Four dead, buildings down as earthquake of 6.4 magnitude rocks Albania, strongest in decades
Two women were found in the rubble of an apartment building in the northern village of Thumane, and a man died in the town of Kurbin after panicking and jumping out of a building, a Defence Ministry spokeswoman said.
Nov 26, 2019, 13:04 PM IST
Euro 2020 qualifiers: France celebrate 2-0 win in Albania's new stadium
Having already booked their berth in next year`s 24-nation tournament, France finished top of the group on 25 points from 10 games, two ahead of second-placed Turkey.
Nov 18, 2019, 09:57 AM IST
France show impressive squad depth in Albania and Andorra wins
Midfielders Paul Pogba and Ngolo Kante, as well as start striker Kylian Mbappe, missed the games through injuries but their absence was barely felt as Les Bleus scored seven goals in two outings.
Sep 11, 2019, 17:10 PM IST
Ethnic kin of Swiss scorers Granit Xhaka, Xherdan Shaqiri rush to pay their World Cup fines
The swiss players were fined over making political gestures after scoring a goal during FIFA World Cup 2018 match.
Jun 28, 2018, 00:52 AM IST
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury wins on boxing comeback
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury forced Sefer Seferi to quit after four rounds of a comfortable comeback on Saturday.
Jun 10, 2018, 10:19 AM IST
Israel soccer attack plotter killed in Syria: Official
Lavdrim Muhaxheri was killed in a June 7 air strike near Mayadin, which is close to Deir Ezzor in eastern Syria, coalition spokesman Colonel Ryan Dillon said.
Aug 04, 2017, 00:22 AM IST
Albania's ruling Socialists set to win: Exit poll
The exit poll by Italy's IPR Marketing, with a margin of error of two percent, showed the Socialists are set to win between 45 and 49 percent of the vote, which could secure them more than half of the seats in parliament.
Jun 26, 2017, 09:26 AM IST
Living in fear: children trapped by Albania`s vendetta
They lead a life clouded by misery, often robbed of the opportunity of going to school -- and the fear of being killed is a daily reality.
Jul 14, 2016, 09:05 AM IST
20 Russians thrown out of France amid new Euro hooligan alert
Twenty Russians including a far-right agitator were to be thrown out of France today as the city of Lens went into lockdown ahead of England's next Euro 2016 match.
Jun 16, 2016, 18:49 PM IST
France beats Albania by 2-0 at Euro 2016
France beat Albania by 2-0 in Marseille and booked its place in the knockout rounds of Euro 2016.
Jun 16, 2016, 03:30 AM IST
Football: Albania can score against France - De Biasi
Albania coach Gianni De Biasi feels his underdogs could score against France in Marseille on Wednesday to get his team`s Euro 2016 prospects back on track.
Jun 15, 2016, 02:35 AM IST
Oh brother! Xhakas set to clash at Euro 2016
European Championship history is set to be made Saturday when Granit Xhaka plays for Switzerland against his brother Taulant Xhaka in Albania`s colours.
Jun 10, 2016, 20:48 PM IST
Germany should back Austria on controlling border with Italy against migrants: Transport minister
Germany should support Austria in stemming an expected increase in migrants trying to get to northern Europe by sending police to help control the Brenner border with Italy, Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt said on Tuesday.
Apr 05, 2016, 08:51 AM IST
Woman drags swan for selfie, leaves it to die
A female tourist has been spotted dragging a swan out of a Macedonian lake, taking a selfie with it and leaving it to die, a media report said.
Mar 11, 2016, 14:07 PM IST
No Albania EU membership without justice reform: Mogherini
Albania must carry out a "deep reform" of its justice system before it can be considered for European Union membership, the bloc`s foreign policy chief said during a visit to Tirana.
Mar 04, 2016, 10:55 AM IST
Albanian newsreaders strip down to boost audience
Wearing open jackets and nothing underneath, the young women reading the headlines on Zjarr TV are an unprecedented sight in Albania.
Mar 02, 2016, 13:12 PM IST
Clashes at German refugee camp leave 14 injured: Report
Clashes at a refugee camp near the central German city of Kassel on Sunday left 14 people injured, the DPA news agency reported.
Sep 28, 2015, 05:35 AM IST
