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Anti-Brexit protest in London ahead of EU law vote

Thousands of anti-Brexit protesters marched through London. The Peoples March for Europe took place two days before MPs vote on the withdrawal of the UK from EU law. The protesters believe the negative effects of leaving the EU are becoming more obvious. Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable said people were worried about Brexits impact on the future.

Sep 9, 2017

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Placebo swears at concert venue to support same-sex marriage

Placebo singer Stefan Olsdal spoke out in support of same-sex marriage during a concert in Melbourne, Australia. He asked the audience to chant: fork you, Margaret Court, the venue of the concert. Margaret Court Court Arena namesake, an Australian tennis champion, spoke out against same-sex marriage recently. Australia will decide soon whether to change marriage laws to make same-sex marriage legal.

Sep 9, 2017

'Flying saucers' discovered in Russia are believed to have alien remains [VIDEO]

The objects were dug out from 40 metres beneath the Earth's surface and each had a diameter of around 1.2 metres.

Sep 9, 2017

Jawed Habib's salon vandalised in Uttar Pradesh over ad featuring Durga

Though hair stylist Jawed Habib had apologised for the advertisement featuring Durga, his shop was vandalised by an irate mob in Uttar Pradesh.

Sep 9, 2017

Goa government to ban swimming in sea after sunset; here's why

Swimming under the moon in the lovely waters of Goa is on the must-do list of many. But here's why you may no longer be able to enjoy a late night swim.

Sep 9, 2017

Hurricane Irma hits Turks and Caicos Islands

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Hurricane Irma downgraded as it tears into Cuba's northern coast

Irma has weakened slightly as it hit Cuba's northern coast. It has downgraded as a Category 4 storm.

Sep 9, 2017

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Blue Whale Challenge strikes Bengaluru for the first time

Two Bengaluru boys were caught playing the Blue Whale Challenge game.

Sep 9, 2017

Forensic lab to draft guidelines to help cops identify 'Blue Whale' deaths

The guidelines will familiarise the police with the 50 tasks involved in Blue Whale game.

Sep 9, 2017

Curfew in parts of Jaipur as one dies in violent clashes

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Jaipur: Clashes erupt after a policeman hit woman, 1 cop dead, 10 injured [VIDEO]

Curfew has been imposed in Manak Chowk, Subhash Chowk, Galta Gate and Ramganj police station areas of the city.

Sep 9, 2017

Spooky confessions: These true horror stories will give you goosebumps

Twitter account named Horror Confessions shares some real-life experiences with supernatural forces or ghosts.

Sep 9, 2017

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Dera Sacha Sauda HQ raid: Illegal cracker factory found inside campus, 2 minors rescued

The officials in charge of the Dera Sacha Sauda raids said that they have found an illegal cracker factory inside the campus in Sirsa. Read on to know more about the raid conducted on day two.

Sep 9, 2017

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270,000 Rohingya flee to Bangladesh after weeks of violence

270,000 Rohingya have fled from Myanmar to neighboring Bangladesh in the past two weeks. The ethnic minority is fleeing violence in Myanmars Rakhine State. Resources of aid agencies and communities in Bangladesh are strained. Villagers said they were told to feed the refugees and send them on to camps. Bangladesh is already caring for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya who previously fled discrimination in Myanmar.

Sep 9, 2017

Darjeeling crisis: Sikkim's economy takes a hit due to Gorkhaland agitation

Business in Sikkim has slowed down even though it is that time of the year when tourists flock to the state not just for sight-seeing, but also to be a part of the state biggest festival -- Dashain.

Sep 9, 2017