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Former football legend George Weah elected as president of Liberia

Former soccer legend George Weah has been elected as the 25th President of Liberia. Weah is taking over for Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who was the first elected female head of state of Liberia and in all of Africa. This is the first diplomatic transfer of power in Liberia since 1944.

Jan 24, 2018

PM Modi delivering his keynote speech, at the plenary session of the World Economic Forum, in Davos on January 23, 2018.

PM Modi at Davos says India means business: How political rivals, Twitter reacted

Here's how people reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Jan 23, 2018

Mahadayi water dispute: Bengaluru braces for 2 strikes in 11 days, but will it yield the desired results?

The bandh has been called to protest against the delay in the implementation of the Kalasa-Banduri dam project, which will divert water from the Mahadayi river to the North Karnataka districts

Jan 23, 2018

Here's why Donald Trump imitates Modi and his Indian accent

Trump was apparently trying to repeat what Modi had said about the US and how its global contributions.

Jan 23, 2018

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Alec Baldwin to Johnny Depp: Who should play Donald Trump in the new Fire and Fury TV show?

Many celebrities have played Donald Trump onscreen, including Alec Baldwin, Jimmy Fallon and Johnny Depp. Here are the top five candidates to play Trump in the new Fire and Fury TV series.

Jan 19, 2018

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Times Up: 2018 Womens March on New York City

More than 120,000 people rallied in the streets of Manhattan for the second annual Womens March. This event marked the first anniversary of President Trumps inauguration with protesters expressing their outrage at Trumps administration and advocating for human rights.

Jan 21, 2018

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Turkish troops enter northern Syria as fighting intensifies

Turkish troops have crossed into Syria to repel Kurdish fighters from the border in a move that is likely to heighten tensions with the United States.

Jan 22, 2018

Mahadayi water dispute: 2 bandhs in 11 days to hit normal life in Bengaluru

The January 25 bandh will be observed throughout Karnataka.

Jan 22, 2018

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Can Donald Trump survive another year?

President Donald Trump has made it through his controversial first year in office. But facing calls for impeachment, an ongoing Russia investigation, upcoming midterm elections, and questions about his mental health and temperament, can he survive another year in office?

Jan 20, 2018

President Kovind gives nod to EC on disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs, all things to know

AAP leader Gopal Rai claimed,"Will knock the doors of HC and even SC if need be."

Jan 21, 2018

Bawana Fire: BJP defends NDMC Mayor over viral video, slams Kejriwal for 'low-level politics'

The video allegedly shows Preeti Aggarwal alerting her aides from revealing anything over the fire as NDMC had issued the license to the factory which caught fire on Saturday.

Jan 21, 2018

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