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Donald Trump slams media coverage in lengthy press conference

US President Donald Trump has attacked the media coverage of him and his administration during a lengthy press conference in Washington DC. Speaking on 16 February, the new president repeatedly told reporters to sit down, interrupted questions, and took a generally combative tone.

Feb 17, 2017

Malaysia says North Korea must provide DNA evidence if they want Kim Jong-nam's body back

Malaysian authorities are probing the assassination of Kim Jong-nam who was reportedly poisoned at the Kuala Lumpur airport by two female assassins allegedly working for the North Korean nation.

Feb 17, 2017

Over 1.70 lakh child marriages reported in Andhra Pradesh in 2015-16; Krishna district tops list

Child marriage continues to remain widespread in Andhra Pradesh with over 1.70 lakh marriages reported since 2015. Over 20,000 minor girls and 19,557 boys hail from Krishna district.

Feb 17, 2017

Ten members resign from US President Donald Trump's advisory commission

The advisory commission members wrote a resignation letter to Donald Trump stating that some of the US President's policies went against their principles.

Feb 17, 2017

Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee arrested in South Korean corruption probe

Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee was taken into custody at the Seoul Detention Centre for his alleged role in one of South Korea's biggest corruption scandals.

Feb 17, 2017

HAL signs $8.5 million transfer of technology contract with Saab

HAL's contract is for maintenance of Saab's Integrated Defensive Aids Suite (IDAS) system in India.

Feb 17, 2017

Indian man may be jailed for sexually assaulting woman on US flight, then offering her partner a drink to 'forget the matter'

Veerabhadrarao Kunam, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, has pleaded guilty before a Newark federal magistrate judge to sexual assault in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the US.

Feb 17, 2017

Donald Trump to replace controversial travel ban with new executive order to protect Americans

US President Donald Trump, while addressing a news conference, also lashed out at the courts for suspending his executive order of the travel ban.

Feb 17, 2017

Delhi: 9 kids hospitalised after dead rat found in mid-day meal

The students of a Delhi government were rushed to the hospital as a precautionary measure after mid-day meal.

Feb 17, 2017

Pakistan blast: ISIS claims responsibility for bombing at Shahbaz Qalandar shrine that killed at least 100

The police said that the explosion at the Shahbaz Qalandar shrine occurred during a Sufi ritual called Dhamaal, where devotees had gathered for prayers.

Feb 17, 2017

PM Modi, US President Donald Trump could meet in May for bilateral talks

PM Modi and Trump will also meet in July during the G-20 Summit.

Feb 17, 2017

India news live updates: Rs 2,000 fake notes worth lakhs seized from West Bengal

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Feb 17, 2017

Ukip leader Paul Nuttall describes his horrible week

Ukip leader and Stoke-on-Trent by-election candidate Paul Nuttall describes what has been a horrible week on 16 February. The new Ukip leader was caught up in a controversy surrounding a claim on his website that he lost close personal friends at the Hillsborough disaster, a claim he has since retracted.

Feb 16, 2017

Analysing Donald Trumps handshake

Donald Trump grabs the headlines for all manner of reasons, but recently his peculiar handshakes have become front and centre as the US president meets foreign leaders from around the world. IBTimes UK sat down with body language expert Judi James, as she explained the reasoning and the thought process behind Trumps handshakes.

Feb 16, 2017

50 firefighters tackle London blaze at scrapyard in Canning Town

London Fire Brigade advises public to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.

Feb 16, 2017