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Pope in Kenya: Tens of thousands turn out for Nairobi mass

Thousands of Catholic worshippers gathered in the Kenyan capital in spite of rainy conditions to attend a mass by Pope Francis on Thursday (26 November). Pope Francis waved towards the gathered crowds as he was driven past them on his Pope mobile on the way to the dais. The pontiff played down security fears about his trip, joking that he was more worried about the mosquitoes.

Nov 26, 2015

US arms sales surge 36 percent to $46.6 billion in 2015 as demand soars

US companies and some foreign countries have expressed growing frustration about delays in arms sales approvals.

Nov 26, 2015

Brazil: Petrobras corruption investigators to probe Olympic contracts

The Petrobras investigation has slowed or halted other infrastructure projects in Brazil.

Nov 26, 2015

China set to announce aid to African nations during President Xi's visit

China is Africa's largest trading partner and its trade volume was $220 billion in 2014.

Nov 26, 2015

Brussels: Security lockdown ends but hunt for militants continues

Government fears a local jihadist cell could be about to use in a rerun of the violence in France that killed 130 people.

Nov 26, 2015

3 die in drain while cleaning sewage in Kozhikode

Three died inside the drainage in Kozhikode due to lack of oxygen.

Nov 26, 2015

Govt may sack censor board chief Pahlaj Nihalani over Modi tribute video

The video was played during the interval of Prem Ratan Dhan Payo at cinema theatres.

Nov 26, 2015

US asks governments to forge laws to arrest 'aspiring' Isis fighters

The US justice department has urged other governments to consider prosecuting would-be foreign fighters.

Nov 26, 2015

Richard Dawkins calls 'clock boy' a hoax, compares him to Isis child executioner

Mohammed, had been arrested in his school for bringing a homemade clock to school which authorities thought were a bomb.

Nov 26, 2015

Advanced coal technology can help cut global CO2 emissions: Japan

Environment Minister Tamayo Marukawa said that coal-fired power plants meet the key demand of using an efficient technology to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

Nov 26, 2015

Idli, upma at 20 paisa: Mumbai's Cafe Madras shocks patrons with 1940s' menu

Cafe Madras, a popular breakfast joint in Mumbai served food as per 1940s menu as part of their 75th anniversary celebrations.

Nov 26, 2015

Kerala scribe's Facebook account blocked for 'exposing sexual abuse' in Madrasa

She shared incidents of sexual abuse with her classmates when she studied at a Madarassa in Kozhikode two decades ago.

Nov 26, 2015

Congress proposes amendment: Resolution in Parliament must come from Chair

The proposal was mooted by the Congress ahead of a 2 day discussion on the Commitment to the Constitution of India.

Nov 26, 2015

Flip side: 'Most Used Words on Facebook' app is stealing users' data

The viral app is hoovering up users' personal information and is able to sell it on to whoever it wants.

Nov 26, 2015

Wendy Doniger: I was misquoted on remarks about Gandhi and Partition

She clarifies via email she believes anti-Muslim agenda succeeded despite efforts by Gandhi and Jinnah.

Nov 26, 2015