Yearender 2018: Newsmakers the world bid farewell to
Here's a look at 10 newsmakers whose death created a void in their respective professional worlds.
Dec 31, 2018, 12:14 PM ISTKofi Annan, former UN chief and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, dies
Kofi Annan, the former United Nations Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate died after short illness on Saturday. He was 80.
Aug 18, 2018, 15:34 PM ISTMyanmar begins shuttering three Rakhine camps
Myanmar has started shutting down three displacement camps in strife-torn Rakhine state, a senior official said Tuesday, although it was not immediately clear where the inhabitants would go.
Apr 11, 2017, 13:42 PM ISTUN`s Staffan de Mistura: `Chronic optimist` in Syria quagmire
Staffan de Mistura, the UN`s Syria envoy, has an experience in some of the world`s most troubled hotspots.
Feb 21, 2017, 09:39 AM ISTAAP doing 'publicity stunts' on education, health: Delhi Congress Chief Ajay Maken
With the city heading towards municipal polls, Delhi Congress today sharpened its attack on the AAP government, seeking to puncture its developmental claims on education and health fronts.
Feb 17, 2017, 19:21 PM ISTMyanmar Rohingya abuse may be `crimes against humanity`: UN
More than 120,000 Rohingya have been crammed into displacement camps since sectarian violence in 2012.
Nov 30, 2016, 09:25 AM ISTIOC chief Bach presents former UN head Annan with Olympic Order
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach presented former United Nations (UN) secretary-general Kofi Annan with the Olympic Order in Gold.
Oct 16, 2015, 14:02 PM IST