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Obamacare: Republican Senate takes first step to repeal Affordable Care Act

The Republican-majority Senate voted 51-48 towards initiating the repealing process.

Jan 12, 2017

Tomahawk cruise missiles: New US Navy tests show ability to engage time-sensitive targets

US Navy has completed two flight tests for Tomahawk cruise missiles, which will support new missions planned in real-time.

Jan 12, 2017

Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee arrives for bribery suspicion questioning

Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee arrived at the South Korean special prosecutors office on 12 Janaury, for questioning over bribery suspicions. Lee has been embroiled as part of a widening political scandal that may permanently unseat President Park Geun-hye.Samsung gave 30 billion won (£20m, $25m), to foundations backed by Parks friend, Choi Soon-sil. It is being investigated whether that was connected to the national pension funds support for a controversial 2015 merger of Samsung C and T Corp and Cheil Industries Inc.

Jan 12, 2017

Donald Trump Inauguration: This member of Jenner family to attend the event?

Donald Trump Inauguration ceremony finally finds a celebrity to add to the list.

Jan 12, 2017

Brawl breaks out in Turkish parliamentary debate over new constitution

Brawls erupted as politicians from AK Party tried to prevent CHP MP, Fatma Kaplan from filming the voting session with her mobile. Politicians from two parties traded kicks and punches as acting parliament speaker adjourned the session. The fights broke out during a debate at general assembly on constitutional changes that would hand President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers as an executive president.Under the reform, President Erdogan will be able to appoint and dismiss government ministers, take back the leadership of the ruling party, and govern until 2029.Erdogan and his supporters argue that Turkey needs the strong leadership of an executive presidency to prevent a return to the fragile coalition governments of the past, but opponents fear the reform will fuel authoritarianism.

Jan 12, 2017

Bihar: Four killed as CISF jawan opens fire on colleagues in Aurangabad

According to reports, the jawan allegedly opened fire from his service weapon.

Jan 12, 2017

CRPF jawan alleges discrimination between army and paramilitary forces 2 days after BSF jawan's video went viral

This video comes two days after BSF constable Tej Bahadur Singh posted a video alleging poor diet, low quality food and hunger at border.

Jan 12, 2017

Khaidi No 150 success may help Chiranjeevi revive his political career

The phenomenal opening of Khaidi No 150 has led to speculations on whether Megastar Chiranjeevi will return to active politics.

Jan 12, 2017

China should be denied access to South China Sea islands: Trump's Secretary of State-pick Tillerson

Tillerson said China's South China Sea construction was similar to "Russia's taking Crimea" from Ukraine.

Jan 12, 2017

India launches second Scorpene-class stealth submarine INS Khanderi, as Chinese subs spotted in Pakistan harbour

India on Thursday launched the second of the Project 75 Scorpene submarines, INS Khanderi.

Jan 12, 2017

'Karan Johar is no messiah and he doesn't owe LGBTQ community his outing'

With the release of Karan Johar's biography, An Unsuitable Boy, his sexuality has once again become talk of the town

Jan 12, 2017

Bengaluru David Guetta concert: French DJ's show cancelled due to local election, says IGP Bengaluru

The authorities cited law and order situation for cancellation of Sunburn's 'Guetta 4 Good'.

Jan 12, 2017

Cigarette smoking costs $1 trillion annually says WHO; India has second-largest number of smokers

The combined costs of healthcare expenditure and lost productivity is about $1 trillion every year, says World Health Organisation (WHO).

Jan 12, 2017

UP Assembly elections 2017: Will Priyanka Gandhi and Dimple Yadav campaigning together change fortunes of Congress, SP?

If Priyanka Gandhi Vadra does campaign with Dimple Yadav, it would mean Akhilesh Yadav's dream of an SP-congress alliance was coming true.

Jan 12, 2017

India's annual Hajj quota increased to 1.70 lakh, biggest expansion in 29 years

The expansion of the India Hajj quota will be effective from this year.

Jan 12, 2017