Chinese tour groups to Hong Kong slide amid protests

Last Updated: Friday, March 13, 2015, 15:02

The number of mainland Chinese tour groups visiting Hong Kong plunged about 80 percent in early March as rising anti-mainland sentiment and a series of protests deterred many from crossing the border, underscoring a deepening divide between both sides.

Explosions, firing in Bangkok on eve of polls, seven injured

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 19:01

Explosions and several shots were heard in the Thai capital on Saturday as opposition activists bent on disrupting Sunday`s controversial snap polls clashed with government supporters, leaving seven persons injured.

Thailand set for polls on Sunday amid anti-govt protests

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 14:09

Thailand will go to polls on Sunday amid a standoff between embattled premier Yingluck Shinawatra and opposition-backed anti-government protesters who have vowed to disrupt the elections.

Tens of thousands in Mexico protest energy reform

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 12:04

Tens of thousands of people have marched in Mexico City to protest constitutional reforms pushed through by President Enrique Pena Nieto that open the oil and gas industry to foreign investment.

India advises nationals in Thailand to take precautions

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 20:50

Amid mounting anti-government protests, Indian Embassy in Thailand has advised Indian resident nationals and tourists to take precautions for their safety ahead of the elections on February 2.

NATO`s Rasmussen criticises Russian pressure on Ukraine

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 15:22

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen criticised Russia on Wednesday for pressuring Kiev not to sign a free trade pact with the European Union, a move that triggered mass protests.

New crisis talks as Ukraine vows no state of emergency yet

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 02:06

President Viktor Yanukovych on Monday held a new round of talks with the opposition aimed at ending Ukraine`s deadly crisis as the government vowed it had no plan to call a state of emergency.

Bihar protests over not being invited to AMU centre function

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 01:29

Bihar government on Monday registered a protest with the Centre over not being invited to the foundation-laying ceremony of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) centre by Congress president Sonia Gandhi on January 30 at Kisanganj.

Afghanistan to free 37 prisoners soon despite US protests

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 16:45

Afghanistan said today it expects to release within two weeks a first batch of alleged Taliban prisoners whom the US says are responsible for dozens of NATO and Afghan deaths.

Ukraine eyes state of emergency as ministry seized

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 13:53

A crucial day in the standoff is expected to come Tuesday when parliament meets in an extraordinary session to debate key sticking points in the crisis.

Australian student raped in Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 11:58

An Australian student was raped by a tour guide in Sri lanka`s Ambalagonda town, a media report here said.

New clashes as Ukraine`s president tries to tempt opposition

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 03:02

Police clashed with protesters in central Kiev on Sunday and the fate of Ukraine`s government was uncertain after embattled President Viktor Yanukovich offered important posts to opposition leaders, including the role of prime minister.