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Starbucks has achieved pay equity in the U.S.

Starbucks announced on March 21 that it has achieved 100 percent pay equity for women and men, and employees of all races in the U.S..

Mar 22, 2018

Indonesian volcano spews toxic gas: Hundreds evacuated, 30 hospitalized

The sulphuric gases from Mount Ijen's crater caused vomiting and breathing troubles among the residents of the nearby Kalianyar village.

Mar 22, 2018

Facebook-Cambridge Analytica privacy row: Everything you need to know

Facebook has been facing severe flak after the Cambridge Analytica controvery broke out. Read to know the latest updates regarding the data theft scandal.

Mar 22, 2018

World Water Day: Unesco predicts severe water crisis for India by 2050

The UN World Water Development report launched at the World Water Forum 8 in Brasilia, Brazil, suggested that India could face severe water shortage by 2050.

Mar 22, 2018

Video of monkey with human face goes viral, has social media in splits

The viral video shows the monkey in a Chinese zoo having very human-like features especially its eyes and its mouth.

Mar 22, 2018

MBS in America: A glance at Saudi Arabia's bespoke nuclear weapons program

Trump is more focused on 'making America great again' than on helping Saudi women drive their cars or enjoy more sartorial choices.

Mar 22, 2018

Sacramento police shoot and kill unarmed black man

An unarmed 22-year-old black man was fatally shot multiple times by Sacramento police. The man, named Stephon Clark, was holding a cellphone which police mistook for a weapon.

Mar 22, 2018

The nameplate of political consultancy, Cambridge Analytica, is seen in central London, Britain March 21, 2018.

Did Cambridge Analytica's India arm work with BJP, Congress, JD (U)?

The website of Ovleno, which mentioned BJP, Congress, and JD (U) as its clients, was suspended after the Indian media figured the links between the Indian firm and Cambridge Analytica.

Mar 22, 2018

Parents stage massive protest after Class 9 girl kills self: Quick updates

The principal and two teachers of the Delhi school have been booked in a case of sexual assault and abetment to suicide filed in Noida.

Mar 22, 2018

Texas serial bomber made video confession before he died

Mark Conditt, the Austin bomber who carried out a three-week bombing spree, left a 25-minute video confession on his cell phone, police said. In the recording, the 23-year-old described the specification of each explosive device and gave clues to a motive for his deadly attacks.

Mar 22, 2018