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About 15 western European countries allow same-sex couples to adopt children, whether within marriage or civil partnerships. (Photo: Representational/ AP)

Gay marriage around the world

In April 2001 the Netherlands became the first country in the world to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry in a civil...

30 Jun 2017 5:40 PM IST

Indian workers in Saudi Arabia will be hit hard, starting July 1, as the kingdom doubles the annual visa charges for their dependents from Saudi Riyal (SR) 50 to SR 100 per month for each dependent.

Indian-origin consultant banned, fined for UK visa fraud

Alpesh Patel was entrusted to advise vulnerable people who could not handle their immigration cases on their own.

30 Jun 2017 4:10 PM IST

The award recognising the 25-year-olds exceptional work towards solving hunger and malnutrition in India was presented to him by Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo: LinkedIn)

UK: Indian anti-hunger activist receives Young Leaders Award from...

Ankit Kawatra is the founder of Feeding India, an organisation that aims to eradicate hunger and food wastage in India.

30 Jun 2017 3:20 PM IST

LGBT rights activists said womens safety shouldnt be used to discriminate against gay couples (Photo: AFP)

German Parliament legalises same-sex marriage; Merkel votes against

Lawmakers voted 393 for legalizing 'marriage for everybody' and 226 against with 4 abstentions.

30 Jun 2017 1:34 PM IST

Driver tries to hit mosque in France, arrested; no one injured

Driver tries to hit mosque in France, arrested; no one injured

The incident happened as French religious sites and other public places are under high security after many Islamic...

30 Jun 2017 10:13 AM IST

Theresa Mays party failed to win a majority in parliament in Britains elections. (Photo: AP)

Theresa May wins confidence vote in house

May's legislative programme known as the Queen's Speech was approved by 323 votes in favour and 309 against in the...

30 Jun 2017 2:04 AM IST

A month after the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation launched its stray dog adoption programme, the figures point to the fact that 234 stray puppies have been adopted till today.

UK school employs puppy to help children cope with exam stress

The Irish setter arrived at Tavistock College in Plymouth in England when she was just nine-weeks-old.

29 Jun 2017 9:11 PM IST

Theresa Mays party failed to win a majority in parliament in Britains elections. (Photo: AP)

Theresa May to face first major test as PM of minority govt in UK...

Votes on the Queen's Speech establish whether a government commands the confidence of the House of Commons.

29 Jun 2017 6:52 PM IST

Retired Court of Appeal judge Martin Moore-Bick. (Photo: AFP)

UK PM May names chair of inquiry into London tower fire

PM Theresa May named Martin Moore-Bick, a retired court of appeal judge, to head the investigation into the Grenfell...

29 Jun 2017 4:15 PM IST

The Pell charges stem from lengthy investigations by a Victoria Police task force looking into allegations emanating from the royal commission and from a state parliamentary inquiry. (Photo: AP)

Granted leave, has not resigned: Vatican on Cardinal's child sexual...

The statement said it was important to recall Pell's repeated condemnation of abuse and his past cooperation with...

29 Jun 2017 1:12 PM IST

Armed only with baton, heroic UK cop fought London Bridge attackers alone

Armed only with baton, heroic UK cop fought London Bridge attackers...

38-year-old Police Constable Wayne Marques launched himself at the men who were wearing fake suicide belts armed only...

29 Jun 2017 11:29 AM IST

At Starbucks and Nero, three out of 10 contained the bacteria.

Faecal bacteria in Starbucks ice

Iced water obtained from Caffe Nero, Starbucks and Costa Coffee all contained faecal coliform bacteria.

29 Jun 2017 1:49 AM IST