Thousands march against coal ahead of climate conference in Bonn
The issue of whether to end coal production has been one of the sticking points in coalition negotiations between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her would-be allies: the Greens and the pro-business Free Democrats (FDP).
Nov 05, 2017, 00:14 AM IST
Rocky start for UN climate talks in Bonn
Today will be the first opportunity for rank-and-file negotiators to weigh in on a new draft whittled down from 80 pages to 20 by two senior diplomats -- one from Algeria, the other from the United States -- leading the process.
Oct 19, 2015, 08:44 AM IST
Last round of UN climate talks before Paris summit
UN climate negotiators will meet tomorrow for their last session ahead of a major conference in Paris to hammer out the details of what's envisioned to become the most ambitious agreement ever to fight global warming.
Oct 18, 2015, 18:07 PM IST
Indian-origin Ashok Sridharan leads in mayoral polls in Bonn
An Indian-origin candidate of German Chancellor Angela Merkel-led Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is the favourite in today's mayoral election in the city of Bonn, according to latest opinion polls.
Sep 13, 2015, 13:43 PM IST
Indian-origin man leads in mayoral polls in Bonn
A 49-year-old Indian-origin man in German city of Bonn has emerged as the front-runner for the city's top job ahead of this Sunday's polls to elect a new mayor, according to a opinion poll.
Sep 11, 2015, 13:36 PM IST
