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The Shimla-born former deputy chairman of the BMA has worked in the UKs state-run National Health Service (NHS) for nearly 40 years. (Photo: Twitter)

First Indian-origin doctor appointed honorary VP of UK medical body

Kailash Chand, a general practitioner has been associated with the British Medical Association for nearly 25 years.

21 Jun 2017 4:07 PM IST

Britains Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, is to permanently stand down from royal duties in the autumn. (Photo: AP)

Britain's Prince Philip admitted to hospital with infection

The palace says the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, was admitted as a precautionary measure and is in...

21 Jun 2017 3:55 PM IST

Belgian Army soldiers patrol near Central Station in Brussels after a reported explosion on Tuesday (Photo: AP)

Brussels station bomber identified as Moroccan with nail bomb

Belgian media said the assailant was a 37-year-old man from the largely immigrant Brussels neighbourhood of Molenbeek.

21 Jun 2017 2:57 PM IST

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen outlines UK government agenda in scaled-down speech

Prime Theresa May has promised to work with 'humility and resolve' in delivering her agenda.

21 Jun 2017 2:45 PM IST

FranÃ§ois Bayrou played a key role in sweeping Marcon to the presidency. (Photo: Twitter)

Key Macron ally Francois Bayrou says he is quitting French government

Bayrou was a key backer of Macron's movement during the presidential campaign, and his support was crucial in winning...

21 Jun 2017 2:18 PM IST

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron gestures as he speaks during a victory celebration outside the Louvre museum in Paris. (Photo: AP)

France to review terror watchlist over Paris attacker's guns

Adam Djaziri, a suspected Islamist who had been on the watchlist since 2015, was killed on Monday as his car smashed...

21 Jun 2017 12:18 PM IST

Forensic officers move the van at Finsbury Park in north London, where a vehicle struck pedestrians in north London Monday. (Photo: AP)

British police question anti-Muslim van attacker

The attack has raised fears of retaliation against Muslims after three deadly strikes by Islamist extremists in London...

21 Jun 2017 10:29 AM IST

Belgian Army soldiers patrol near Central Station in Brussels after a reported explosion on Tuesday (Photo: AP)

Explosion rocks Brussels train station, suspect 'neutralised':...

A suspect shouted out 'Allahu Akbar' (God is Greatest) before causing the explosion, a witness said.

21 Jun 2017 8:03 AM IST

In the daylight, the northern lights on the coin appear blue and green. But in the dark, they glow. The coin was designed by Timothy Hsia, a doctor from British Columbia, who was inspired by the design contests theme.

Canada's new C$2 coin glows in the dark

The Royal Canadian Mint is releasing three million toonies to commemorate Canada's 150th anniversary.

21 Jun 2017 2:28 AM IST

EU Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier, right, and British Secretary of State for Exiting the EU David Davis attend a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on Monday. (Photo: AP)

As Brexit talks begin, Europe sees economic upswing over UK

'The European economy is now enjoying a solid upswing and sentiment, especially towards the EU, is improving', James...

20 Jun 2017 6:56 PM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (Photo: AP)

Merkel ready to consider Macron eurozone reform ideas

Merkel acknowledged that the 'economic cohesion of the eurozone member states leaves something to be desired'.

20 Jun 2017 6:36 PM IST

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. (Photo: AP)

Russia has no confirmation of ISIS leader's death: report

Moscow said on Friday its forces may have killed the secretive Islamic State leader, but Washington said it could not...

20 Jun 2017 6:04 PM IST