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When is Eid al-Fitr 2017? Moon sighting dates for India, Saudi Arabia and others

Eid al-Fitr dates are subject to vary depending on the sighting of the new moon.

Jun 17, 2017

'Traitor' Kumar Vishwas: Rift within AAP out in the open

Vishwas asked party officials to not stay in five-star hotels or farmhouses, while he himself stayed in a hotel during Punjab and Goa elections, says new AAP treasurer Deepak Bajpai.

Jun 17, 2017

How craftsmen are still using ancient tools to restore Great Wall of China

Craftsmen use old bricks falling off the wall wherever they can before resorting to using new bricks which have the exact specifications like that of the old ones.

Jun 17, 2017

Trump rolls back parts of what he calls 'terrible' Obama Cuba policy

"Effective immediately, I am canceling the last administration's completely one-sided deal with Cuba," Trump declared.

Jun 17, 2017

Karnataka Congress working president Dinesh Gundu Rao gets candid on The Talk [VIDEOS]

Karnataka Congress working president Dinesh Gundu Rao talks to IBTimes India about the Congress, the BJP, politics in general and the upcoming Assembly elections in particular. Watch the full interview here.

Jun 17, 2017

Avoid waterproof cosmetics, go for aromatherapy to protect skin during rains

Experts list tips that one can use to protect skin during monsoon season.

Jun 17, 2017

Massive sea lion casually blocks traffic in middle of Chilean town

A massive sea lion took a break in the middle of the road in a seaside town in Chile. The animal appeared completely relaxed as cars slowly drove around it. According to Rodrigo Toro, who filmed the video, sea lions occasionally venture into town in search for food.

Jun 17, 2017

Max Fashion initiates 'Share Fashion Share Smile' campaign with Goonj

Film actress Shruthi Hariharan participated in the event that saw 10,000 clothes being collected for reuse.

Jun 17, 2017

Emotional video shows dementia patient becoming employee of the month in care home

Shirley Bowes is a resident at Twelve Oaks, a Senior Living Community in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. Shirley suffers from dementia but to give her a sense of purpose, staff at the home told her she is actually a Twelve Oaks employee. An emotional video by DePaul, the organisation behind the senior community, shows Shirley being given an award for employee of the month.

Jun 17, 2017

5 of Alex Jones most outrageous conspiracy theories

Alex Jones is known for his various heavy theories, but what are some of his most outrageous conspiracy theories? From claiming that the Sandy Hook elementary shooting was a hoax staged with actors to claiming that the government has a secret weather weapon and that some of the biggest natural disasters, like the Oklahoma tornadoes and Hurricane Sandy, have been a result of government interference, here are five of Jones most outrageous conspiracy theories. 

Jun 17, 2017

Michael Phelps vs Mr Shark: Yup, this needs fins and guts!

You can watch the legendary swimmer Phelps racing against a white shark in the Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week' broadcasts, this July.

Jun 17, 2017

Isis claims Attack In Jerusalem After Policewoman Is Stabbed To Death

An Israel border policewoman has been killed in a shooting and stabbing attack. Three Palestinians attacked police officers at two different scenes in Jerusalem. All three were killed by Israeli security forces. Both Hamas and Isis claimed responsibility for the attacks. It is the first time Isis has claimed an attack in Israel but authorities found not connection of the attackers to the group.

Jun 17, 2017

Kerala Youth Congress workers arrested for holding beef fest

The festival took place near the Southern Naval Command's air terminal where Modi is expected to arrive and inaugurate the state's first metro line.

Jun 17, 2017

US Navy destroyer collides with merchant vessel off Japan

A US Navy destroyer has collided with a merchant vessel three times its size near Japan. Seven crew members are missing and three were injured on the destroyer during the crash at 2.30am. The injured crew members were medically evacuated and are in stable condition. The US ship flooded but is not in danger of sinking. The Philippine-flagged merchant vessel sustained minimal damage.

Jun 17, 2017

Bimal Gurung's Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has links with terrorists: Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal chief minister said democracy and disruption could not go together. She also said that there was no information about death in the clashes, contrary to what reports said.

Jun 17, 2017