Romania ruling left sinks own govt after power row
Bucharest: Romania’s Government fell on Wednesday after the ruling party took the unusual step of passing a no-confidence vote in its own PM after internal power struggles.
Merkel marks 70 yrs of Marshall Plan amid concern at Trump
Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday marked the 70th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, remarking pointedly that the US embrace of open markets in post-World War II Europe served America’s own interests.
Macron allies quit French govt
Paris: Two more Ministers from the centrist party that helped bring French President Emmanuel Macron to power quit the Government on Wednesday as he prepared to unveil a new Cabinet.
Queen’s husband Prince Philip admitted to hospital
london: Queen Elizabeth II’s husband Prince Philip was admitted to hospital as a “precautionary” measure, Buckingham Palace said.
India most reliable partner for Afghanistan: Pentagon
Washington: India is Afghanistan’s most reliable regional partner, the Pentagon has said in its latest Afghan report, the first under the Trump administration.
China’s dog meat festival opens despite ban rumours
Yulin: A notorious Chinese dog meat festival opened on Wednesday with butchers hacking slabs of canines and cooks frying the flesh despite rumours that authorities would impose a ban this year.