India concerned over Nepal's lack of political progress
"Violence and instability in parts of Nepal has worsened in the run-up to and after the adoption of Nepal's constitution in September 2015," the Indian statement said.
Nov 05, 2015, 05:30 AM IST
Syrians to decide on President Assad's future: Ban
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that "the future of Syria... should not be held up by the future of one man," adding that there is a need to rekindle political dialogue to find peace solutions in the war-torn country.
Nov 01, 2015, 08:19 AM IST
Russian billionaire strikes deal to settle 'divorce of the century'
Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev and his ex-wife Elena today announced they had reached a deal to settle their divorce, which had been dubbed the costliest break-up of all time.
Oct 21, 2015, 02:04 AM IST
Swiss Parliament shifts to right in vote dominated by migrant fears
Swiss voters swung to the right in parliamentary elections dominated by concerns over Europe's migrant crisis, with the country's largest party winning a record number of seats.
Oct 19, 2015, 07:58 AM IST
Switzerland votes for new parliament amid migrant fears
Switzerland votes for a new parliament on Sunday, with the populist right expected to strengthen its already dominant position amid concerns over migrants and asylum rules.
Oct 18, 2015, 09:46 AM IST
60 mn people in sub-Saharan Africa risk famine: Red Cross
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warned that a series of climatic shocks in 2014 and 2015 had decimated harvests and left many people in Gambia, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Senegal and Zimbabwe dependent on food aid to survive.
Oct 06, 2015, 03:14 AM IST
Over 500 children killed since start of Yemen conflict: UN
More than 500 children have been killed since the upsurge in violence in Yemen in March, while some 1.7 million youths are at risk of malnutrition, the United Nations said today.
Oct 02, 2015, 19:36 PM IST
Sri Lanka likely to dodge international probe into war crimes
Sri Lanka appears set to avoid an international inquiry into atrocities committed during its lengthy civil war if a new UN resolution is adopted next week.
Sep 25, 2015, 15:12 PM IST
UN Syria envoy seeks to restart peace talks
The UN`s envoy on Syria, Staffan de Mistura, held meetings this week aimed at reviving peace talks, a statement said Tuesday, amid mounting pressure to end the four-year war.
Sep 22, 2015, 18:54 PM IST
London fifth-priciest city in the world but earnings lag behind: UBS
London is the fifth most expensive city in the world to live in but wage levels have failed to keep up compared to other major centres, a report by Swiss Bank UBS has found.
Sep 18, 2015, 16:17 PM IST
Sri Lankan govt handed over UN war crimes report
The UN probe report on alleged war crimes committed during the final phase of Sri Lankan military's battle against the LTTE has been handed over to the government.
Sep 12, 2015, 15:30 PM IST
Geneva bans Uber in latest setback for US firm
Authorities in Geneva have banned Uber for breaching local taxi laws but the beleaguered US-based company said Tuesday it was appealing the order and denied any wrongdoing.
Apr 14, 2015, 16:56 PM IST
Black Money: Swiss police search HSBC offices; bank faces laundering probe
Geneva`s public prosecutor searched the premises of HSBC Holdings PLC in Geneva on Wednesday and said it had opened a criminal inquiry into allegations of aggravated money laundering.
Feb 18, 2015, 15:00 PM IST
`India's stand on WTO puts into doubt its credibility`
As the deadline to sign the WTO pact to ease worldwide customs rules lapsed at midnight in Geneva on Thursday, two influential American lawmakers on Friday criticised India for digging its heels in on the Trade Facilitation Agreement.
Aug 02, 2014, 07:56 AM IST
