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Thunderstorms leave 35,000 homes without power in Queensland, Australia

Queensland has been hit by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the last days, leaving 35,000 homes without power.Flights from Brisbane Airport were delayed. One teenager was injured when he was struck by lightning.Meteorologists warn that several more storms are on their way to Brisbane.

Dec 4, 2016

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Snowstorms lead to Hawaii receiving blizzard warnings

Hawaii has been surprised by heavy snowfall over the last few days.Time-lapse footage filmed by the Canada France Hawaii Telescope shows a snow storm on Mauna Kea, Hawaii’s highest point.The access road to the top of the mountain had to closed because of snow and dangerous fog.

Dec 4, 2016

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Finchley robbery: Pensioner shoved into north London road in handbag theft

Metropolitan police has released CCTV footage of a man robbing an elderly woman in East Finchley.The woman in her 80s was robbed around 3pm on 1 March in Thomas More Way.A man can be seen following her before pulling her to the ground and taking her handbag.He then fled the crime scene in a grey Volkswagen Golf.The woman was taken to hospital with injuries to her face and knee.

Dec 4, 2016

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10-alarm fire engulfs buildings in Cambridge, Massachusetts

At least 140 firefighters tried to contain a 10-alarm fire blazing in several buildings.The fire started in a three-family home undergoing renovations, which later collapsed.The fire then spread to seven or eight other buildings and nearby cars.Around 60 people had to be evacuated. Authorities cut power in surrounding areas.

Dec 4, 2016

It's soon going to be skiing season in Hawaii: 3 feet snow expected by Sunday on highest peak

The winter storm on Thursday dumped two feet snow on the two peaks and another one is expected on Sunday.

Dec 4, 2016

ISIS North Caucasus group leader killed by Russian security forces

Abu Muhammad and four militants close to him were killed near Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, in Russia.

Dec 4, 2016

Delhi: National-level shooter accuses coach of raping her

The victim lodged an FIR against her coach on Saturday with the Chanakyapuri police station in Delhi.

Dec 4, 2016

Jill Stein's party to continue to seek recount in Pennsylvania, Michigan

She had attempted to get recounts in three states, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, all of them won by Donald Trump unexpectedly.

Dec 4, 2016

Read the full text of PM Modi's address at the inauguration of the Heart of Asia conference

Modi assured Afghanistan of all help it would need from India and other countries, and also brought up the issue of terrorism.

Dec 4, 2016

This is why the dead of Aleppo are buried only at night

Aleppo residents bury the dead only at night, while the bodies lay strewn across the city during the day.

Dec 4, 2016

Nandamuri Balakrishna's wife Vasundhara caught with Rs 10 lakh of old notes at Renigunta airport

Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna's wife Vasundhara was caught with Rs 10 lakh worth of old currency notes at Renigunta airport on Saturday.

Dec 4, 2016

Ghana shuts down fake US embassy, which had run for a year and issued fake passports and currency

The fake embassy had reportedly issued hundreds of fake passports — to the US as well as other countries — for a payment of $6,000 each.

Dec 4, 2016

Heart of Asia: 'Let us dedicate ourselves to making Afghanistan a geography of peace,' says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani held bilateral talks before the joint inauguration.

Dec 4, 2016

Morning Brief: China protests against Trump, ISIS may leave Anbar soon, people who fell prey to death hoaxes in 2016, and more

Read about the warnings Stephen Hawking has put forward, and the solution to the blinking Markarian lights.

Dec 4, 2016

China lodges protest over Taiwan phone call by Trump; here's how it could hurt the US

The call effectively meant the US president elect -- and by extension the entire country -- was recognising Taiwan as a separate country.

Dec 4, 2016

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