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Sri Lanka Election 2015: Where to Watch Live as Rajapaksa Aims for Political Comeback

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa is hoping to return to the political stage as the Prime Minister.

Aug 14, 2015

Live: Ecuador Declares State of Emergency as Cotopaxi Volcano Erupts after Over 70 Years [Photos + Video]

Locals claim they heard two loud explosions followed by 'rain of ash and smell of sulphur.'

Aug 14, 2015

'One Day Mataram': Are You Proud of Being Indian Just on Independence Day and Republic Day? [VIDEO]

A recent musical short film 'One Day Mataram' reveals the impulsive patriotic attitude of Indians

Aug 14, 2015

Nigerian Court Allows Man to Divorce Wife of 25 Years for 'Repeatedly Failing to Serve Dinner on Time'

The wife told the court her husband was lying as he wants to marry another woman.

Aug 14, 2015

69th Independence Day: Pak PM Nawaz Sharif, President Hussain Refrain from Attacking India; Will PM Modi Reciprocate?

Narendra Modi had on Friday conveyed his greetings to Pakistan on its 69th Independence Day

Aug 14, 2015

Independence Day 2015: Where to Watch President Pranab Mukherjee's Speech Live on Eve of I-Day

President Pranab Mukherjee will address the nation on the eve of the country's 69th Independence Day.

Aug 14, 2015

Paraguay: Girl who was denied abortion at age 10 gives birth

An 11-year-old girl who became pregnant when she was 10-years-old and denied an abortion in Paraguay gave birth to a baby girl in Asuncion on 13 August. The 42-year-old stepfather of the girl is accused of rape resulting in the pregnancy and is pending trial.

Aug 14, 2015

UAE: 2 Indians Killed, 1 Injured in Sharjah Road Accident

The police are still investigating the cause of the accident.

Aug 14, 2015

Is 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' Actress Divyanka Tripathi a Follower of Controversial Godwoman Radhe Maa? [PHOTO]

It looks like Divyanka Tripathi is a huge fan of self-proclaimed Godwoman Radhe Maa.

Aug 14, 2015

North Korea will pursue ‘defensive’ nuclear programme

North Korea will pursue its defensive nuclear programme as long as it feels threatened by the United States, its UN disarmament envoy in Geneva said on 13 August.

Aug 14, 2015

Narendra Modi UAE Visit: Reports Claiming Burj Khalifa will be Lit up in Indian Tricolours are Fake [PHOTO]

Certain reports claiming Burj Khalifa will be lit up in Indian tricolours for two days is a hoax.

Aug 14, 2015

Happy Independence Day: Significance and Picture Messages to Celebrate 69 Years of India's Freedom

India is celebrating 69th Independence Day this 15 August

Aug 14, 2015

Protesting Ex-Servicemen Accuse Delhi Police of Manhandling; Rahul Gandhi asks PM to Implement OROP

Some ex-servicemen termed the day as "Black Independence Day".

Aug 14, 2015

Scientists discover sacred sinkhole cave under Chichen Itza pyramid

A group of scientists from the Autonomous University of Mexico announced on 13 August, that a sacred sinkhole cave, known as a cenote, has been discovered under Chichen Itzas grand Kukulkan Castle Pyramid, a discovery that could shed new light on the ancient Mayan civilisation.

Aug 14, 2015

Modi UAE Visit: Indian PM to Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, Address Indians in Dubai; Where to Watch LIVE

Narendra Modi will also visit the Masdar City near Abu Dhabi, which is known as a zero carbon city.

Aug 14, 2015