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Russia loses Sukhoi Su-33 off Syrian coast, pilot ejects to safety

Russia has stationed aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov off Syrian coast in the Mediterranean.

Dec 5, 2016

Protests staged by Bexit rivals as historic Article 50 appeal begins

Tens of pro-Brexit and Eurosceptic activists staged rival demonstrators outside the Supreme Court in London on 5 December. The protests coincided with the first day of the government appealing a ruling from the High Court in November. The decision meant MPs would have to vote on triggering Article 50, the mechanism to split from the EU. The British government, led by Attorney General Jeremy Wright, had unsuccessfully argued that Theresa May and her ministers had the legal authority – residual prerogative powers – to make such a move.

Dec 5, 2016

#WhereisBana: Twitter account of 7-year-old Syrian girl who tweeted about Aleppo ordeal vanishes

Bana's account is managed by her mother Fatemah as she tweets about the ordeal they face on a day-to-day basis in Aleppo.

Dec 5, 2016

PM Narendra Modi to replace MEA Sushma Swaraj in Winter Session?

Swaraj has not been keeping well and was admitted to a hospital last month for kidney failure.

Dec 5, 2016

Donald Trump attacks China in Twitter tirade

US President-elect Donald trump has criticised China over its monetary policy and operations in the South China Sea. Posted on social media platform Twitter, the attacks came after he angered China by speaking to the President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen. Taiwan sees itself as an independent state but Beijing considers it as a breakaway province. The US cut off diplomatic relations to Taiwan in 1979, recognising Beijing’s claim.

Dec 5, 2016

Donald Trump attacks China in Twitter tirade

US President-elect Donald trump has criticised China over its monetary policy and operations in the South China Sea. Posted on social media platform Twitter, the attacks came after he angered China by speaking to the President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen. Taiwan sees itself as an independent state but Beijing considers it as a breakaway province. The US cut off diplomatic relations to Taiwan in 1979, recognising Beijing’s claim.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalitha death rumours: Mohan Babu, Khushbu, Rohit, Raai Laxmi, other celebs mourn Amma's 'demise'

Rumours claim that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa is dead and Khushbu Sundar, Manobala, Rohit, Raai Laxmi and other celebs say RIP Amma

Dec 5, 2016

Evening wrap: Jayalalithaa live updates, Aishwarya Rai death hoax, BSNL unlimited 3G data offer, and more

Read about ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's possible death, and guided missile frigate INS Betwa tipping over.

Dec 5, 2016

What is Pizzagate? The fake news scandal explained

A man claiming to be self investigating the scandal was arrested on 4 December for opening fire at the pizza restaurant in Washington DC, where it was falsely alleged the Clintons run a paedophile ring. But where have these fake accusations originated from?

Dec 5, 2016

Burst water main forces Islington streets to close

Several streets had to be shut down after a water main burst in the London borough of Islington on 5 December. Authorities advised people to avoid the area.London Fire Brigade said around 100 people from surrounding homes had to be evacuated in a statement on their website. They also revealed that the flood waters reached a depth of 2m in the basements of properties on one street.

Dec 5, 2016

Why does Tamil Nadu revere Amma?

From freebies to subsidies of all kinds the Tamil Nadu chief minister has given the common man a lot of benefits.

Dec 5, 2016

British report wants migrants to take an oath of integration before they get citizenship

Casey Review says many institutions have ignored regressive, divisive and harmful cultural and religious practices for fear of being branded racist.

Dec 5, 2016

Good luck to devotees, big bucks for temple

Hindu devotees tonsure their heads at Tirumala temple (Tirupati) to please God; the hair is auctioned by TTD every month.

Dec 5, 2016

Donald Trump can help resolve Kashmir issue: US Vice President-elect Mike Pence

Pence also said that Trump's new administration plans to be "fully engaged" in South Asia and with India and Pakistan on issues like Kashmir.

Dec 5, 2016

Demonetisation and Purchasing Power: See what you can buy for Rs 2 lakh crore

A Mumbai family declared an income of Rs 2 lakh crore (almost $30 billion), and disappeared. Here's what the money could have bought them.

Dec 5, 2016