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China: 13 killed, 175 injured as 7-magnitude quake strikes Sichuan

A separate quake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck a remote part of China's far northwestern region of Xinjiang, more than 2,000 km (1,240 miles) away, on Wednesday morning.

Aug 9, 2017

Chandigarh stalking case: Why did Varnika's father ignore Haryana BJP chief's calls?

Chandigarh police chief Tajinder Luthra said the the police had sufficient evidence in the case and that everything will be done to ensure justice.

Aug 9, 2017

Rajya Sabha Polls: Congress wins prestige battle after EC disqualifies 2 votes

Ahmed Patel has won the seat by defeating former colleague and BJP candidate Balwantsinh Rajput. BJP president Amit Shah and Union minister Smriti Irani have also won seats in the Upper House.

Aug 9, 2017

Kenyans flood to the polls in tightly contested election

Kenyans queued in large numbers through fields and along pavements early on Tuesday (August 8) to vote in the latest electoral showdown between the countrys main political dynasties.

Aug 8, 2017

Israel wants to shut down Al Jazeera local broadcasts

Israel moves to kick Al Jazeera out of the country, accusing them of inciting violence in Jerusalem. The government plans to revoke the credentials of Al Jazeera journalists, close its Jerusalem bureau and shut down its broadcasts. The move will add pressure on Qatar about how it operates in the region. Al Jazeera responded that it would legally challenge Israels decision, calling it an attempt to silence independent journalism.

Aug 8, 2017

North Korea issues new stamps celebrating ICBM launch

North Korea has released a new set of stamps to commemorate the test launches of its latest intercontinental ballistic missle (ICBM), the Hwasong-14. The stamps depict the missile launch and the leader of North Korea, King Jong Un, celebrating.

Aug 8, 2017

China threatens to enter Kashmir, claims Bhutan knows Doklam belongs to Beijing

A Chinese official on Tuesday threatened to enter Kashmir and said that even Bhutan recognises that Doklam belongs to China. Read to know more.

Aug 8, 2017

Glam or sham? Hyderabad drug bust dims Tollywood glitter

The SIT drug bust in Hyderabad has tarnished the image of Tollywood.

Aug 8, 2017

Two police officers sacked over faked Everest climb [VIDEO]

The couple Dinesh and Tarakeshwari Rathod, both Maharashtra Police officers, had claimed to be the "first Indian couple to climb Everest"

Aug 8, 2017

Two months after successful surgery in India, baby Rohaan dies of dehydration in Pakistan [VIDEO]

Four month old Pakistani boy Rohaan Sadiq, who was brought to India on the medical visa for heart surgery in June is died of dehydration.

Aug 8, 2017

Chandigarh stalking: #AintNoCinderella trends as women lay into Victorian mores

Varnika Kundu, 29, was allegedly chased by Haryana BJP chief Subhas Barala's son Vikas Barala and his friend in Chandigarh on August 5.

Aug 8, 2017

Video of German ISIS bride captured by the Iraqi soldiers break internet

The German teenager was captured by the Iraqi Army in Mosul.

Aug 8, 2017

Discrepancies in Rs 500 notes as pointed out by Randeep Singh Surjewala

Is Congress allegation of discrepancies in new notes well grounded?

The Congress party has alleged that the BJP leaders used a different kind of currency note to bribe voters during the elections.

Aug 8, 2017

9/11 World Trade Centre attack victim's remains identified 16 years after terror attack [VIDEO]

The remains of a man killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre have been identified nearly 16 years on, according to the city medical examiner.

Aug 8, 2017

Velociraptors decapitated at Australias National Dinosaur Museum

Australian Capital Territory Police appealed for witnesses on 8 August after the heads of three model dinosaurs at the National Dinosaur Museum went missing.

Aug 8, 2017