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PM Narendra Modi leaves for Netherlands after concluding US trip

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for Netherlands, the final leg of his three-nation tour, after concluding his visit to the US.

Jun 27, 2017, 07:48 AM IST

Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit, US official says Donald Trump realises India has been "force for good" in world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in the US on Sunday and is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump face-to-face for the first time at the White House on Monday.

Jun 24, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi leaves for three-nation tour, to be first world leader to have White House dinner with Donald Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with US President Donald Trump is one of the most-awaited events. 

Jun 24, 2017, 09:07 AM IST

Hockey India coach Roelant Oltmans warns team against being complacent in knock-outs

Ranked sixth in the world, India start as overwhelming favourites against the 14th placed Malaysia.

Jun 21, 2017, 17:41 PM IST

Cut Le Pen link if you want to join government, Austrian leader tells far right

Austria`s Chancellor Christian Kern said the Freedom Party (FPO) must leave the far-right faction in the European Parliament if it wants to enter a coalition government with his centre-left party.

Jun 21, 2017, 15:40 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to visit Portugal, Netherlands, US beginning June 24

Prime Minister Narendra Modi​ will visit Portugal on June 24, the US on June 25 and 26, and the Netherlands on June 27.

Jun 16, 2017, 22:16 PM IST

2018 World Cup Qualifier: Cristiano Ronaldo fires Portugal; France complicates path to Russia after defeat to Sweden

Sweden snatched victory with an Ola Toivonen goal from the half-way line in extra time after a poor clearance from France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

Jun 10, 2017, 08:53 AM IST

No peace accord with rebels until they stop attacks: Rodrigo Duterte

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he will not sign any peace agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) unless the rebels stop their attacks.

May 16, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

Erdogan says referendum turnout among Turks abroad jumps

 Turks living overseas are turning out in greater numbers to vote in a referendum on changing the constitution to create an executive presidency, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday, a development that pollsters say could benefit him.

Apr 12, 2017, 14:40 PM IST

Syrian refugees settle in Egypt, give up on West

After fleeing to Egypt from the war devastating their country, more Syrians are abandoning migration to the West fearing racism and culture shock, and instead are settling in Cairo.

Apr 07, 2017, 10:40 AM IST

Philippine leader warns rebels ahead of new round of talks

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened today to unleash new attack aircraft and the "full power of the state" against communist rebels if a new round of peace talks fails, and insisted they accept new conditions including a halt to extortion and to territorial claims.

Apr 03, 2017, 20:17 PM IST

Louis Van Gaal to help Netherlands find Danny Blind's replacement

The 65-year-old Van Gaal has previously said that he has now retired from coaching. He has had two spells as Netherlands coach, taking the team to third place at the 2014 World Cup.

Mar 27, 2017, 17:38 PM IST

World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Germany, England continue rampant march; Netherlands sack coach Danny Blind

Gareth Southgate`s side are now the last team in European qualifying yet to have conceded a goal.

Mar 27, 2017, 09:25 AM IST

Road to Russia 2018: Dutch suffer World Cup qualifying shock; Cristiano Ronaldo in 70-goal landmark

Belgium needed a goal two minutes from time by Romelu Lukaku to salvage a 1-1 draw against nine-man Greece as they stayed two points clear in Group H, although Roberto Martinez`s team lost their 100 percent record in the process.

Mar 26, 2017, 09:06 AM IST

Have 5 kids not 3, Erdogan tells Turks in Europe

Germany and the Netherlands have blocked Turkish ministers from campaigning for a `yes` vote in next month`s referendum on expanding President Recep Tayyip​ Erdogan`s powers.

Mar 17, 2017, 21:36 PM IST

Turkey blocks some cooperation with NATO partners as EU row escalates

Turkey has blocked some military training and other work with NATO "partner countries" in an apparent escalation of a diplomatic dispute with EU states, officials and sources said on Wednesday.

Mar 16, 2017, 00:43 AM IST

Polls open in key Dutch polls with all eyes on far-right

Polls open in The Netherlands Wednesday in key elections overshadowed by a blazing diplomatic row with Turkey, with all eyes on the fate of far-right MP Geert Wilders.

Mar 15, 2017, 12:20 PM IST

Dutch vote in key elections as far-right slips

The Dutch general elections are being seen as a litmus test of the strength of far-right and populist parties ahead of other polls in Europe this year.

Mar 15, 2017, 09:52 AM IST

Erdogan's 'yes' vote for referendum is the 'best answer' to Turkey's enemies

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said a 'yes' vote in the referendum next month on expanding his powers was the "best answer to Turkey's enemies", in a spiralling spat with the Netherlands and the European Union.

Mar 14, 2017, 19:52 PM IST

EU court rejects case against Tamil Tigers 'terror' label

The European Union's top court has rejected an argument by people accused of collecting funds for Tamil Tiger rebels that activities by the group shouldn't be classified as "terrorist acts".

Mar 14, 2017, 16:51 PM IST