Only a third of Russia's air strikes in Syria targeting IS: US official
Of the 5,000 air strikes carried out by Russia, about 70 percent hit rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad, rather than supporting the efforts of the U.S-led coalition: US official.
Jan 09, 2016, 20:11 PM IST
Belgian police find Paris fugitive Salah Abdeslam's fingerprint in flat
Belgian police have found three vests for possible use in suicide attacks, traces of explosives and a fingerprint of fugitive Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam at a flat in Brussels, prosecutors said on Friday.
Jan 08, 2016, 16:05 PM IST
Belgium lowers level of terror alert
The alerts were issued following the terror attacks in Paris on November 13 that killed 130 people.
Jan 04, 2016, 19:18 PM IST
World welcomes New Year despite terror fears
Australia`s biggest city, Sydney, was traditionally the first to host a major New Year`s bash.
Jan 01, 2016, 01:27 AM IST
Six more held over New Year 'attack plot' in Brussels
The six new suspects were detained following seven police raids in and around the Belgian capital in which computer equipment, mobile phones and "airsoft material" were seized.
Dec 31, 2015, 19:24 PM IST
World prepares to welcome New Year despite terror fears
Australia`s biggest city, Sydney, traditionally the first to host a major event to ring in the New Year, held its 9:00pm (1000 GMT) family fireworks, with pyrotechnics exploding over the harbour ahead of the main show at midnight.
Dec 31, 2015, 18:46 PM IST
Belgium charges 10th suspect over Paris attacks
He has been charged with "terrorist murder" and involvement in the activities of a terrorist group.
Dec 31, 2015, 15:41 PM IST
Brussels New Year fireworks cancelled over attack fears
Authorities in the Belgian capital Brussels on Wednesday called off the city`s traditional New Year`s Eve fireworks display, citing fears of a militant attack.
Dec 31, 2015, 09:28 AM IST
Brussels cancels New Year`s festivities, fireworks over terror threat: Mayor
The annual New Year`s Eve festivities and fireworks in the heart of Brussels have been cancelled for security reasons, the mayor announced on Wednesday, as the Belgian capital remains on high alert over a possible terror threat.
Dec 31, 2015, 02:06 AM IST
GVK Biosciences row: India, EU to meet on Jan 18 in Brussels
India and EU are expected to meet on January 18 in Brussels.
Dec 30, 2015, 16:01 PM IST
Two arrested on suspicion of planning attacks in Brussels
Belgian police arrested two people suspected of planning attacks in Brussels during New Year`s celebrations after an investigation revealed serious threats against "several emblematic sites" in the capital, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Dec 29, 2015, 14:22 PM IST
Mother of Paris attacker says she missed warning signs
The mother of one of the Paris attackers has told a local Belgian television station that she had missed the warning signs, and not spotted that her son had been radicalised.
Dec 28, 2015, 09:42 AM IST
Paris attacks: Ninth persons held in Belgium
The Belgian authorities have charged a ninth person in connection with last month`s deadly Paris attacks, the prosecutor`s office said Thursday.
Dec 24, 2015, 14:59 PM IST
David Cameron points to 'Brexit' referendum next year
British Prime Minister David Cameron strongly suggested on Friday that he would hold his promised in-out referendum on EU membership in 2016 after securing a deal on his "Brexit" reform demands.
Dec 19, 2015, 00:25 AM IST
EU leaders agree to fast-track new border force
European Council President Donald Tusk said leaders agreed there was a "delivery deficit" to stem chaotic movements that have put Europe`s Schengen open-borders area in jeopardy.
Dec 18, 2015, 07:26 AM IST
Not all Syrians in Turkey `dying to go to Europe`
The European Union wants to see more people who find the right conditions to live in Turkey rather than travelling to Europe.
Dec 17, 2015, 10:27 AM IST
Belgium seeks two new 'dangerous' Paris attack suspects
The fake identity card of one of the suspects was also used to wire money from Brussels to Paris and the cousin of attacks ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud four days after the massacre in the French capital, the Belgian prosecutor's office said.
Dec 05, 2015, 08:07 AM IST
NATO invites Montenegro to join, angering Russia
NATO on Wednesday invited Montenegro to become the 29th member of the US-led military alliance, defying Russia's warnings it would have to respond to what it branded a threat to its security.
Dec 02, 2015, 21:40 PM IST
France's Hollande slams 'scandalous' clashes at Paris climate talks
Hollande said that these disruptive elements have nothing to do with defenders of the environment.
Nov 29, 2015, 23:39 PM IST
Cats used as bait to lure tourists back to Brussels
After a five-day lockdown prompted by the maximum security alert, Brussels officials are attempting to entice back tourists who may have been scared away by images of soldiers armed with machine guns in the capital's deserted streets. Their secret weapon? Cats.
Nov 28, 2015, 16:12 PM IST
