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Tamil Nadu: 42 Injured as 5 Coaches of Chennai-Mangalore Express Derail in Cuddalore District

The injured have been admitted to a Government Hospital at Vriddhachalam.

Sep 4, 2015

Migrant crisis: Would you welcome a refugee into your home?

IBTimes UK asked members of the public if they would let a refugee live with them.

Sep 3, 2015

BJP-RSS Meet: Patel Quota, OROP Row, Bangladesh Infiltration Key Issues on Agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the RSS-BJP coordination meet on Friday.

Sep 3, 2015

Last Photo of Aylan Kurdi, Syrian Toddler Whose Body Washed Up on Turkey Beach, Playing Football Goes Viral

The child has become a symbol of the tragic Mediterranean refugee crisis.

Sep 3, 2015

Germany: Theatre production puts 71 people in truck to highlight plight of refugees

A German theatre staged a controversial protest work on 2 September, cramming 71 people into the back of a small truck to highlight the plight of refugees turning to people-smugglers. While Europe has been rocked by migrant deaths in the Mediterranean, last week the perils of the overland journey were hammered home when 71 people were found dead in an abandoned refrigerated lorry in Austria.

Sep 3, 2015

Cameroon: At Least 30 Killed in Double Suicide Attack in Kerawa, Female Bombers Suspected

Boko Haram had attacked the town in February.

Sep 3, 2015

#ChennaiGives: Suriya, Jyothika, Dulquer Salmaan, Vikram Prabhu, Other Celebs Take Part in Charity Event [PHOTOS]

The hashtag #ChennaiGives has been used by social media users in order to take part in the charity event.

Sep 3, 2015

George Osborne blames Isis for death of Syrian boy pictured drowned on beach

Chancellor claimed terror group and criminal gangs needed to be tackled in aftermath of David Cameron criticism.

Sep 3, 2015

Leaked Video Shows Russian Troops Fighting Rebels in Syria

Several new modern weapons also have been supplied by Russia.

Sep 3, 2015

West Bengal: Congress, Trinamool Student Unions Clash in Raiganj University

Alleged TMC supporters have manhandled the headmaster of the school located in Manikchak area, say reports.

Sep 3, 2015

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) Gets New Logo; Kerala CM Oommen Chandy Unveils Design [PHOTOS]

Oommen Chandy and other ministers reviewed the Kochi Metro Rail's work in progress in Alwaye.

Sep 3, 2015

Gay couple feuds with Kentucky clerk after being denied marriage license

A Kentucky county clerk, defying a new US Supreme Court decision and citing Gods authority, rejected requests for marriage licenses from same-sex couples on 1 September, in a deepening legal standoff now two months old.

Sep 3, 2015

China shows off military might at Tiananmen Square

China displayed its armaments in the military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of what it calls the victory of the “Chinese Peoples War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression”.

Sep 3, 2015