Tag: Berlin

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar meets German counterpart Heiko Maas to discuss counter-terrorism

Most of their discussions focused on bilateral and global issues, some of them included multilateralism, connectivity, climate change, technology issues, counter-terrorism issues.

February 20, 2020

1 killed in shooting outside Berlin music venue, 3 injured

It was unclear whether the shooting was linked to the event being staged inside the venue Friday night, a Turkish comedy night.

February 15, 2020

US, China, Russia undermine global order, trust: German President Steinmeier

"Russia has made military force and the violent shifting of borders on the European continent the means of politics once again," he said in the text of a speech for delivery at the opening of the conference.

February 15, 2020

Former German President’s son stabbed to death in Berlin

The suspect was overpowered by other people present, one of whom was severely injured by the attacker.

November 20, 2019

Process of change

Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, we can analyse how the world changed as a result of this singular event that resulted in the reunification of Germany, the collapse of the Warsaw Pact, the Soviet disintegration and an end to the Cold War.

October 9, 2019

Google’s new Ambient Mode turns your screen into smart displays

With the Ambient Mode, one can browse through pictures on Google Photos, control smart home devices, access music playback, see upcoming calendar appointments and more. Google revealed that Assistant can now start hands-free audio and video calls from within compatible apps, like WhatsApp to start.

September 6, 2019

Amazon unveils Alexa integrated OLED TV

Quietly catching up with Roku, in terms of connected TV market share- Amazon has gained a lead over in the US in terms of connected TV market share. However, Fire TV has been claiming the top spot in some European markets.

September 5, 2019

Queen clears Boris’ plan to suspend UK Parliament ahead of Brexit deadline

Johnson had spoken to Queen Elizabeth II to request an end to the current parliamentary session in its second sitting week next month will be starting on September 9, Downing Street said.

August 29, 2019

UK PM Boris Johnson, Donald Trump discuss global trade ahead of G7 meeting

A statement from the prime minister's office said that they "looked forward to speaking further" at the G7 summit in France.

August 24, 2019

With foot on table, Boris speaks on Brexit deal with French President Macron

The scene took place after Johnson and President Macron addressed journalists in the Elysee courtyard, during which Macron warned there was not enough time to wholly rewrite Britain's Brexit divorce deal before an October 31 deadline.

August 23, 2019

Former world boxing champ Graciano Rocchigiani dies in car crash

Overall, Rocchigiani won 41 of his 48 professional fights, 19 of which were by knock-out.

October 3, 2018

Berlin WWII bomb sparks mass evacuation

The area to be cleared includes Berlin Hauptbahnhof — the central railway station — an army hospital, the economy and transport ministries and the embassies of Indonesia and Uzbekistan. Police say there is no immediate danger from the 500 kg British bomb found last Wednesday

April 20, 2018

Top Communist jailed in Vietnam trial

A former Communist Party official was on Monday sentenced to 13 years in jail in Vietnam after the most high-level trial in decades. Former Politburo member Dinh La Thang, 58, was found guilty of intentionally violating state regulations on economic management in state oil firm PetroVietnam (PVN), causing serious consequences, the BBC reported. The trial was …

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January 22, 2018

47 injured in school bus crash in Germany

At least 47 people, including children, were injured in a school bus crash involving several vehicles in Germany on Tuesday morning, according to local media. In the accident, the bus got off the road and collided with several cars before crashing head-on into a house wall in the southern German town of Eberbach, Xinhua news …

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January 16, 2018

Germany starts implementing new hate speech law

A new German law that demands social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube delete posts containing hate speeches, fake new and illegal material within 24 hours of receiving a complaint has come into effect with the New Year, media reported. The new rules could fine social media sites up to $60 million if …

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January 3, 2018

Berlin New Year party to have women ‘safe zone’

Organisers of a New Year’s Eve party here are to set up a “safe zone” for women for the first time, a media report said on Friday. The new security measures planned for the Brandenburg Gate party come amid concerns about sexual assaults, reports the BBC. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend …

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December 29, 2017

Bundesliga: Berlin hold Wolfsburg, Hoffenheim edge Cologne

Hertha Berlin and Wolfsburg shared the spoils following a six-goal thriller whereas Hoffenheim’s Sandro Wagner extended Cologne’s winless streak after providing a brace in the close of the 11th round in Bundesliga. The “Wolves” were held to the eighth draw of the season after Berlin’s Davie Selke donated a late equaliser to secure one point …

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November 6, 2017