ECB holds Athens lifeline unchanged as Bundesbank protests

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 16:54

The European Central Bank held a crucial cash lifeline for Greece unchanged on Thursday, a person familiar with the discussion said, as the head of the Bundesbank objected to the way Greek banks are being funded.

Foxconn employees plan to intensify protest

Last Updated: Thursday, January 29, 2015, 19:53

Employees of electronic parts manufacturer Foxconn, who have been resorting to various kinds of protest moves over the past few weeks, are now planning to further intensify their agitation to force the management to reopen the facility.

Thousands march in Russia to demand prisoners` release

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 04:22

Thousands of demonstrators marched through Moscow on Sunday to demand Russia free eight prisoners jailed after a 2012 protest against President Vladimir Putin.

Sikhs hold protest against Rahul`s remarks on 1984 riots

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 00:30

Over hundreds of Sikhs staged a protest against Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh started his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir here on Sunday.

Ukrainian president to end sick leave tomorrow

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:39

The beleaguered President Viktor Yanukovych will return to work tomorrow from a short sick leave, according to a statement posted on his office`s website on Sunday.

BJP questions AAP`s silence over Arunachal youth`s death

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 20:05

The BJP on Sunday staged a protest at Rajghat against the AAP-led state government, and questioned its "silence" over the death of an Arunachal Pradesh MLA`s son after being allegedly beaten up by some shopkeepers in Lajpat Nagar.

Arunachal youth`s death: Protest against racial discrimination in Delhi

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 18:48

Hundreds of students from North-East on Sunday took to the street of the national capital to protest against the recent hate crime incident in which a Arunachal Pradesh student was killed following a merciless assault.

John Kerry sees trend of governments trampling rights

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 22:29

While acknowledging "unsavory elements" among Ukraine`s street protesters, US Secretary of State John Kerry today said the former Soviet state should be free to align with Europe if it wishes and not feel coerced by more powerful neighbors like Russia.

Thai protesters march as poll official says some ballot deliveries blocked

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 21:31

Anti-government protesters marched in Bangkok on the final day of demonstrations denouncing Thailand`s election on Sunday as officials complained that delivery of some ballot papers had been blocked.

Explosions, firing in Bangkok on eve of polls, 7 injured

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:50

Explosions and shots rang out in the Thai capital today during clashes between opposition activists and government supporters, leaving seven persons injured on the eve of controversial snap polls that have polarised the country.

Ukraine accuses protesters of `torturing` policeman

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:06

Ukrainian authorities today accused opposition protesters of "torturing" a police officer in the basement of an occupied public building in Kiev as an opposition politician looked on.

Shots fired during clash on eve of Thai polls

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 17:41

Violence broke out in the Thai capital on the eve of disputed snap polls after shots were fired during a clash between pro-government supporters and opposition activists determined to scuttle the election.