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Cameroon: 17 killed by police during separatist marches

Police have shot dead 17 people, some by military helicopter, during a large separatist rally in Bamenda, Cameroon. Calls have increased across Cameroon for the country to be divided into separate states for the English-speaking and the French-speaking. Many English-speakers claim they face discrimination from the Francophone government, led by President Paul Biya.

Oct 3, 2017

Vijay Mallya arrested in London on money laundering charges, gets bail

Indian businessman Vijay Mallya will reportedly be produced in the Westminster Court on Tuesday.

Oct 3, 2017

Democratic Senators speak out after Las Vegas mass shooting

Sundays massacre in Las Vegas spurred a ritual-like response from US politicians following the mass shootings that have left a trail of victims across the country: Democrats renewed demands for tougher gun laws while Republicans offered up prayers but showed no signs of supporting such legislation.

Oct 3, 2017

Amit Shah slams CM Pinarayi Vijayan for political killings in Kerala, triggers war of words

The BJP President, who was in Kerala to inaugurate the Jana Raksha Yatra in Payyannur, was accompanied by other BJP leaders. He visited the Rajarajeshwara temple in Taliparamba.

Oct 3, 2017

Bengaluru: 3 boys hit by train while taking selfie in front of it

A group of three boys was on Tuesday, October 3, run over by a train near Bengaluru in Karnataka.

Oct 3, 2017

North Korea threatens to destroy Japan with nuclear weapons

North Korea, in an article released by state-run Korean Central News Agency, responded to the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's speech at the UNGA last month with the nuclear threat.

Oct 3, 2017

Can one Newton change Naxalite-affected Chhatisgarh?

In our country today there are pockets of extreme backwardness where the situation is almost unsurmountable -- places like Chattisgarh where violence and poverty stalk each other.

Oct 3, 2017

Las Vegas residents help those in need after Mandalay Bay massacre

Residents of Las Vegas have gathered en masse in the Nevada city to donate food and drink and give blood in the aftermath of the deadly shooting on Oct. 1. At least 59 people were killed and hundreds more injured, when 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire on crowds at the open air Route 91 Harvest festival.

Oct 3, 2017

Victims remembered after horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas

Candlelight vigils were held across Las Vegas on Monday night after over 50 people were killed in a mass shooting. And in New York the Empire State building went dark to mark the tragedy.

Oct 3, 2017

Las Vegas attack: White House says now not the time to debate gun control amidst worst mass shooting in US history

While media across the world is highlighting the gun problem in the US, the Trump administration is of the opinion that this is not the time to debate the issue.

Oct 3, 2017

Did Honeypreet Insan surrender or was she arrested? Ram Rahim's 'adopted daughter' in police custody

Honeypreet Insan has been arrested by Punjab Police and handed over to Haryana Police, according to TV reports.

Oct 3, 2017

Las Vegas shooting: Shocked, horrified, dumbfounded, says Stephen Paddocks brother

The brother of Stephen Paddock, the Las Vegas gunman, says hes dumbfounded by what has happened. Paddock opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Hotel. He later killed himself and authorities said no motive has emerged so far.

Oct 3, 2017

Bali volcano: Indonesian priests climb Mount Agung to offer prayers despite mountain seeing 700 tremors

Jero Mangku Ada, one of the priests who climbed the Mount Agung amid eruption warnings, said that he made the decision as "god spoke to him" and he wanted "the people of Bali to be safe."

Oct 3, 2017

Hyderabad cloudburst: Two feared dead, one electrocuted as rains lash city

Chief Minister Chandrashekhar Rao called it an emergency situation and asked the citizens to not step out of the house.

Oct 3, 2017

Where are the skeletons ...? I haven't killed even ants: Top 7 things Honeypreet Insan said

It is now also being said that Honeypreet may surrender to the police today, October 3, and security around the Panchkula court has now been tightened for the same.

Oct 3, 2017