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Turkish police stop protests against stronger presidency powers

Turkish police dispersed hundreds of protesters in Ankara on 9 January, as they marched against planned changes to the constitution. If the new changes are implemented, they would expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, introducing an executive presidential system. The draft is expected to pass in parliament, which is dominated by the ruling AK Party, before being put to a referendum in the spring.

Jan 9, 2017

NATO jets in the Baltic, Russians in the Baltic, Vladimir Putin, Turkey Erdogan

Russia and Turkey sign deal in new alliance that could see Europe encircled by govts that can push NATO to a breaking point

As Russia and Turkey sign a new deal, Europe is running the risk of being encircled by regimes that don't buy into NATO's agenda

Jan 9, 2017

Pongal Jallikattu Ban: All you need to know about the Pongal 'sport' and why it was banned

The Supreme Court had banned the sport in Tamil Nadu on May 7, 2014 following severe backlash from animal rights activists.

Jan 9, 2017

German lawmaker proposes idea of sex-on-prescription, draws heavy criticism

According to the German Green Party, people with severe health issues should be allowed to claim sex with prostitutes as a medical expense.

Jan 9, 2017

Pakistan conducts Babur cruise missile test

Pakistan tests submarine-launched Babur-III cruise missile

Babur-III is the sea-based version of land attack cruise missile (LACM) Babur and Pakistan had tested the enhanced version in December 2016.

Jan 9, 2017

Is PM Modi so afraid of Trinamool protests that he has put party MPs under police surveillance?

There is an increased police presence outside the residences of Trinamool Congress MPs in New Delhi.

Jan 9, 2017

World's Most Hated Man: Martin Shkreli's Twitter account suspended for harassing woman journalist

The journalist had tweeted a screenshot of an invitation from Shkreli for Donald Trump's inauguration, asking her to be his plus one for the occasion.

Jan 9, 2017

India to become third largest diamond jewelry market by 2020 leaving behind Europe and Japan

The global diamond market likely to grow at 2% to 5% yearly on strong US fundamentals and continued growth of middle class in China and India.

Jan 9, 2017

Arnab Goswami builds up Republic on social media with some truly frightening signs

Republic is increasing its social media presence before it comes on TV; what are the indications so far?

Jan 9, 2017

CBSE Class X, XII exams postponed by a week due to Assembly Elections 2017; Full schedule released

The CBSE exams for Class X will end on April 10, while exams for Class XII will end on April 29. Joint Engineering Exam (JEE) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) will be held later.

Jan 9, 2017

Pope Francis delivers 2016 Christmas Message of peace from the Vatican

Pope Francis encourages women to feel free to breastfeed their children in church

This is not the first time the pope expressed his support for women to breastfeed in church, in 2013 the pope encouraged a young woman to breastfeed her crying child

Jan 9, 2017

Tube strike causes chaos for millions of commuters

Londoners face transport chaos at the start of the working week after two unions on the Underground stage a 24-hour strike. The action follows weeks of strikes by Southern Rail, as well as price hikes on rail fares. Normal service on the Tube is expected to resume on 10 January.

Jan 9, 2017

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Turkish police stop protests against stronger presidency powers

Russia and Turkey sign deal in new alliance that could see Europe encircled by govts that can push NATO to a breaking point

Pongal Jallikattu Ban: All you need to know about the Pongal 'sport' and why it was banned

German lawmaker proposes idea of sex-on-prescription, draws heavy criticism

Pakistan tests submarine-launched Babur-III cruise missile

Is PM Modi so afraid of Trinamool protests that he has put party MPs under police surveillance?

World's Most Hated Man: Martin Shkreli's Twitter account suspended for harassing woman journalist

India to become third largest diamond jewelry market by 2020 leaving behind Europe and Japan

Arnab Goswami builds up Republic on social media with some truly frightening signs

CBSE Class X, XII exams postponed by a week due to Assembly Elections 2017; Full schedule released

Pope Francis encourages women to feel free to breastfeed their children in church

Tube strike causes chaos for millions of commuters

Parrikar gives lifeline to Nirbhay missile team, project gets extension till June 2018

Michael Chamberlain dead: Man whose daughter was snatched by dingo dies of cancer

Tamil Nadu to respond to Madras HC on Jayalalithaa's death in February

Showcasing Calcutta on screen: From communism to tragic human condition

New York, London, Puri: Odisha's city provides safest tap water in India, like world's best cities [details]

Nerve damage in eyes sign of 'Long COVID'; prevalent among those with neurological symptoms [details]