London: Even as countries around the world ramp up screening for the deadly Ebola virus at airports, researchers have warned that due to the long incubation...
Brasilia: Brazilian authorities have arrested at least 18 people linked with state oil giant Petrobras corruption case. The investigation named “Operation Car Wash” has led to...
Brisbane: Boosting global economic growth, encouraging private sector investment in infrastructure, and cracking down on multinational companies which avoid tax were the top issues on the...
London: Nicola Sturgeon Friday took over the leadership of the Scottish National Party (SNP) from Alex Salmond, the outspoken Scottish first minister who had led the...
Geneva: The Islamic State (IS) used extreme violence against both civilians and captured fighters in Syria, the UN has said in its latest report. The report...
Brisbane: The leaders of the BRICS countries met here Saturday on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit. The leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra...
Nairobi: Kenya’s ministry of health said Friday it would send 700 medical workers to Ebola-hit West African countries in late November. The country’s Cabinet Secretary for...
Cairo: The police in Egypt Friday arrested several supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi for participating in anti-government protests and inciting violence, a media report...
Moscow: On the eve of G20 summit in Australia, Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday lambasted the US for violating core principles of multilateralism by imposing sanctions...
Yangon: US President Barrack Obama Friday met Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi at her residence here, media reported. Obama urged for “free, fair and...
