Morning news brief: Colombia's drug lord held, UK warns of 'gaps' with EU and more
Morning brief
We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. FromColombia's most feared drug lord Dairo Antonio Usuga getting captured toUK warning of 'gaps' with EUas talks resume overNorthern Ireland Brexit issues, we have it all.
You can also read aboutBritish Minister sayingIndia and UK democraciescan make world safer andprosperous andBurj Khalifa lightingup to celebrate Telangana's Bathukamma festival.
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Colombia's most feared drug lord Dairo Antonio Usuga captured
Colombia's largest narco-trafficking gang ‘Gulf Clan’ head Dairo Antonio Usuga has been captured by security officials.The 50-year-old drug lord can be seen in handcuffs and surrounded by soldiers in pictures. The kingpin, who is also called asOtoniel, was caught near Panama border.
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Northern Ireland Brexit issues: As talks resume, UK warns of 'gaps' with EU
A team from the European Commission is travelling to London "for several days of intensive discussions", saida statement issued by the UK government. The talks till now have been "constructive" but "substantial gaps" remain, it said.
India, UK democracies, can make world safer, prosperous: British Minister
UK Foreign Minister Elizabeth Truss on Saturday said her country and India believed in freedom and democracy and can make the world safer and prosperous.
Burj Khalifa lights up to celebrate Telangana's Bathukamma festival
Bathukamma, the floral festival of Telangana went global on Saturday as the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa was lit up in colours depicting the festival. Located in Dubai, Burj Khalifa witnessed a unique show of lights.
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