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At least 13 killed during prison fight in northern Mexico

At least 13 people were dead after a fight broke out between rival gangs in a prison in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon and security troops were sent in to quell the riot, a state security official said on Tuesday (October 10). The death toll could rise as eight people were in a critical condition, the official said.

Oct 11, 2017

International Day of the Girl Child: Best quotes, messages, wishes and greetings to share with daughters

International Day of the Girl Child is observed by the United Nations on October 11.

Oct 11, 2017

Saudi groom walks out of marriage over bride's demand to drive a car

Before the start of the ritual, the father of the bride put a condition that his daughter should be allowed to drive once the ban is lifted.

Oct 11, 2017

Pakistan ready to act against Haqqani network if US provides evidence

Asif's remarks came after US President Donald Trump took a tough stance against Pakistan while announcing his Afghan policy in August.

Oct 11, 2017

Kashmir not in India; it's a different nation, says Bihar question paper

This observation was made by a Bihar education department in a question paper set by them. Read on to know what the question said.

Oct 11, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 IAF commandos, 2 militants killed in Bandipora gunfight

Two Garuda commandos of the Indian Air Force and two militants were killed on Wednesday in a gun battle in Jammu and Kashmir. Read to know more.

Oct 11, 2017

Pakistan building underground tunnels to store nukes near India border

Pakistan is constructing underground tunnels in Mianwali district -- around 750 km from New Delhi.

Oct 11, 2017

Honeypreet admits to masterminding the Panchkula violence; remand extended by 3 days

After about six days of intense interrogation, Honeypreet has finally revealed that a blueprint of the August 25 riots was prepared in Sirsa in advance. Her police remand has been extended by three days.

Oct 11, 2017

US economist Richard Thaler wins Nobel Prize

US academic Richard Thaler, who helped popularize the idea of nudging people towards doing what was best for them, won the 2017 Nobel Economics Prize on October 9 for his work on how human nature affects supposedly rational markets.

Oct 11, 2017

Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Rosanna Arquette accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment as scandal grows

The media mogul is also being accused of rape. 

Oct 11, 2017

As BJP slams Rahul, RSS demands apology from Congress VP over remarks on Sangh women

Rahul Gandhi's comments on RSS women not wearing shorts has landed him in a controversy and earned him criticism from women BJP workers as well. Read on to know what they said.

Oct 11, 2017

What to know about Texas Tech shooter Hollis Daniels

The Texas Tech student shot and killed a campus police officer on Oct. 10, 2017

Oct 10, 2017

India loses fastest growing economy rank; IMF slashes 2017 growth projection by 0.5 % to 6.7%

IMF's 6.7 percent growth rate projection is in line with the Reserve Bank of India's forecast.

Oct 10, 2017

Turkeys president Erdogan struggles to stay awake during briefing in Kiev

The Turkish leader was caught on camera nodding off several times during a press conference with the Ukrainian president.

Oct 10, 2017

Rick and Morty fans call for boycott of McDonald's over Szechuan sauce fiasco

Rick and Morty fans have become outrageous after McDonald's did not supply enough of their Szechuan sauce to various chains across the United States.

Oct 10, 2017