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Fidel Castro: His life and legacy

Cuba’s former communist leader Fidel Castro has died, aged 90.In 1959 Castro led revolutionary forces to successfully overthrow dictator Fulgencio Batista.He became Cuba’s prime minister from 1959 to 1976 and its president from 1976 to 2008.He will be cremated on Saturday, according to his brother and successor Raul Castro.

Nov 26, 2016

3 rare pygmy marmoset monkeys stolen from Sydney Park, say officials

Symbio Wildlife Park is asking for three of its pygmy marmosets to be returned after the monkeys were stolen.Two adults and one newborn marmoset were taken from the zoo overnight.The four-week-old baby requires its mother’s milk to survive and is therefore in great danger.The zoo released footage of the marmosets in an appeal to the public for information.

Nov 26, 2016

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Demonetisation: Racket circulating fake Rs 2,000 notes busted, six held

Instances of people being caught for printing fake Rs 2,000 notes — introduced after demonetisation — have been regular.

Nov 26, 2016

Evening wrap: Fidel Castro dies, Hong Kong Open 2016, Pokemon Go update and more

Also read about CJI TS Thakur lashing out at Modi government and Madurai couple's claim that actor Dhanush is their son.

Nov 26, 2016

Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa appointed as Pakistan's 16th Army Chief

Bajwa will replace General Raheel Sharif, who will retire on November 29.

Nov 26, 2016

Green Partys Jill Stein files recount petition for Wisconsin State

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein filed a petition on Friday, 25 November, seeking a recount of votes in Wisconsin State. She had pledged earlier in the week to request recount of votes in three states — Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Nov 26, 2016

Government reveals DRDO projects and reasons for delay; here is the full list

The Narendra Modi government has shared information on the development of LCA Phase-II and LCA Navy Phase-I.

Nov 26, 2016

Arsene Wenger speaks out on Crewe sexual abuse investigation

When asked about his opinion on the current investigation into sexual abuse of young football players by former Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell, Arsene Wenger spoke out for the hundreds and thousands of coaches who did not behave inappropriately.The accusations against Bennell sparked new investigations in a case that football player Andy Woodward - who made the first of the more recent claims against Bennell - called potentially worse than Savile.

Nov 26, 2016

Arsene Wenger speaks out on Crewe sexual abuse investigation

Nov 26, 2016

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What if China does a Modi, demonetises 50, 100-yuan notes?

In an editorial, the Global Times analyses PM Narendra Modi's demonetisation decision and wonders what if China had done it.

Nov 26, 2016

Fake news: Some recent stories that made world headlines

From Hillary Clinton selling weapons to ISIS to Donald Trump being endorsed by the Pope, these stories have turned out to be fake.

Nov 26, 2016

CJI TS Thakur lashes out at Modi govt for not filling 500 judges' posts lying vacant

"Today, we have a situation where courtrooms are locked because there are no judges," Justice Thakur said.

Nov 26, 2016

World reacts to Fidel Castros death

Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former leader, died on 26 November, aged 90. His brother, current Cuban President Raul Castro, made the announcement on state television.People across Cuba were saddened and shocked by the announcement, while many Cubans in exile in Miami took to the streets to celebrate the news of Fidel’s death.Leaders worldwide shared their condolences on social media and highlighted his historic importance.

Nov 26, 2016