Wounded May seeks EU compromise to save Brexit deal

5 years ago

BRUSSELS–Bloodied but not yet beaten, Prime Minister Theresa May comes to Brussels for the second time in three days on Thursday, battling to save her Brexit deal and her career.  ...

Huawei executive gets bail in case rattling China ties

5 years ago

VANCOUVER– A Canadian court granted bail on Tuesday to a top Chinese telecom company executive wanted in the United States in a case that has rattled relations between China and the...

Papuan rebels refuse Indonesia's call to surrender over massacre

5 years ago

JAKARTA– Separatist Papuan rebels who killed at least 16 construction workers at a remote jungle camp refused Indonesia's demand to surrender Wednesday, as claims surfaced that the military murdered civilians...

Myanmar visit elevates ties to higher level: Myanmar's President

5 years ago

YANGON– The state visit of Indian President Ram Nath Kovind to Myanmar has elevated Myanmar-India friendly relations to a higher level, said Myanmar President U Win Myint.  Speaking...

Militants kill 4 Indian police in Kashmir

5 years ago

SRINAGAR, India–Suspected rebels attacked a police post in Indian-administered Kashmir Tuesday killing four officers, police said, two days after soldiers killed two teenage rebels in the restive territory.  ...

Madhya Pradesh, Congress, BJP

5 years ago

Bhopal ,India – The early trends coming from Madhya Pradesh indicated close fight between Congress and the incumbent BJP.  Though the Election Commission website showed BJP in lead...

Congo elections: Calm before the storm?

5 years ago

KINSHASA– The election posters are up, the candidates are doing the rounds and the party rallies are taking place almost without a hitch. But observers say plenty of...

8 police, 11 militants killed in clashes in southern Afghan province

5 years ago

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan–At least eight police officers and 11 Taliban militants were killed after clashes erupted in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar overnight, a local official said Tuesday.  "Sco...

Four killed in attack on Afghan security forces in Kabul

5 years ago

KABUL– At least four people were killed and another six injured after a suicide bomber targeted a convoy of security forces in Kabul early Tuesday, officials said, in the latest...

Brexit tour: May to meet EU leaders

5 years ago

BRUSSELS–Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May will meet EU leaders in Brussels on Tuesday as she tours European capitals seeking help to save her Brexit plan.  The president of...

Indian president visits Myanmar on ties

5 years ago

YANGON– Indian President Ram Nath Kovind arrived at Nay Pyi Taw on Monday for a state visit to Myanmar, according to official sources.  During the trip, the Indian...

German rail services disrupted due to strike

5 years ago

FRANKFURT AM MAIN– Rail services in Germany were severely disrupted Monday due to a strike by railworkers over pay, operator Deutsche Bahn said.  Inter-regional services were cancelled throughout...

Heavy screen time appears to impact childrens' brains: study

5 years ago

WASHINGTON–Researchers have found "different patterns" in brain scans among children who record heavy smart device and video game use, according to initial data from a major ongoing US study.  ...

Syrian state media withdraws report on airstrike near Damascus airport

5 years ago

Damascus ,Syria– Hours after reporting that Syrian air defences had repelled an attack near the Damascus International Airport, the country's state media on Sunday took down the reports, claiming that...

Russian ex-policeman convicted over 56 murders

5 years ago

MOSCOW– A Russian court on Monday found a former policeman guilty of 56 murders, while he is already serving a life sentence for killing 22 women, making him one of...