International court scraps start of Kenyatta trial

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:18

The International Criminal Court scrapped the start date for the trial of Kenya`s President on charges he orchestrated violence after his country`s 2007 elections.

Walsh is right man to be men`s hockey coach: Harendra

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 21:50

Former India hockey coach Harendra Singh on Thursday came out in support of current coach Terry Walsh saying the ex-Australia forward was the right choice as the team had improved under him, but cautioned that further progress to medal status would be gradual.

Syria peace talks begin in Switzerland amid muted expectations

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 10:07

The crucial Syria peace talks began, Wednesday, in this picturesque town on Lake Geneva amid little hope of a real breakthrough to end the years of bloodshed in the Middle Eastern country.

Chemical weapons watchdog meets to OK Syria plan

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 17:15

The global chemical weapons watchdog is meeting to approve a definitive plan for ridding Syria of its declared stockpile of toxic chemicals in just over six months.

EU ministers say ball is in Ukraine`s court

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 15:44

European Union foreign ministers on Monday reiterated the bloc`s willingness to strike a historic partnership deal with Ukraine, but said the ball clearly was in Kiev`s court.

Bangladesh-India maritime dispute in Hague court

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 00:39

India is presenting its arguments before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the Hague, Netherlands, in a case of maritime dispute with Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal.

All Syrian chemical weapons munitions destroyed: OPCW

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 09:46

The international chemical weapons watchdog announced on Friday it has verified the destruction of all of Syria`s unfilled munitions, another milestone along the road to eradicating President Bashar Assad`s chemical weapons program by mid-2014.

Iran nuclear talks `remain difficult`: William Hague

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 18:05

Negotiations between world powers and Iran over the Islamic republic`s controversial nuclear programme "remain difficult" and any deal must be worthwhile, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Saturday.

Companies may help destroy Syria arms

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 21:50

The global chemical weapons watchdog is inviting private companies to get involved in the destruction of Syria`s stockpile of toxic agent and precursor chemicals.

DR Congo militia boss to face ICC verdict in February

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 11:20

Former Congolese militia leader Germain Katanga will face judgement before the International Criminal Court on February 7 in his war crimes trial, in which he is accused of using child soldiers and women as sex slaves.

UK to give counterterror aid to Somalia, Pakistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 23:06

The British government is proposing to set aside around 4.8 million pounds (USD 7.7 million) to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities in Pakistan and northern Somalia.

Sri Lanka can set up war crimes inquiry by March 2014: William Hague

Last Updated: Sunday, November 17, 2013, 09:50

After British Prime Minister gave Sri Lankan government time till March Next year to start an inquiry into the war crimes allegations, UK Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed belief that the it was possible for the South Asian nation to set up an investigation within deadline.