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Portland: Demonstrators dangle from bridge to protest Shells Arctic drilling

Protesters in Portland, Oregon dropped kayaks in the water and dangled from St Johns bridge on 29 July, to protest against the scheduled launch of the Fennica, an icebreaker ship to be used by Royal Dutch Shell for Arctic oil exploration.

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Huge Detroit and Bethlehem Banksy murals to be sold in Beverly Hills

A large street mural painted on a derelict Detroit car factory by elusive British artist Banksy is going up for auction in Beverly Hills and could fetch up to $400,000 (£256,000) for a local non-profit group, Juliens Auctions said on 29 July.

Jul 30, 2015

Assam CM Tarun Gogoi Dances While Nation Mourns APJ Abdul Kalam's Demise, Apologises Later

When the entire nation was mourning the demise of APJ Abdul Kalam, Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi courted controversy by dancing at a tea estate. Tarun Gogoi was vehemently criticised for his insensitivity, forcing him to apologise

Jul 30, 2015

Survey Reveals 35% of Indian Women Have No Say in Their Marriages

The India Human Development Survey was conducted by experts from the University of Maryland.

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Yoko Ono and Bono unveil a giant tapestry in honour of John Lennon

Yoko Ono, along with Bono and The Edge from U2 unveiled a tapestry in honour of John Lennon on Ellis Island on 29 July.

Jul 30, 2015

Kuwait: Indian Man Wearing 'Too Many Layers of Clothes' Mistaken as Isis Mosque Suicide bomber

It turned out that the man had flu.

Jul 30, 2015

Mullah Omar's Successor Announced: Mullah Akhtar Mansoor is New Afghan Taliban Leader, Says Pak Media

Mansoor reportedly served as 'aviation minister' during the Taliban rule in Afghanistan.

Jul 30, 2015

Google Pays Homage to 'People's President' APJ Abdul Kalam With Black Ribbon

As India grieves the loss of former president APJ Abdul Kalam, Google joins to pay homage to him with a black ribbon.

Jul 30, 2015

US Finds Evidence of Close Links Between Turkish Army and Isis: Reports

NATO member Turkey has been accused of aiding Isis.

Jul 30, 2015

#YakubHanged: Supreme Court Judges who Rejected Last Plea Get Extra Security After Intelligence Alerts

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court judges held a hearing for Yakub Memon's final plea around 3.20 am on Thursday.

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Chile: Man survives 17-storey fall from apartment building

After partying through the night, its only natural to come down at some point. But few have ended a bender the way 23-year old Chilean Sebastian Reyes recently did and live to talk about it.

Jul 30, 2015

Yakub Memon, Afzal Guru, Ajmal Kasab and Other Convicts Recently Executed in India [PHOTOS]

Yakub Memon was executed on Thursday at Nagpur Central Jail in Maharashtra.

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Mexico: Violence and protests as Uber comes under attack

Taxi drivers in Mexico came out to protest against popular taxi service Uber on 29 July, accusing the company of stealing their business. The protests came just one day after various Uber vehicles were violently attacked by a group of armed men in Mexico City.

Jul 30, 2015