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At least 17 dead in car bomb at checkpoint near embassies in Afghan capital

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast, a week after it claimed an attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul in which more than 20 people were killed.

Jan 27, 2018

Clashes erupt in London as Pakistani-origin UK lawmaker demands Kashmir's independence on India's R-Day [Video]

A Kashmir-born activist, taking part in a counter protest by Indians, said she needed freedom from Pakistan sponsored terrorism, ceasefire violations, and their proxy war.

Jan 27, 2018

All for some votes? Karnataka govt may soon announce a 24-30% pay hike, an extra holiday for its employees

To compensate for the holiday, the employees may have to work for some extra time on the other Saturdays.

Jan 27, 2018

Costly wedding and a costlier divorce? Kirill Shamalov's fortune nosedives after split with Putin's daughter

The 32-year-old is now losing almost half his wealth and he has also been demoted from his post as deputy chief executive at petrochemical firm Sibur.

Jan 27, 2018

Who is Dr Mathew Varghese? Meet the polio doctor from India who is a hero for Bill Gates

Dr Mathew Varghese runs the last and only polio ward of India.

Jan 27, 2018

Who is Jamitha Teacher? Meet the first woman Imam to lead Friday prayers in Kerala

Breaking barriers, 34-year-old Jamitha Teacher led the congregational prayer on Friday for Muslims in Kerala.

Jan 27, 2018

Piers Morgan faces the wrath of Arsenal fans and Donald Trump is involved!

Morgan sat down to interview US President Donald Trump for ITV and between discussing a lot of other things, he invited Trump to be Arsenal's new manager and presented him with an Arsenal shirt.

Jan 27, 2018

Who is Vicky Gounder? Punjab gangster, who taunted the police on Facebook, killed in encounter

Punjab's most-wanted gangster Vicky Gounder was killed in an encounter along with his key aide Prem Lahoria.

Jan 27, 2018

President Trump delivers America First message at World Economic Forum in Davos

Im here to deliver a simple message: There has never been a better time to hire, to build, to invest and to grow in the United States, said President Donald Trump in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 26, 2018.

Jan 26, 2018

Snapchat gone wrong: Teen commits suicide after accidentally texting her boyfriend about cheating on him

The young girl committed suicide right after she apologised to her boyfriend and texted 'goodbye' and asked him to 'forgive her'.

Jan 26, 2018

Trump asked to borrow Van Gogh art for White House, is offered gold toilet instead

The White Houses request to borrow a Van Gogh painting has been declined, and the president has instead been offered a solid gold toilet from the Guggenheim Museum.

Jan 26, 2018

Trump asked to borrow Van Gogh art for White House, is offered gold toilet instead

The White Houses request to borrow a Van Gogh painting has been declined, and the president has instead been offered a solid gold toilet from the Guggenheim Museum.

Jan 26, 2018

Journalist claims he saved Obama's political career by keeping this photograph secret

Former US President Barack Obama was captured in a photograph taken in 2005 with Louis Farrakhan, leader of the controversial group Nation of Islam.

Jan 26, 2018

Husband kills 'social media addict' wife because she forgot to cook food

"He had asked his wife to serve him food, but she was doing something on her mobile. This offended him to an extent that he attacked her with a chopper and then strangulated her," a police officer said.

Jan 26, 2018

Man dies in custody after being dragged across ground by police

An Oklahoma man has died in custody after being dragged across the ground by police. Police were called to Norman Regional hospital where 34-year-old Marconia Kessee had just been discharged, to deal with a disturbance.

Jan 26, 2018