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China remains world's biggest executioner; US sees lowest number in decades

The rest of the countries accounted for at least 1,032 executions last year– a decline of 35 percent in comparison to 2015 numbers.

Apr 11, 2017

Google doodle to honour 130th Birth Anniversary of Jamini Roy.

Google Doodle honours Jamini Roy on his 130th birth anniversary; here's 10 things to know about the painter

Jamini Roy is well known for his paintings - 'Dual Cats with one Crayfish', 'Bride and two Companions' etc. Find 10 interesting facts about this extraordinary painter from India.

Apr 11, 2017

Shocking video shows Asian doctor being dragged out of United Airlines plane

The Asian passenger was dragged along the aisle when he refused to deboard the overbooked United Airlines flight.

Apr 11, 2017

San Bernardino School Shooting: Cedric Anderson opened fire on his wife Karen Elaine Smith, later kills self

San Bernardino School students witnessed a murder-suicide when Cedric Anderson shot his wife Karen Elaine Smith and later himself, said San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan said.

Apr 11, 2017

Anantnag by-election in Jammu and Kashmir postponed over fears of violence

Read on to know why the Election Commission has postponed the Anantnag by-elections from April 12 to May 25.

Apr 11, 2017

North Park Elementary School evacuated after murder-suicide in special needs classroom

Three people are dead, including an eight-year-old student, after a 53-year-old man shot at his estranged wife and two of her students in San Bernardino, California on Monday (10 April). Gunman Cedric Anderson then turned the weapon on himself. North Park Elementary School was evacuated following the shooting and will remain closed for two days.

Apr 11, 2017

Disturbing footage shows United Airlines passenger repeating just kill me

New footage of a United Airlines incident shows an unnamed 69-year-old passenger in a frantic state after managing to re-board the plane, shouting: I have to go home and just kill me as he clings to a partition curtain with blood across his face. Earlier, the man was forcibly removed from his seat after the flight was overbooked and he could be seen screaming as he was dragged from his seat on flight 3411, causing him to hit his head on the opposing armrest. He was then hauled down the aisle in a bloodied state despite protestations from his fellow passengers.

Apr 11, 2017

United Airlines sparks outrage after doctor physically dragged from overbooked flight

The CEO of United Airlines has issued a statement saying that the company takes full responsibility for an incident that saw a doctor on one of their flights dragged through the aisle after being bloodied by an aviation security officer on 9 April at Chicago OHare International Airport to Louisville.

Apr 11, 2017

Global executions down more than a third but death sentences are at a record high

A new report from Amnesty International UK says the number of executions around the world last year fell by more than a third compared to the previous year with 1,032 executions in 23 countries in 2016 compared to 1,634 in 25 countries in 2015.

Apr 11, 2017

Global executions down more than a third but death sentences are at a record high

Apr 11, 2017

Terrifying video shows glass-bottom pool that hangs over edge of Texas skyscraper

Dubbed the Sky Pool and found on the roof of the Market Square Tower apartment building in Houston, this Texas attraction sits 40-storeys high above traffic. Footage of the pool has gone viral on Facebook, having been viewed over 2 million times.

Apr 10, 2017

Ex-Ukip MP Douglas Carswell warns hideous populists could usher in Western strongmen

Interview: Carswell spoke to IBTimes UK about leaving Ukip, his new book and his theory of populism.

Apr 10, 2017

'I hope Australian PM's visit to India is as productive as it has been for Steven Smith's batting,' says PM Modi

Steven Smith had smashed three Test centuries in the recently-concluded tour, a rare achievement for an overseas batsman in India.

Apr 10, 2017

Crowds applaud as PC Keith Palmer’s coffin departs Palace of Westminster for funeral at Southwark Cathedral

Police officers and well-wishers lined the streets of Westminster to pay tribute to PC Keith Palmer, who was killed in the London terror attack on 22 March. Crowds could be heard applauding the hearse of PC Palmer as it left the Palace of Westminster on 10 April, ahead of the funeral at Southwark Cathedral.

Apr 10, 2017

2017 Pulitzer Prizes: Here are the top contenders for the coveted journalism awards

This year's Pulitzer Prizes is likely to primarily focus on the biggest story of 2016: The United States presidential elections.

Apr 10, 2017

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News

China remains world's biggest executioner; US sees lowest number in decades

Google Doodle honours Jamini Roy on his 130th birth anniversary; here's 10 things to know about the painter

Shocking video shows Asian doctor being dragged out of United Airlines plane

San Bernardino School Shooting: Cedric Anderson opened fire on his wife Karen Elaine Smith, later kills self

Anantnag by-election in Jammu and Kashmir postponed over fears of violence

North Park Elementary School evacuated after murder-suicide in special needs classroom

Disturbing footage shows United Airlines passenger repeating just kill me

United Airlines sparks outrage after doctor physically dragged from overbooked flight

Global executions down more than a third but death sentences are at a record high

Global executions down more than a third but death sentences are at a record high

Terrifying video shows glass-bottom pool that hangs over edge of Texas skyscraper

Ex-Ukip MP Douglas Carswell warns hideous populists could usher in Western strongmen

'I hope Australian PM's visit to India is as productive as it has been for Steven Smith's batting,' says PM Modi

Crowds applaud as PC Keith Palmer’s coffin departs Palace of Westminster for funeral at Southwark Cathedral

2017 Pulitzer Prizes: Here are the top contenders for the coveted journalism awards

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]