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Japan: 12ft-long giant squid spotted in Toyama Bay harbour

A giant Architeuthis dux squid was spotted by onlookers swimming into Toyama Bay northwest of Tokyo on 24 December. Researchers estimate the squid is around 12ft long and is relatively young. Locals say its the first sighting of a giant squid of the season.

Dec 30, 2015

Hotels, tourist agencies, and more Turkish companies banned from operating in Russia from New Year

Russia has imposed additional economic sanctions on Turkey.

Dec 30, 2015

President Pierre Nkurunziza tells African Union to respect Burundi's sovereignty

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza's remark comes after the AU said it was ready to deploy its peacekeepers in the violence-hit country.

Dec 30, 2015

Cabinet approves Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Australia

The deal, which was signed in 2014 and implemented in November 2015, has finally been approved by the Cabinet.

Dec 30, 2015

Nepal's Prime Minister Oli will visit China before India

A formal agreement to import oil from China will reportedly be signed when KP Oli visits China next month.

Dec 30, 2015

Rebirth of al Qaeda camps in Afghanistan worries the US: Report

A former CIA deputy director said the US needs to worry about the resurgence of the Taliban that will give al Qaeda a safe haven.

Dec 30, 2015

Arvind Kejriwal urges students to persuade their parents to adhere to odd-even rule

The Delhi CM dismissed the probability of people buying two cars to evade the law, referring to it as an ill-founded claim.

Dec 30, 2015

New Yearâ€™s Eve: London steps up security ahead of celebrations

There will be an increased presence of armed police officers on Londons streets for New Years Eve, a police official said on 29 December. Britain is on its second highest alert level of severe, meaning an attack by militants is considered highly likely. Other European capitals are on similar alert levels.

Dec 30, 2015

North Korea: Senior official responsible for relations with South Korea dies in traffic accident

Kim Yang Gon's death would affect relations between the two countries, says researcher.

Dec 30, 2015

Police hunt woman caught on camera throwing dog in the street by its front legs

Brandi Chin was filmed by her neighbour abusing the black pug during an argument with an ex-boyfriend

Dec 30, 2015

Bahrain F-16 jet crashes in Saudi Arabia near Yemen border, pilot survives

Bahrain is part of a Saudi-led coalition conducting airstrikes against Shiite Houthi militants in Yemen.

Dec 30, 2015

Indian Navy successfully test fires Barak 8 missile from INS Kolkata

The LRSAM system has the capability to engage multiple targets day and night in all weather conditions.

Dec 30, 2015

New Year wishes exchanged during first 'hotline' call between Taiwan and China

The hotline became functional from 30 December 2015.

Dec 30, 2015

Russian border guard killed in North Caucasus shooting at UNESCO heritage site

The shooting took place at the Naryn-Kala fortress in Derbent on Tuesday night.

Dec 30, 2015

Modi mulls Cabinet revamp to boost prospects in state elections: Report

Sushma Swaraj reportedly wants a 'domestic' portfolio, while Arun Jaitley is being considered for defence, according to Reuters.

Dec 30, 2015

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Japan: 12ft-long giant squid spotted in Toyama Bay harbour

Hotels, tourist agencies, and more Turkish companies banned from operating in Russia from New Year

President Pierre Nkurunziza tells African Union to respect Burundi's sovereignty

Cabinet approves Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with Australia

Nepal's Prime Minister Oli will visit China before India

Rebirth of al Qaeda camps in Afghanistan worries the US: Report

Arvind Kejriwal urges students to persuade their parents to adhere to odd-even rule

New Yearâ€™s Eve: London steps up security ahead of celebrations

North Korea: Senior official responsible for relations with South Korea dies in traffic accident

Police hunt woman caught on camera throwing dog in the street by its front legs

Bahrain F-16 jet crashes in Saudi Arabia near Yemen border, pilot survives

Indian Navy successfully test fires Barak 8 missile from INS Kolkata

New Year wishes exchanged during first 'hotline' call between Taiwan and China

Russian border guard killed in North Caucasus shooting at UNESCO heritage site

Modi mulls Cabinet revamp to boost prospects in state elections: Report

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

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