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Zimbabwes Robert Mugabe makes first public appearance since military coup

Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe arrived at a university graduation ceremony in the capital Harare on 17 November, making his first public appearance since a military seizure of power. The armys takeover on Wednesday (15 November) signaled the collapse of Mugabes 37 years in office.

Nov 17, 2017

Gujarat Assembly elections 2017: BJP announces first list, includes 5 defecting Congress MLAs

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced its first list of 70 candidates for the first phase of the Gujarat Assembly elections.

Nov 17, 2017

Who is Toto Beast Riina? Italy mafia boss of bosses dies at 87

Italys most notorious and feared mafia boss, Salvatore Toto Riina, has died at age 87. Known in Italy as the boss of all bosses, he died of natural causes early on Friday (17 November) after almost a quarter century in jail, Italys Justice Ministry said.

Nov 17, 2017

We will contain the Naxals in two or three years: Special DGP Awasthi, Anti-Naxal Operations, Chhattisgarh [VIDEO]

Awasthi spoke exclusively to International Business Times about the change in strategy adopted by the security personnel to combat the Naxals.

Nov 17, 2017

Bizarre: 'Protected' frogs dried to death to make traditional Chinese medicine to keep women young

These frogs are captured, killed and then hung up on the wire for about 20 to 30 days to make Hasma, the traditional medicine.

Nov 17, 2017

What is Black Death? Here is all you need to know about the deadly plague

At least ten African nations have been put on high alert over fears regarding the spread of the plague.

Nov 17, 2017

Ayodhya: UP CM skeptical on Sri Sri's mediation attempts; Supreme court to hear the case from Dec 5 onwards

Yogi Adityanath is non-committal after meeting Ravi Shankar, stating that the apex court's call will be the ultimate decision.

Nov 17, 2017

Why Saudi King Salman's 'imminent abdication' is just par for the course

Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has waded deep and far too much into the waters, and trying to stay merely afloat is perilous.

Nov 17, 2017

Zimbabwe military says engaging with Mugabe on the way forward

Zimbabwes military has said it was engaging with President Robert Mugabe in talks on the way forward for the country. The 93-year-old long-time leader has been under house arrest since Nov. 15.

Nov 17, 2017

Sex, CDs and Gujarat Assembly elections: PAAS says BJP plans to frame Hardik Patel in rape case!

The BJP is looking to discredit the PAAS leadership with 52 "sex CDs," a PAAS convenor has claimed. Read to know more.

Nov 17, 2017

Images reveal how Kerala businessman's son died after brand new car rammed into auto

The mishap happened at around 11:30 pm near Kowdiar in Thiruvananthapuram late on Thursday (November 16).

Nov 17, 2017

10 tips to optimize your LinkedIn profile for more exposure [VIDEO]

Here is a list of tips to optimize your LinkedIn profile, helping more people discover you and promote your business.

Nov 17, 2017

Strike called off by doctors in Karnataka, CM to discuss bill with unions

The chief minister will be discussing modifications to the KPME bill with the representatives of private doctors and it is likely to be tabled in the assembly next week.

Nov 17, 2017

Who is Majid Khan? The Kashmiri footballer who returned a week after joining Lashkar-e-Taiba

His friends and acquaintances had appealed to the youth on Facebook to return to his family. He surrendered to the security forces on Thursday. Read on to know more.

Nov 17, 2017

IAF chief says Rafale fighter jet deal is better, no overpricing involved

Rahul Gandhi had accused the government of signing an overpriced deal with a French firm to supply IAF with 36 Rafale fighter jets. But here's what the IAF chief said.

Nov 17, 2017