US seeks trade sanctions in India poultry dispute: WTO
The United States is seeking trade sanctions against India after winning a dispute at the World Trade Organization regarding Indian restrictions on imports of U.S. poultry meat, eggs and live pigs, the WTO said on Friday.
Jul 08, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
IOC fully respects IAAF's decision to uphold ban on Russia
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Saturday it supported the IAAF's "strong stance against doping" following the athletics ruling body's extension of Russia's ban.
Jun 18, 2016, 23:28 PM IST
IT worker at Panama Papers firm arrested in Geneva: Report
An information technology worker at the Geneva office of Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of the Panama Papers scandal, has been arrested, Switzerland's Le Temps newspaper reported today.
Jun 16, 2016, 00:02 AM IST
Crimes against humanity since 1991 in Eritrea: UN
Eritrea`s government has systematically committed crimes against humanity over the last 25 years, with top ranking officials bearing direct responsibility, UN investigators said Wednesday.
Jun 08, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
Syrian President says ''real'' negotiations not on in Geneva
Assad made his remarks in his first address to the newly elected parliament, when he also congratulated lawmakers on an record turnout during the election in April.
Jun 07, 2016, 19:41 PM IST
Switzerland supports India's NSG membership bid; PM Modi, Swiss President issue joint statement in Geneva
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a joint press statement with Switzerland President Johann Schneider-Ammann.
Jun 06, 2016, 15:11 PM IST
Modi in Geneva: PM meets President of Swiss Federation Johann Schneider-Ammann; black money on agenda
Prime Minister Modi is likely to raise the issue of black money stashed by Indians in Swiss banks.
Jun 06, 2016, 09:33 AM IST
Narendra Modi reaches Geneva; likely to seek Switzerland's support for India's NSG membership
Ahead of his five-nation tour, Modi had described Switzerland as India's key partner in Europe.
Jun 06, 2016, 03:55 AM IST
Money for nothing? Swiss vote on basic income for all
In a global first, the Swiss will vote Sunday on a radical proposal to provide the entire population with enough money to live on, no strings attached.
Jun 05, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Sonia Gandhi received bribe in AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal: Subramanian Swamy
The VVIP chopper deal resurfaced after an Italian court last month referred to Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh among others in connection with the chopper deal.
May 03, 2016, 13:02 PM IST
Syrian conflict in many ways out of control, warns John Kerry
Syria's civil war is "in many ways out of control" US Secretary of State John Kerry warned today, vowing to work hard in the "coming hours" to salvage a tattered truce.
May 02, 2016, 18:31 PM IST
John Kerry to travel to Geneva on Sunday in show of support for Syria ceasefire: US
A new round of UN-backed Syria peace talks is set to begin on May 10 in Geneva.
May 01, 2016, 04:09 AM IST
Residents flee as air strikes shake Syria`s Aleppo
Terrified residents fled a new wave of air strikes on rebel-held areas of Syria`s divided city of Aleppo Saturday, as key regime backer Russia rejected calls to rein in its ally.
May 01, 2016, 00:42 AM IST
John Kerry to travel to Geneva in show of support for Syria ceasefire: US
US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Geneva Sunday in a show of support for the ceasefire between the Syrian government and rebel forces, US officials said Saturday.
Apr 30, 2016, 23:54 PM IST
Barack Obama to send 250 more special forces, troops to Syria
President Barack Obama on Monday said the US would send up to 250 more special forces and other military personnel to Syria to help rebels fight Islamic State group jihadists.
Apr 26, 2016, 00:19 AM IST
At UNHRC, India decries 'undemocratic systems' fostering global divide
India has decried the "undemocratic systems" that block developing countries from participating in international decision-making, leading to the perpetuation of the global development divide that can be traced to colonialism's legacy.
Apr 25, 2016, 22:13 PM IST
UN begins evacuation of Syria wounded as peace talks fray
The UN began evacuating hundreds of wounded people from besieged Syrian towns today in a rare sign of humanitarian progress amid faltered peace talks and a fraying ceasefire.
Apr 21, 2016, 02:04 AM IST
Up to 500 feared dead in Mediterranean shipwreck last week
As many as 500 people are feared dead after a shipwreck last week in the Mediterranean Sea, two international groups said today, describing survivors' accounts of panicked passengers who desperately tried to stay afloat by jumping between vessels.
Apr 21, 2016, 01:28 AM IST
Syria opposition leaders leave Geneva talks after market strikes
Syrian opposition leaders started leaving Geneva after air strikes on markets in the northwest killed at least 44 people, saying they could not take part in peace talks while civilians were dying daily.
Apr 20, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Syria peace talks near collapse as opposition declares pause
Syrian peace talks came close to collapse on Monday, with the mainstream opposition announcing a pause in talks at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, although it agreed to keep its negotiating team in the city.
Apr 19, 2016, 03:04 AM IST
