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Indonesia: Floating bank brings services to remote islands

An Indonesian bank has transformed a boat into a mobile bank outlet, providing services to residents living on remote islands of the sprawling archipelago.

Sep 22, 2015

China launches investigation against Texas woman arrested on charge of 'spying'

Sandy Phan-Gillis of Texas has been held by Chinese authorities on charge of stealing state secrets.

Sep 22, 2015

Pope Francis' visit to US: 5 most important engagements; live streaming information

Pope Francis will engage in several activities during his visit to the US. Here is live streaming information of his tour.

Sep 22, 2015

Celebrate Bisexuality Day 2015: Significance and interesting quotes from famous personalities

23 September is observed as Celebrate Bisexuality Day by members of the bisexual community.

Sep 22, 2015

JNU PhD Direct Admission; how to apply, eligibility, important dates

Check out details on application fee, vacancies, eligibility requirements and important dates.

Sep 22, 2015

India to buy 37 Apache, Chinook choppers from Boeing as CCS clears $2.5 billion deal

The Cabinet Committee on Security cleared the proposal worth $2.5 billion, defence ministry sources said.

Sep 22, 2015

Underground tour views the construction of the Second Avenue Subway line

The first phase of the Second Avenue subway in New York City is set to open in December 2016 after more than 80 years of planning. Members of the Upper East Side community toured the construction of the tunnels and platforms underground, the first phase of which is more than 86 percent complete and will run as an extension of the Q line from 96th St to 63rd St.

Sep 22, 2015

Pope Francis to be welcomed by US President Barack Obama [Where to watch LIVE details]

Polls show the Pope is popular among Americans.

Sep 22, 2015

Yom Kippur restrictions: Israel shuts down airspace, limits Muslims' entry to Al Aqsa Mosque

Flight services from Israel will resume on Wednesday after sundown.

Sep 22, 2015

Russia offers massive air support to Assad regime, sneaks in 48 fighter aircraft into Syria

Dozens of Russian Sukhoi Su-24 and Sukhoi Su-25 have been brought to Syria.

Sep 22, 2015

Florida: Drone footage captures gathering of hundreds of sharks

Video showing a large gathering of sharks off the coast of Florida in Destin has become an internet hit gaining 10,000 plays on Vimeo in less than 24 hours. The video was taken by aerial photographer Cory Peterson and posted on Vimeo on 20 September.

Sep 22, 2015

Pakistan: 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' fame TV reporter Chand Nawab beaten up; video goes viral

Nawab was beaten up by railway officials as he was covering the alleged scalping of tickets.

Sep 22, 2015

Yemen: Houthis mark one-year anniversary of seizing capital

Several thousand supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels took to the streets of the Yemeni capital Sanaa on 21 September, dancing, cheering, and chanting pro-Houthi slogans in celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Shiite militias takeover of the capital last year.

Sep 22, 2015