France sees 9th round of 'yellow vest' protests

Paris (IANS): Thousands of demonstrators turned out across France for new "yellow vest" protests, with dozens of arrests and clashes in Paris and other cities.

Police in the capital used water cannon and tear gas as scuffles broke…

20 injured in explosion at Paris bakery

Paris (IANS): A powerful explosion at a bakery rocked central Paris on Saturday, injuring at least 20 people, the police said.

The blast, which took place at 9.10 a.m. (local time), was preceded by a fire that was apparently caused by a gas…

First Hindu in US Congress, Tulsi Gabbard, to run for President

New York (IANS) The race for US presidency in next year's election is likely to see a Hindu representative and a senator of part-Indian-American descent vying for the Democratic Party's nomination.

Tulsi Gabbard, 37,…

US begins withdrawing some military equipment from Syria

Washington/Damascus (IANS): The first US military ground equipment has been withdrawn from Syria, signaling the beginning of the drawdown ordered by President Donald Trump, according to an administration official.

"Some cargo has already…

N.Korea working for second summit with US to achieve results: Kim

Beijing (IANS): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said his country will make efforts for the second summit with the US leaders to achieve results that will be welcomed by the international community.

Kim made the remarks during his talks…

Sharks force closure of Sydney beaches

Sydney (IANS) Two popular Australian beaches have been temporarily closed after sharks were spotted nearby, one of which was just metres from shore, within what was supposed to be a shark free area.

Local residents at Brighton Le…

World Bank President resigns

Washington (IANS): World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has abruptly resigned from his post to join a private infrastructure investment firm, an unexpected departure that comes nearly three years before the end of his term.

Kim, who had served…

Syria conflict: Bolton says US withdrawal conditional

Washington (IANS): The withdrawal of US troops from Syria depends on certain conditions, US National Security Adviser John Bolton has said, in a further indication that the process is being slowed down.

On a trip to Israel and Turkey, he said…

China passes law to make Islam 'compatible with socialism'

Beijing (IANS) China has passed a new law that seeks to "Sinicize" Islam within the next five years, the latest move by Beijing to rewrite how religion is practised in the country, the media reported on Sunday.

China's…

China's population to peak in 2029 at 1.44 bn: Report

Beijing (IANS): China's population will peak in 2029 at 1.44 billion before beginning a period of "unstoppable" decline, a government report said.

The study by China Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) warned that the country must…