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China's fastest bullet train launched, 'Fuxing' travels with maximum speed of 400 kmph!

Reports state that the new bullet train 'Fuxing', reaches Shanghai from Beijing in five hours and 45 minutes, making it very convenient for travellers.

Jun 26, 2017

Gulf crisis: Bahrain accuses Qatar of military escalation amidst regional dispute

Bahrain, alongside Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt imposed a boycott on Qatar three weeks ago, accusing it of backing militants.

Jun 26, 2017

South African prison officials face suspension for stripper entertainment at Sun City prison

Acting National Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services, James Smalberger, addresses media after images of half naked women performing for inmates at Johannesburg Prison surfaced in public.

Jun 26, 2017

Who is Liu Xiaobo? The dying Nobel laureate released from Chinese prison

Liu, who was sentenced to serve 11 years in prison, has completed 8 years of his jail term and was diagnosed with terminal cancer on May 23.

Jun 26, 2017

US expected to approve India's request for 22 Guardian surveillance drones

Though these Guardian drones will help India keep a strict watch in the Indian Ocean Region, what India really seeks to acquire are combat drones or unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs).

Jun 26, 2017

South African shack dwellers protest politics of lies and oppression

Hundreds of members of shack dwellers movement Abahlali Basemjondolo marched to Durban City Hall in South Africa on Monday (26 June).

Jun 26, 2017

Theresa May Strikes Deal With DUP After Weeks of Uncertainty

The DUP has agreed a deal to support the minority Conservative government following two weeks of negotiations.As part of the deal, Prime Theresa May has agreed to drop triple lock pension reforms and to keep the universal winter fuel allowance. May also agreed to deliver 2% of GDP to Northern Irelands armed forces.

Jun 26, 2017

Watch this cow charge through a cricket match

To the surprise and shock of onlookers at a cricket match in Cheshire, a cow decided to charge through the middle of the game. The match the animal horned in on was between Mossley Cricket Club and Kerridge.

Jun 26, 2017

ISRO: 13 satellites being used by military to keep eye on enemies

The total number of satellites that are being used for military purposes has gone up to 13 following the successful launch of the Cartosat-2E satellite that has surveillance capabilities.

Jun 26, 2017

Demonstrators face off with police over Edir Frederico Da Costa death

Six police officers have been injured as demonstrators clashed with police on Sunday night (June 25) after the death of Edir Frederico Da Costa, just days after he was stopped by police. Campaigners allege that Da Costa, known as Edson, suffered a cruel and brutal beating on Thursday 15 June after being stopped by Met police. A Go Fund Me account described how Da Costa had suffered a broken neck and head injuries though the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has disputed this. In a statement on Friday (23 June), Newham Borough commander chief superintendent, Ian Larnder, said Da Costa became unwell and was subsequently taken to hospital as he was being detained. 

Jun 26, 2017

Dramatic timelapse video shows tourist boat sinking in Colombia reservoir

At least six people are dead with 31 still missing after a ferry carrying roughly 170 tourists capsized in the Penol Reservoir in the tourist town of Guatapé, Colombia, on June 25.

Jun 26, 2017

Amazon will keep investing in India, Bezos assures Modi

Jeff Bezos was one of 20 odd US business leaders who met Modi on Sunday.

Jun 26, 2017

GST rollout on July 1 expected to boost job market with over 1 lakh immediate openings

The GST is likely to create about 1 lakh job openings in the country, including in specialised areas such as taxation, accounting and data analysis.

Jun 26, 2017

Luxury on rails: Treat for passengers as 30 Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains set to get makeover

The Indian Railways has been receiving complaints relating to catering service, punctuality, toilet cleanliness and quality of linen, among other facilities provided in trains across the country.

Jun 26, 2017

No Eid in White House: Donald Trump breaks decades-long tradition of Ramadan celebrations

Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, was celebrated in the White House under Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations.

Jun 26, 2017