Catalan leader delays parliamentary appearance till Tuesday: Spokesman
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has put off until Tuesday an appearance in the regional parliament at which some leaders have called for an independence declaration, a spokesman said Friday.
Oct 06, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
Spain's top court suspends Catalan Parliament's upcoming session
Spain`s Constitutional Court on Thursday announced it had preemptively suspended the Catalan Parliament`s upcoming plenary session in an attempt to thwart a unilateral declaration of independence by the region`s president.
Oct 06, 2017, 00:22 AM IST
Indonesian court jails ex-judge for eight years in graft case
A former Indonesian Constitutional Court judge was jailed for eight years on Monday for accepting bribes to influence court rulings, the state news agency Antara reported.
Sep 04, 2017, 18:45 PM IST
Colombia and FARC rebels extend weapon hand-in deadline
FARC rebels signed a peace deal late last year to put an end to more than 52 years of war.
May 30, 2017, 09:50 AM IST
South Korea's Park may be in larger cell than others, but lights out at 9
Dressed in the green jumpsuit of undertrials, ousted South Korean president Park Geun-hye's days at the Seoul Detention Centre will start at 6:30 a.m. and end at 9 p.m.
Mar 31, 2017, 11:44 AM IST
Germany's top court rejects bid to ban far-right NPD
Germany`s highest court Tuesday rejected a bid to ban the far-right National Democratic Party of Germany (NPD), arguing that the xenophobic fringe party does not pose a real threat to the democratic order.
Jan 17, 2017, 15:35 PM IST
South Koreans demand president's removal on New Year's Eve
Even on New Year's Eve, large crowds of South Koreans were expected to join another rally demanding the ouster of impeached President Park Geun-hye, who's determined to restore her powers through a court trial.
Dec 31, 2016, 11:51 AM IST
Indonesian court mulls gay sex ban
Indonesia`s Constitutional Court is considering making gay sex a crime, said a report.
Aug 04, 2016, 14:49 PM IST
Veteran Congo leader Sassou Nguesso sworn-in after re-election
Longtime Congolese leader Denis Sassou Nguesso was sworn in for another five-year term today following a contested presidential election last month that has raised tensions in the country.
Apr 17, 2016, 01:19 AM IST
