)

G7 leaders fail to reach consensus on Russia's reinstatement into format

Russia was removed from the format, then known as G8, following its annexation of Crimea in the spring of 2014.

27 Aug 2019 12:47 PM

Trump said layers of US tariffs have hurt China so badly that it will have no choice but to make a trade deal with the United States. (Photo: File)

'Sorry, it's the way I negotiate': Donald Trump on US-China trade

Trump was challenged on a negotiating style in which he praises Chinese President Xi Jinping one day and castigates him the next.

27 Aug 2019 12:39 PM

The 48-year-old was discovered on Friday near the seaside resort of Zeebrugge, wearing a makeshift life jacket made of empty plastic bottles and carrying a small bag with his identity papers, the prosecutor’s office in Bruges said. (Representational Image)

Body of Iraqi migrant who tried to swim to Britain found off Belgium

Officials believe the man drowned while trying to swim from a beach in northern France to Britain.

27 Aug 2019 12:26 PM

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Monday said that Senegal may soon place a 'substantial order' for e-rickshaws. (Photo: File)

Sengal to soon place 'substantial order' for e-rickshaws: Vijay Gokhale

This statement comes after the Senegalese President Macky Sall held a brief meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning.

27 Aug 2019 10:41 AM

President Donald Trump returned home from the Group of Seven Summit held in the French city of Biarritz from August 24 to 26. (Photo: PTI)

White House counts ‘helping reduce India-Pak tension’ among 5 takeaways from G7

In a tweet, the White House said during the meeting with Modi, Trump also acknowledged India's role as a critical partner in Afghanistan.

27 Aug 2019 10:06 AM

Tensions have risen between France and Brazil after Macron tweeted that the fires burning in the Amazon basin amounted to an international crisis and should be discussed as a top priority at the G7 summit. (Photo: AFP)

'Use funds to reforest Europe': Brazil rejects G7 aid to fight Amazon fires

'We appreciate the offer, but maybe those resources are more relevant to reforest Europe,' Lorenzoni, chief of staff to Prez Bolsonaro said.

27 Aug 2019 9:57 AM

Ahead of the G7 summit, Macron had bitterly accused Bolsonaro of lying to him at the G20 meeting in Osaka in June about his commitments on climate change. (Photo: AFP)

Macron slams Brazil President after 'extraordinarily rude' comments about wife

Jair Bolsonaro and Emmanuel Macron have repeatedly locked horns in the past week over the fires ravaging the Amazon basin.

27 Aug 2019 8:22 AM

PM Narendra Modi with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. (Photo: ANI)

Brexit: UK, India agree to form team for progress in economic agenda

The two countries also discussed the situation in the Gulf on the need to find a new pathway 'if the Iran nuclear deal is not acceptable'.

26 Aug 2019 8:32 PM

PM Narendra Modi with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: ANI)

'Abrogating Article 370 is India's internal matter' PM Modi to UN Secretary General

PM said that terrorism was the primary threat and concern and certain restrictions will remain in place in J&K to ensure law and order.

26 Aug 2019 7:49 PM

The two leaders held 40-minute discussions in Biarritz, the French town which is hosting the meeting of the world's most industrialised nations. (Photo: AP)

‘He speaks very good English, just doesn’t want to talk’: PM laughs at Donald Trump's remark

PM Modi firmly asserted that all issues between India, Pakistan were bilateral and ‘that is why we don't bother any other country’ on it.

26 Aug 2019 7:00 PM

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