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Jessica Lall murder case: Convict Manu Sharma granted parole to complete LLB course and marriage registration

Sharma had moved the high court to seek direction to the Delhi government to decide on his plea asking for a one month parole extension.

Jan 10, 2017

War on terror? The US dropped 3 bombs every hour in 2016, and these nations bore the brunt

The US has used its drones to target some of the most wanted terrorists around the world.

Jan 10, 2017

Purulia arms drop case: Modi urges Denmark to extradite prime accused Kim Davy

In December 1995, an Antonov AN-26 aircraft was used to drop unauthorised arms and ammunition in West Bengal's Purulia district.

Jan 10, 2017

Milo Yiannopoulos' Dangerous could be the most controversial book of the century

Dangerous by Milo Yiannopoulos has already divided the publishing industry in the US.

Jan 10, 2017

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Kerala theatre strike: A class theatres to be closed from January 12; Vijay's Bairavaa to face heat

The members of Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation made the announcement after Tuesday's meeting failed to yield any results.

Jan 10, 2017

Pongal is now a compulsory holiday, says Centre

Sasikala Natarajan had written to the Modi government urging them to "roll-back the announcement of Pongal as restricted holiday."

Jan 10, 2017

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Thousands sprint to become Japan’s luckiest man of the year

Thousands of men and women made a chaotic dash through the grounds of a shrine in Japan on 10 January, to try to win the annual Lucky Man Run. The winner of the race is believed to be given a years worth of luck, as well as a barrel of Japanese sake rice.The tradition started in the 14th century as locals rushed to offer prayers, which eventually turned into a race. 21-year-old university student Takashi Suzuki clinched first place.

Jan 10, 2017

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Transport secretary Chris Grayling calls rail strikes ‘not right, and not fair’

The latest strike by Southern train drivers is under way, the first of six day-long stoppages planned in January. Southern said it ran a handful of early trains from Brighton to London. The firm advised people not to attempt to travel unless it was essential. There are virtually no services now running. On a normal weekday Southern has 2,242 trains timetabled.

Jan 10, 2017

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Peruvian town flooded after Madre de Dios river bursts

Heavy rain has caused Peru’s Madre de Dios river to burst its banks. At least 400 homes were flooded in the town of Laberinto.

Jan 10, 2017

Kabul: 27 killed, 70 injured in twin explosions near American University

Reports state that the first blast occurred near the American University of Afghanistan and Noor Hospital.

Jan 10, 2017

Muslim girls in Switzerland can't be exempted from taking swimming lesson with boys, court rules

Although the ECHR acknowledged that religious freedom was interfered, the judges on the panel said the ruling does not violate any laws.

Jan 10, 2017

US DoD successfully tests its drone super-weapon, which can heal itself and swarm

The micro-drone swarms bring a new variation to the autonomous weapons system.

Jan 10, 2017

Bengaluru mass molestation aftermath: Men protest for being branded rapist; Bengaluru being called Rape City

The protesters say no evidence has been found in the Bengaluru New Year's Eve mass molestation case, and the KG Halli molestation case was false.

Jan 10, 2017

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Protests continue in Mexico as thousands rally against fuel price hike

Thousands marched in Mexico City against gasoline price hikes despite Mexicos President Enrique Pena Nietos promises to contain the effects. In response, Pena Nieto has announced that his government, businesses and union leaders are pledging to keep the price of staple goods stable. The rise in gasoline prices is part of a liberalisation programme aimed at gradually bringing prices up to market level.

Jan 10, 2017

Assembly elections 2017: Arjun Rampal, Jackie Shroff to campaign for BJP?

The BJP already has a long list of bollywood actors who are in the party. Paresh Rawal, Vinod Khanna and Dharmendra are already in the party.

Jan 10, 2017

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