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Taliban storm army-run school in Pakistan, scores dead

At least 95 killed in Taliban attack on Pakistan school: officials.

Dec 16, 2014

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IKEA ruffles a few feathers with first Korean store

Global furniture giant IKEA opens its first store in South Korea on Thursday, a much-anticipated market entry that has stumbled at a number of commercial and cultural hurdles along the way.

Dec 16, 2014

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Cape Verde volcano spews fresh lava

Cape Verde's Pico do Fogo volcano has been erupting since the 22nd November, destroying two villages and several hectares of agricultural land.

Dec 16, 2014

Modi Warns BJP MPs against Making Controversial Remarks; Says 'Don't Cross Lakshman Rekha'

The warning came days after BJP MPs Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and Sakshi Maharaj triggered controversies over their statements.

Dec 16, 2014

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Protesters demand safety for women on gang rape anniversary

Protesters demand improved safety for women on the second anniversary of the fatal gang rape of a student in New Delhi.

Dec 16, 2014

Human Rights Watch Slams Putin Govt for Ignoring Anti-Gay Attacks

US-based Human Rights Watch accuses Russia's leadership of remaining silent in the face of anti-gay violence.

Dec 16, 2014

Religious Conversions: Police Arrest Agra Accused, VHP Declares 'Ghar Wapsi' in Rae Bareli

Vishwa Hindu Parishad aims at converting the Muslim and Christian families to Hinduism by January 2015.

Dec 16, 2014

Sydney Siege in Pictures: Tributes Pour in for Victims [PHOTOS]

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and many others laid flowers at a makeshift memorial for the victims of the incident that shocked the nation.

Dec 16, 2014

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Cold wave intensifies in northern, central India

Kanpur/ New Delhi/ Bhopal, Dec 16 (ANI): Cold wave conditions and foggy weather disrupted normal life in central and northern India on Tuesday. After New Delhi and Kanpur witnessed light rain showers, the temperature went down, adding to the woes of daily wage labourers and homeless people as they have no alternative to fight the chill. A resident of Kanpur, Kishan, said due to rains the cold has become unbearable. People of New Delhi also had a tough time dealing with the cold as mercury dipped to 10 degrees Celsius. Temperatures in Himachal Pradesh also plummeted as some regions of the state received snowfall. Meanwhile, people in Bhopal also woke up to chilly, foggy morning and faced problems in travelling due to poor visibility.

Dec 16, 2014

Will it be a White Christmas 2014 for the United States and United Kingdom? Here are the latest snow prediction, forecast and updates.

White Christmas 2014: Snow Prediction for Some US States; Disappointing Forecast for UK

Will it be a White Christmas 2014 for the United States and United Kingdom? Here are the latest snow predictions, forecast and updates.

Dec 16, 2014

Benjy the 'Gay' Bull Saved by Sam Simon Finds New Love in New Home

Benjy the 'Gay' Bull Saved by Sam Simon Finds Love in New Home

A gay bull who was saved from a slaughterhouse by 'The Simpsons' co-creator Sam Simon has reportedly found new love at his new home.

Dec 16, 2014

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Politicos react as Adityanath says Akhilesh govt should bring anti-conversion law

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Politicos react as BJP MP Yogi Adityanath said that UP government should come up with an anti-conversion law if it disapproves of the forthcoming "ghar wapsi" event in Aligarh. Defending the planned December 25 programme, Adityanath sought to differentiate it from conversions. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that it’s a shame for the country that issues like religious conversions are the topics of debate in today's India. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that religion should be a subject to an individual and no force should be put on any person over the same. Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal said that the party does not take statements by Adityanath seriously.

Dec 16, 2014

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Reactions come in as TMC demands withdrawal of PM's control over CBI

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Reactions come in after Trinamool Congress demanded in Lok Sabha that the CBI's control be withdrawn from the Prime Minister and handed over to the Lokpal. BJP Spokesperson Nalin Kohli said that TMC should rather demand that justice be done to those who lost their money in the scam. NCP leader Majid Memon said that CBI should try and clean its image of a 'caged parrot'. CPI leader Atul Anjan said that the TMC should remember that they never questioned the CBI during the UPA government. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that the CBI works as a rubber stamp and the allegations itself was made by the BJP earlier.

Dec 16, 2014