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Prince William and Kate Middleton in New York

Pregnant Kate Middleton and Prince William Hold Hands at Annual Christmas Day Service

All eyes were on the royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton, when they arrived hand-in-hand for the annual Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church

Dec 26, 2014

Queen Elizabeth II Praises Ebola Volunteers in Christmas Message

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, in her Christmas message Thursday evening, is expected to pay tribute to the medical staff and aid workers who are fighting the Ebola epidemic across the world.

Dec 25, 2014

Politicos react as PM Narendra Modi comes second in list of 30 top-performing world leaders

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): Politicos on Friday react as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was placed No 2, behind Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a list of 30 top-performing world leaders by a Japanese market research firm. The survey of more than 26,000 respondents, conducted this fall by Tokyo-based GMO Research rated Xi, Modi, and Merkel the top-performing world leaders, with scores of 7.5, 7.3, and 7.2 respectively on a scale of one to 10. While BJPandShiv Sena welcomed the same and said that it was natural that the world is recognizing Modi as world leader, Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that it is for Indian citizens to decide on performance of Modi.

Dec 19, 2014

Merkel says Russia sanctions remain 'unavoidable'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed Thursday that Europe's goal remains a free and whole Ukraine and that Western sanctions against Russia remain unavoidable until that goal is reached.

Dec 18, 2014

#PrayForAvril: Avril Lavigne's Undisclosed Sickness Sends Fans into Frenzy

Pop singer Avril Lavingne has recently revealed to her fans that she is suffering from health issues.

Dec 10, 2014

Merkel overwhelmingly re-elected head of conservative party

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was elected head of her conservative Christian Democrats for the eighth time on Tuesday, winning 96.7 percent of delegates' votes.

Dec 10, 2014

Narendra Modi Close to Being Named 'Time Person of the Year'

TIME's editors will announce their own choice of the 2014 Person of the Year, who would appear on the cover of the next week's issue of the news magazine

Dec 8, 2014

Rape Allegations: Is This the End of Bill Cosby's Career?

As of now, 19 women have come forward with sexual allegations against Bill Cosby.

Nov 28, 2014

Merkel says IS 'most brutal threat ever' to region

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday warned that Islamic State (IS) jihadists in Iraq and Syria were one of the greatest ever threats to the region. Duration: 00:37

Nov 27, 2014

Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Allegations: 8th Victim Steps Forward as Actor's Downfall Continues

An eighth victim has come forward claiming that actor and comedian Bill Cosby assaulted her decades ago.

Nov 21, 2014

ISRO will be conferred the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development

After Success of Mangalyaan, ISRO Wins Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2014

ISRO wins the Indira Gandhi Prize for the Mars orbiter mission and contribution in strengthening international cooperation.

Nov 21, 2014

Angela Merkel says no security in Europe without Russia

Russia is key to ensuring European security, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday as she marked a quarter century of reconciliation with Poland after World War II. Duration: 00:30

Nov 20, 2014

German envoy hopes for decision in interest of students in language row

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): German envoy to India, Michael Steiner, hoped for a decision in the interest of students as the Chancellor, Angela Merkel, raised the language row issue in schools with Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in Brisbane. The Human Resource Development ministry decided to drop the German language in favour of Sanskrit for over 70,000 students across 500 Kendriya Vidyalayas from classes VI to VIII. The issue prompted German chancellor Angela Merkel to raise it with Modi who assured her of looking into it within the confines of the Indian education system.

Nov 17, 2014

G20 Summit: After West's Whipcrack, Putin Says 'Good Chance' of Ending Ukraine Crisis

The leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia vowed to oppose Russian aggression, and European leaders including German Chancellor Angela Merkel have warned of more sanctions.

Nov 16, 2014

PM Modi meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Brisbane, Nov 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Brisbane. Merkel has stated that she looked forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to her nation, adding that the bilateral relations between New Delhi and Berlin were deepening, on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit meeting. On Saturday, Prime Minister Modi had a packed schedule besides, having a meeting with leaders from the BRICS, he had a one-on-one meeting with leaders from France, Canada and Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit. After attending the Summit in Brisbane, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to travel to Sydney, where he will attend a community reception and address the Indian Diaspora. Prime Minister Modi will then travel to Canberra and address the special joint sitting of the Australian Parliament on November 18. He will also address a community event in Melbourne before travelling to Fiji.