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Italy: At least 100 people stranded in hotel as avalanche hits South Tyrol

The avalanche has also destroyed a house in the region, but no injuries have been reported.

Jan 23, 2018

Soldier killed and skiers injured after Mount Shirane volcano erupts in Japan triggering avalanche

One soldier was killed and at least 14 people injured, some critically, when rocks from an erupting volcano rained down on skiers at a mountain resort in central Japan on Tuesday (23 January) and an avalanche soon after the eruption engulfed about a dozen skiers.

Jan 23, 2018

Haryana horror continues: Woman dragged out of car and raped, as husband is held at gunpoint

The woman was raped in front of her husband and brother-in-law late on Monday night.

Jan 23, 2018

WWE superstar accused of rape: Victim narrates what happened

Emzo Amore signed a contract with the WWE in 2012 and became the Cruiserweight Champion in 2017.

Jan 23, 2018

Is 'naked yoga' for you? This expert believes it's more beneficial than regular exercise

Both men and women have reported better results from exercising naked – such as improved sleep and an all over boost in their body image – as compared to otherwise.

Jan 23, 2018

Pawan Hans helicopter crash: Bigger skeletons in the closet?

An insider points out some murky details about the functioning of PHL and alleges that the company disregards flight-safety procedures.

Jan 23, 2018

Disturbing video shows 4-year-old Chinese boy puffing cigarettes like a seasoned smoker as grandparents laugh

According to the neighbours, the kid started smoking cigarettes a year or two ago.

Jan 23, 2018

Aides call Trump's conduct as 'defiance disorder': After Fire and Fury, another book to expose White House secrets

The book titled 'Media Madness: Donald Trump, the Press, and the War over the Truth' by veteran political journalist Howard Kurtz is scheduled to hit stores on January 29.

Jan 23, 2018

Heard of 'bionic vagina'? Made from a pig's intestine, it offers hope to patients with vaginal disorders

The artificial organ was developed with a pig's tissue alongside a patient's own stem cells, in a project that is being led by Alexander Seifalian – the man who also constructed the first synthetic trachea to be transplanted into a patient.

Jan 23, 2018

Watch: This Pakistani school kid singing his leave application will leave you amused [Video]

Twitterati has gone berserk after watching the Pakistani school kid's singing video.

Jan 23, 2018

Meet 5-year-old Jannat, who is inspiring people with her mission to clean Dal Lake [Video]

Jannat, a kindergarten student, has already begun the cleaning drive and is also requesting residents and tourists to use dustbins and not litter the Dal Lake.

Jan 23, 2018

Mahadayi water dispute: Bengaluru braces for 2 strikes in 11 days, but will it yield the desired results?

The bandh has been called to protest against the delay in the implementation of the Kalasa-Banduri dam project, which will divert water from the Mahadayi river to the North Karnataka districts

Jan 23, 2018

Who is Amena Khan? L'Oréal Paris' first hijab-wearing model backs out from campaign after backlash over anti-Israel tweets

UK beauty blogger Amena Khan is the first woman in a hijab to be part of a mainstream advert for hair care.

Jan 23, 2018

Tokyo prepares for nuclear war with drill amid tensions with North Korea

Tokyo as well as other small Japanese cities have begun practicing emergency nuclear ballistic missile drills since the rise of tensions with North Korea. 

Jan 23, 2018

Tokyo prepares for nuclear war with drill amid tensions with North Korea

Tokyo as well as other small Japanese cities have begun practicing emergency nuclear ballistic missile drills since the rise of tensions with North Korea. 

Jan 23, 2018