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World War Two bomb safely detonated in Birmingham

A World War II bomb was safely detonated in Birmingham on 16 May. The device contained around 300 pounds of high explosives and was likely a German air drop bomb. The controlled detonation prompted the evacuations of hundreds of residents and the closure of parts of the A38 Aston Expressway, M6 motorway and the cancellation of rail services. It was discovered by construction workers.

May 17, 2017

Afghan security force and Nato troops stand at the gate of a guesthouse after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan

Afghanistan: ISIS attacks state TV station in Jalalabad, at least 2 civilians dead

The provincial governor's spokesperson said that two of the attackers blew themselves up, while the rest of the gunmen are still fighting.

May 17, 2017

Times Now files criminal complaint against Republic TV's Arnab Goswami over 'copyright theft'

Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd (BCCL) filed a complaint on Tuesday against Arnab Goswami, founder of the recently launched news channel Republic TV, and journalist Prema Sridevi on charges of infringing its copyright.

May 17, 2017

Girl students from Rewari Government school on day 8 of their hunger strike

Haryana girls go on hunger strike for school upgradation; demand immediate action

As the village girls from the Government school in Rewari continue their hunger strike, at least 10 have been taken to the hospital.

May 17, 2017

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Turkish And Kurdish supporters come to blows after Trump-Erdogan meeting in Washington

In an unexpected turn of events on Tuesday (May 16), following a vital meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump in Washington, two groups of protesters clashed outside the Turkish embassy. Altercations broke out between pro-Erdogan and Kurdish supporters outside the Turkish ambassadors official residence in the US capital. The two groups were carrying their respective flags and placards, shouting slogans outside the embassy. Footage from the Armenian National Committee of America showed policemen trying to intervene and stop the violence. The situation was reportedly brought under control after a reinforcement team reached the spot.

May 17, 2017

Donald Trump had asked FBI chief Comey to end Flynn's Russia investigation

Comey wrote some notes after a meeting with Trump, where he stated that the president brought up counterintelligence investigation into Flynn and urged Comey to drop the probe.

May 17, 2017

Nitish Kumar's Lok Sabha problem: In 2014, it was 'communal'; in 2019, it is 'secular'

JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar has said again that he is not in the race to become the prime minister of India. The wise politician has said so because he knows his challenges inside out.

May 17, 2017

Triple Talaq: 'Can you frame modern and model Nikahnama?' Supreme Court asks AIMPLB

"Why can't there be a modern and model nikahnama to provide for talaq? Can you ask your Qazis to have a model nikahnama?" the Supreme Court asked the AIMPLB.

May 17, 2017

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Nikki Haley vows to call out states backing North Korea and slap sanctions on them

The US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, on Tuesday (16 May) urged countries to decide whether they support North Korea or oppose its nuclear and missile ambitions. Speaking ahead of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following Pyongyangs latest missile test on 14 May, Haley vowed to call out states backing the reclusive state. She suggested that some countries were failing to adhere to UN-imposed sanctions and warned she would target them with sanctions for supporting the Kim Jong-un regimes missile programme.

May 17, 2017

Karnataka-cadre IAS officer Anurag Tiwari found dead under mysterious circumstances in Lucknow

The body of Anurag Tiwari, the deceased IAS officer, was found on the road near the Meerabai Guest House located at Hazratganj in Lucknow.

May 17, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army launches massive anti-terror operation in Shopian

The Indian Army cordoned off two villages in the district, and launched the search operation after receiving information about the presence of militants in the area.

May 17, 2017

'Day of reckoning has come': Arun Jaitley defends raids on Chidambaram, Lalu Prasad

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley defended the raids that were conducted at the residences of his predecessor P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad.

May 17, 2017

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Jeremy Corbyn announces Labour manifesto for general election

The Labour manifesto promises a better future for our country, Jeremy Corbyn said on 16 May, as he set out his blueprint for government. The document shows what Britain could be and a pledge of the difference a Labour government can and will make, he said at the launch of the manifesto in Bradford.

May 16, 2017

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Hilarious video shows golfer miss ball then fall off driving range ledge

Texas local Nathan went with some family members to a Fort Worth, Texas, Topgolf driving range on May 13, and his cousin may have had too much to drink. In the hilarious video, the man swing, misses the ball, and then steps off the ledge of the driving range while watching his ball.

May 16, 2017

Mamata Banerjee meets Sonia Gandhi: Is this how the anti-BJP front starts before the presidential election?

Mamata Banerjee met Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, sparking speculation that an anti-BJP coalition or alliance may be on the cards sooner than later. Read to know more.

May 16, 2017

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