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Turkey: Police fire rubber bullets to break up Womens Day protest

Riot police forcibly broke up a rally of hundreds of women gathering in Istanbul to mark International Womens Day on 6 March. The women mounted their demonstration two days before the official Womens Day on 8 March despite a ban by the governor of Istanbul. Throngs of fleeing women could be seen running away from a police with shields firing rubber bullets into the crowd. Istanbuls governor had enacted the ban on demonstrations citing security concerns.

Mar 7, 2016

Women's Day 2016: Best 10 inspiring quotes, wishes, picture greetings to celebrate occasion

The theme for International Women's Day 2016 is "Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality."

Mar 7, 2016

Pakistan court suicide blast kills 8; Taliban's Jamat-ul-Ahrar claims responsibility

The militant group said the attack was to avenge the hanging of Mumtaz Qadri for killing former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer.

Mar 7, 2016

On Women's Day, govt to set up three one-stop crisis centres for women

WCD Minister Maneka Gandhi said the government will come up with five to six centres every month this year to protect women affected by violence.

Mar 7, 2016

Chhattisgarh: 7 arrested for Raipur church attack

A mob of 25 people allegedly vandalised a church in Raipur and beat up those present there for the Sunday prayers.

Mar 7, 2016

Mahashivratri terror alert issued after Pakistan warned India

Pakistan's National Security Advisor (NSA) Lieutenant-General Naseer Janjua reportedly informed Indian NSA Ajit Doval of possible terror attacks.

Mar 7, 2016

Two Indian sailors dead, three injured in Yemen vessel fire

The injured have been taken to a hospital in Oman.

Mar 7, 2016

Punjab Govt refuses to pay Rs 6-crore bill to Centre for Pathankot operation

The Akali Dal government has been billed for the deployment of paramilitary forces in the state during the attack at the Pathankot air force base between Jan. 2 to 27.

Mar 7, 2016

South Korea, US begin military drill focused on 'striking' Kim Jong-un after North Korea's nuclear war threat

The U.S. will reportedly deploy aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74), a nuclear-powered submarine and the B-2 stealth bomber.

Mar 7, 2016

West Bengal: 3 arrested after 20-year-old woman jumps off building to escape rape

The woman had reached the building to meet her boyfriend, where two other people were present.

Mar 7, 2016

Pakistan urges India to send witnesses to depose in 26/11 Mumbai attacks trial

Pakistan's request came after an anti-terrorism court ordered deposition of all 24 Indian witnesses last month.

Mar 7, 2016

At least 9 dead, dozens injured in attacks against Kurdish quarter in Aleppo

The residential area has been a major frontline in Aleppo for weeks, with heavy clashes between the Syrian Kurdish YPG militias and rebels.

Mar 7, 2016

Sydney shooting: Siege ends after gunman kills 1

At least three people were reportedly shot, with one fatality confirmed by the police.

Mar 7, 2016

47 killed in suicide car bomb blast by ISIS in Iraq

At least 47 people, including civilians and members of security forces, are said to be among the killed in the attack.

Mar 6, 2016

US govt notifies sale of 8 F-16 fighter jets worth $700 million to Pakistan

The Obama administration will finalise the deal after March 11, Dawn reports.

Mar 6, 2016

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