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Japans snap election: What you need to know

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called a snap election, which would bring the scheduled elections one year earlier. Here are what you need you know about Japans snap election.

Oct 6, 2017

New robot designed for disaster relief

The future disaster response team could be made up of an army of robots. Honda unveiled a new prototype for its E2-DR disaster relief robot designed to search through crumbled buildings.

Oct 6, 2017

Tents, temporary constructions by Chinese troops intact at Doklam standoff area

The presence of the People's Liberation Army was reduced after the process of 'disengagement' began on August 28.

Oct 6, 2017

China changes its tone: Effect of India's strong response to Doklam standoff?

How and why China and its news outlets are changing the tone in which they speak about India.

Oct 5, 2017

Devoid of any comfort, Honeypreet lonely in jail; may face narco test

Honeypreet complained of a migraine on Tuesday and said that she was feeling very low, but the doctors said she was fine and healthy after conducting a few tests.

Oct 5, 2017

We're ready in full synergy for a two-front war with China and Pak: IAF chief Dhanoa

IAF has the potential "to locate, fix and strike across the border, Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa said when questioned on Pak's recent claims over having short-range nuclear weapons.

Oct 5, 2017

Cameroon soldiers beat separatist protesters

Exclusive footage sent to IBTimes UK from sources in Cameroon appears to show soldiers dragging, beating and taking protesters. Cameroons English-speaking areas held rallies marking the 56th anniversary of the incorporation of Anglophone regions into the country. Both the Northwest and Southwest regions have been rocked by anti-government protests and strikes for months.

Oct 5, 2017

British writer Kazuo Ishiguro wins Nobel prize for literature

Kazuo Ishiguro has written a total of eight books, which have been translated into more than 40 languages worldwide.

Oct 5, 2017

Designer drug China White, stronger version of heroin, enters India via Myanmar

The new drug, which is also called heroin no 4, is more potent that morphine or heroin. If a person inhales a small quantity of the drug or touches it with bare skin, the person would die of overdose.

Oct 5, 2017

Mexico offers aid to Puerto Rico after Donald Trump's 'terrible' visit

Mexico had initially planned to send material aid to the US after Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in August. The country, however, withdrew the offer after it was struck by 2 major earthquakes in early September.

Oct 5, 2017

Americas gun violence epidemic - the shocking statistics

Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  show that on average, 93 Americans are killed with guns every day. Using figures from Everytown For Gun Safety, Here are some other shocking figures that make up Americas ongoing gun violence epidemic. 

Oct 5, 2017

Panchkula cops say Dera violence was pre-planned; Honeypreet keeps mum to probe questions

Ram Rahim's 'adopted daughter' Honeypreet proves to be a tough nut to crack for the investigating officers as they try to extract information regarding her involvement in Panchkula violence. Read on to know more.

Oct 5, 2017

Delhi: 6-year-old raped in school premises; staff member held

The victim is a student of Class 1 who reportedly had been to use the washroom inside her school, when she was assaulted.

Oct 5, 2017

Kerala: How Congress-led UDF hartal was foiled by FIFA U-17 World Cup

United Democratic Front (UDF) chief Ramesh Chennithala mentioned backlash from football fans forced them to postpone the bandh from October 13 to 16.

Oct 5, 2017

Trumps border wall prototype takes shape

Workers on the US side of the Mexican border began construction of a prototype structure that could be used to fulfill President Donald Trumps promise of a physical barrier between both nations.

Oct 5, 2017