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World Europe 17 May 2017

World, Europe, 17 May 2017

Lavinia Woodward. (Photo: Facebook)

UK student stabs boyfriend, judge spares jail term to let her pursue profession

Oxford Crown Court Judge Ian Pringle suggested he might not give her a custodial sentence.
17 May 2017 8:31 PM
The letting papers read, "No coloured people because of the curry smell at the end of the tenancy." (Photo: File/Representational)

UK landlord bans Indian, Pak tenants due to ‘curry smell’, faces legal action

Wilson was firm over his policy, which he justifies on economic grounds to save costs on re-carpeting homes that smell of Indian cooking.
17 May 2017 7:55 PM
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has criticised the previous government for allowing the installation of the THAAD system and stressed that there is a need to forge a public consensus over a crucial national defence decision. (Photo: File)

Without parliamentary approval, THAAD may be sent back to US: South Korea

The deployment of THAAD battery to South Korea would need parliamentary approval for national security.
17 May 2017 7:15 PM
Vladimir Putin mocked the idea that Trump went off-script to share secrets with the Russians, saying he could issue a 'reprimand' to Lavrov since he hasn't passed on the information. (Photo: AP)

Can provide ‘recording’ of Lavrov-Trump talks: Putin denies US prez shared secrets

President Putin also slammed critics who spread allegations about Donald Trump's ties with Russia.
17 May 2017 6:04 PM
Martin Corp F-35 fighter jet. (Photo: AFP)

Germany asks US for classified briefing on Lockheed's F-35 fighter

The letter makes clear that the German government has not yet authorized a procurement program.
17 May 2017 4:57 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: AP)

French President meeting EU chief, to reveal minister picks

Emmanuel Macron wants European militaries to work together more, and for euro zone countries to share a budget and tax rules.
17 May 2017 4:54 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Photo: AP)

Merkel, Macron: The new power couple to shake up the EU

The chancellor had the good fortune to benefit from the painful reforms her Social Democrat predecessor Gerhard Schroeder introduced.
17 May 2017 3:48 PM
Austria's Chancellor Christian Kern has been in power since 2016. (Photo: AFP)

Austria snap elections set for October 15

Austria's parties will likely on Wednesday present a motion for setting the election date.
17 May 2017 1:40 PM
Pakistan International Airplane. (Photo: Representational/AP)

UK authorities claim they discover heroin on Pakistan Airlines' flight

National Crime Agency officials were investigating the case after the seizure of narcotics from the plane and that no arrests were made.
17 May 2017 12:43 PM
US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley (Photo: AFP)

North Korea intimidating entire world: Nikki Haley hits back at Putin

US envoy to UN, Nikki Haley said any country that doesn't implement UN sanctions is supporting Pyongyang's actions.
17 May 2017 8:27 AM
Ingus Augstkalns before he jumped from the drone.

Daredevil skydives from a drone

Communication tower used as launchpad for jump from 1,000ft.
17 May 2017 1:38 AM
Mehta found that a chunk of WannaCry was 100 per cent the same as a slice of Contopee, the malware used by the Lazarus Group — North Korean hackers. (Photo: @fendifille/Twitter)

WannaCry ransomware traced to North Korean hackers

PIO publishes ‘most important’ proof on attack till date.
17 May 2017 1:31 AM

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Without fail every morning, an orderly (please don't call them ward boy) came by to change my bed clothes. (DC Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

My life in Covid-19 quarantine
Having made Mumbai’s streets his canvas and DSLR camera his paintbrush, photographer Star Udyawar’s narration of everyday life in the maximum city is riveting. As can be seen in his various portrayals of the city like the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Dhobi Ghat with its colourful backdrop, and the famous Sea-link. For Udyawar, perspective is key as it defines the in-depth relationship between the objects in a picture along with the dimensions that a viewer perceives.

Framing the Mundane
A model walks the runway at the Pamella Roland fashion show during New Yo)rk Fashion Week at Pier 59 Studios on February 7, 2020 in New York City. (AFP

The best pictures from New York Fashion Week
T K Sandeep is a photographer whose work consists of moody video poems and photo poems. One of his recent projects was a calendar in which he got hijras and transgenders in Kerala to tell him their dream professions, and then he photographed them dressed as those professionals.

A selection of photographer TK Sandeep's work
The dress featured a fairly simple silhouette with a plunging neckline. But the drama is brought by the feathered veil/cape element. It also had a bow at the neck for added drama. (Photo: AP)

Valentino fashionably interprets A Midsummer's Night Dream
A man sports a colourful headgear with traditional motifs. (Photo: AP)

India gears up for Navratri
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