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Myanmar inches closer to licence-build JF-17 Thunder aircraft

The JF-17 Thunder aircraft provides a cheaper alternative to most of the single-engine third-generation fighter aircraft.

Feb 2, 2017

Pakistan commits first ceasefire violation of 2017 at Indo-Pak International Border in Samba

A BSF post was hit by three to four bursts of automatic weapon fire from Pakistan's side followed by a volley of grenades in Samba sector.

Feb 2, 2017

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Violent clashes erupt in Romanias largest anti-corruption protest

More than 250,000 Romanians demonstrated on 1 February against a decree passed late on 31 January that could free dozens of officials jailed for corruption. Nearly 150,00 people rallied outside the cabinet building in Bucharest. The decree was unveiled by the new Social Democrat government of Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu, and if enforced the decree would, among other things, decriminalise abuse-of-power offences in which the sums involved are less than 200,000 lei ($48,000).

Feb 2, 2017

Reddit is cleaning up its house as it targets alt-right groups

The subreddit groups, altright and alternativeright, were banned for 'doxing' – sharing of personal information without consent.

Feb 2, 2017

Chennai oil spill: All you need to know about the environmental disaster unfolding

A collision between two cargo ships near the Kamarajar Port Ltd (KPL) led to major oil spill thereby polluting the coastline.

Feb 2, 2017

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Kuwait follows Trump's cue, imposes visa ban on citizens from five Muslim-majority countries

Trump, on last Friday, had issued executive orders imposing a travel ban on nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Feb 2, 2017

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Left wing groups ‘care more about hating Israel’ than they do about fighting anti-Semitism

The Community Security Trust (CST) has claimed that a lack of support from left wing anti-racism groups has led to an increase of anti-Semitic incidents in the UK. The charity, which “protects British Jews from anti-Semitism and related threats”, claim that 2016 was the worst year it has recorded for anti-Jewish incidents. CST director of communications Mark Gardner told IBTimes UK that the ongoing anti-Semitism controversy within the Labour Party has also helped increase these incidents.

Feb 2, 2017

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Andhra Pradesh: Woman dragged, beaten and kicked by sarpanch [VIDEO]

The woman from Jallipalli village had complained to the sarpanch about a proposed plan to build a water tank in front of her house.

Feb 2, 2017

Accident victims bleed to death on roads: Insensitive onlookers or unawareness about the Good Samaritan Law?

Despite laws to protect samaritans from legal hassles, incidents of onlookers refusing to help accident victims and rather photograph them are becoming a regular feature on Indian roads.

Feb 2, 2017

Now online from Bengaluru: The only website outside Kolkata that sells exclusively Bengali books!

Three entrepreneurs from Bengaluru have started www.boi4u.in that sells only Bengali books at the moment.

Feb 2, 2017

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UP Assembly Elections 2017: Will the Meerut rally be PM Narendra Modi's Waterloo moment?

UP Assembly elections 2017: The elderly in the population are still staunch loyalists of Lok Dal and will vote for Chaudhary Charan Singh's son, Ajit Singh. But every passing day keeps the BJP on tenterhooks

Feb 2, 2017

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Controversial Bastar top policeman Kalluri to not return after medical leave

A noted activist Bela Bhatia was attacked by men, reportedly supported by the police, in Chhattisgarh.

Feb 2, 2017

#ReasonsTrumpHangsUp: Funniest reactions by Twitterati that will make you burst with laughter

The heated conversation between Trump and Oz PM Malcolm Turnbull lasted about 25 minutes before the US President hung up in fury, sparking series of funny reactions on Twitter.

Feb 2, 2017

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Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos speech cancelled after violent protests

A speech by Milo Yiannopoulos, who is an editor at far-right news website Breitbart News, was cancelled at the University of California, Berkeley on 1 February, after protesters opposed his appearance by setting fires and throwing objects at buildings. comma after Berkeley.

Feb 2, 2017