2019: The year in photos

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top images of 2019. Together these tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak,......

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

'The facts have become unimportant and useless.''What is important is the constantly shouting of patriotism even as one undermines the interests of the people.''And the abusing of rivals as being......

How US-Russia frost affects India

The stagnation in US-Russia relations does not augur well for New Delhi's strategic interests, says Harsh V Pant and Raj Kumar Sharma. IMAGE: United States President Donald J Trump, left, with......

Trump launches 2020 re-election bid at Florida rally

IMAGE: US President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign kick off rally at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday. Photograph: Carlo Allegri/Reuters United States President Donald......

PIX: Ten-man Barcelona ease to victory; Kane leads Bayern fightback

IMAGE: Barcelona's Vitor Roque celebrates scoring their third goal. Photograph: Vincent West/Reuters Barcelona won 3-1 at Alaves in La Liga on Saturday thanks to goals by Robert Lewandowski, Ilkay......

'Phenomenon' Kane basks in praise after record goal run

IMAGE: Following his move to Bayern, Harry Kane has enjoyed a sensational goal-scoring run. Photograph: Angelika Warmuth/Reuters Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane arrived in Germany on a......

Kane sparkles for Bayern in Bundesliga debut

IMAGE: Harry Kane celebrates after scoring Bayern Munich's second goal against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga match on Friday. Photographs: Fabian Bimmer/Reuters Bayern Munich's record signing......

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

Barcelona rout Sevilla to extend lead IMAGE: Raphinha celebrates scoring Barcelona's third goal during the LaLiga match against Sevilla FC at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, on Sunday. Photograph:......

PIX: Bayern held to third straight draw; Barcelona win

IMAGE: Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller is tackled by Makoto Hasebe of Eintracht Frankfurt during the Bundesliga match at Allianz Arena in Munich, on Saturday. Photograph: Alexander......