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Sri Lanka President Recalls Austria Envoy Over "Unanswered Phone Call"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 16, 2018

Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena recalled his top envoy to Austria and five other embassy staff for failing to answer his long-distance telephone calls, officials said Saturday.

"Dangerous Escalation Of Tensions": US To Shutter Palestinian Embassy

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 11, 2018

The United States announced Monday it will shutter the Palestinians' mission in Washington, adding further pressure on them to enter peace talks with Israel.

On Ganga Clean-Up, A German Diplomat's Advice, From Experience

India News | ANI | Friday August 31, 2018

Dr Jasper Wieck, Charge d'Affaires of the German Embassy in India on Thursday said that to help clean river Ganga, you need time, money and the right approach.

Shots Fired At US Embassy In Turkish Capital, Two Men Detained

World News | Reuters | Monday August 20, 2018

Turkish authorities detained two men suspected of shooting at the U.S. Embassy in the capital Ankara on Monday, in an attack that coincides with increased tensions between the two NATO allies over the trial of a U.S. pastor in Turkey.

Amid Tensions, Gunshots Fired At US Embassy In Turkey, No Casualties

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 20, 2018

Gunshots were fired early Monday at the US embassy in Ankara but caused no casualties, Turkish and American officials said, amid escalating tensions between the two NATO allies.

US Offers Military Funding To Sri Lanka, As China Vies For Influence

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 14, 2018

The United States announced Monday it would grant Sri Lanka $39 million to boost maritime security as China develops its strategic hold on the Indian Ocean island.

US Envoy Who Led Saree Search Last Year Shares Independence Day 2018 Message

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Sunday August 12, 2018

MaryKay Carlson, the US Deputy Chief of Mission in Delhi, has taken to Twitter to talk about sarees and to wish everyone a happy Independence Day.

Julian Assange Considering Offer To Appear Before US Senate Committee

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 9, 2018

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been holed up in Ecuador's London embassy for six years, is considering an offer to appear before a U.S. Senate committee to discuss alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, his lawyer said on Thursday.

New US Sanctions Draconian, Poisoning Allegations Far-Fetched: Russia

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 9, 2018

Russia's embassy in the United States on Thursday called new U.S. sanctions draconian and said the reason for the new restrictions - allegations it poisoned a former spy and his daughter in Britain - were far-fetched.

Harsimrat Badal Thanks Sushma Swaraj For Response On Sikh Attacked In US

India News | ANI | Wednesday August 8, 2018

In a tweet, Harsimrat Kaur Badal tweeted that Sushma Swaraj has asked the Indian Embassy in the US to take up the issue with the American authorities.

2 Indian Businessmen Kidnapped In Malaysia Rescued: Sushma Swaraj

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 8, 2018

Two Indian businessmen who were kidnapped in Malaysia, earlier this month have been rescued, Foreign MinisterSushma Swaraj has said.

Nearly 200 Indian Pilgrims Stuck In Nepal Due To Bad Weather

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 5, 2018

Around 200 Indians on their way back home after the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage in Tibet are stranded in Nepal's Humla district due to bad weather, Indian Embassy said here today.

Suspected Russian Spy Worked In US Embassy In Moscow For A Decade: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 3, 2018

A suspected Russian spy worked at the US embassy in Moscow for a decade before being quietly dismissed last year, reports said Thursday.

Chinese Man Sets Off Explosive Outside US Embassy In Beijing: Police

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 26, 2018

A 26-year-old Chinese man set off a small explosive outside the US embassy in Beijing Thursday, sending smoke into the air and injuring his hand before security officials rushed to the scene and took him into custody, police said.

Suspected Self-Immolation Attempt Outside US Embassy In Beijing: Report

World News | Reuters | Thursday July 26, 2018

Chinese police took away a woman who sprayed herself with gasoline on Thursday in what was suspected to be a self-immolation attempt outside the U.S. Embassy, the state-run Global Times reported, amid reports of an explosion.