London: Around 35 per cent of directors of British business firms think there is a high risk of a recession this year, says a survey. A poll by the Institute of Directors (IoD) said that of the 1,000 directors polled, about... (Continue reading)
Brussels: Eurozone finance ministers have reached an agreement on a second bailout for Greece worth 130 billion euros (172 billion dollars), diplomats in Brussels said early Tuesday after more than 12 hours of negotiations. After more than 12 hours of talks,... (Continue reading)
United Nations: A top United Nations official has lauded efforts by authorities in New Delhi for carrying out a drill to assess their preparedness in the event of a disaster, encouraging all high seismic cities to follow the Indian capital’s... (Continue reading)
Washington: The United States on Tuesday said that it would wait for the results of the investigations into the bombing on an Israeli diplomatic vehicle in New Delhi before determining any possible Iranian role in it. “We are not going to... (Continue reading)
Washington: U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration has requested a fund of nearly $770 million to boost political and other reforms in Arab countries undergoing pro-democracy revolutions. The new fund is part of $51.6 billion requested for the State Department and US... (Continue reading)
New Delhi: India and Saudi Arabia are all set to give a boost to their defence ties and understanding with discussion on areas of mutual benefits from February 13. “A.K. Antony will embark on a two-day visit to Riyadh from Monday.... (Continue reading)
Islamabad: Pakistan’s top court on Friday threw out an appeal from embattled Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani against contempt charges, paving the way for him to be indicted next week. The Supreme Court earlier this month ordered Gilani to appear on... (Continue reading)
Washington: Noting that India is increasingly getting concerned about China’s posture on its border, a top US intelligence official on Wednesday said that the Indian Army is strengthening itself for a “limited conflict” with China. “Despite public statements intended to downplay... (Continue reading)
London: Despite the resignation by a senior member of the sustainability commission on the Bhopal tragedy issue, organisers of the London 2012 Olympics have said there were no plans to drop Dow Chemical as the sponsor of the wrap around... (Continue reading)
Kathmandu: Students in Nepal have shut down the capital with a general strike to protest price increases for gasoline, diesel and cooking fuel. The strike closed schools and markets in Katmandu on Wednesday. The streets were quiet except for groups of... (Continue reading)