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Cyclone Debbie havoc: Thousands in Australia asked to evacuate as flooding continues

The Category four storm, Cyclone Debbie, hit the northeastern coastal regions of Australia on Tuesday between Bowen and Airlie beach in Queensland state.

Mar 31, 2017

Supreme Court gives Justice Karnan 4 weeks to decide on trial or apology; he passes order on SC judges for violating 'principal of natural justice'

The Supreme Court has issued a warrant against Justice CS Karnan over contempt of court after he failed to appear before them earlier.

Mar 31, 2017

This tunnel will take you to Kashmir faster! Here's decoding the Chenani-Nashri tunnel

The Chenani-Nashri is seen as the 'Tunnel of hope' for J&K and Prime Minister Modi is all set to inaugurate it on April 2nd; IBT India's Sriparna Ghosh finds out more about the much awaited road tunnel

Mar 31, 2017

Malaysians return from Pyongyang after release of Kim Jong-nams body to North Korea

Nine Malaysian nationals, who were detained in North Korea over a diplomatic row between the two neighbours following the killing of Kim Jong-nam, have returned home to their families on Friday (31 March). Malaysian authorities secured their release after agreeing to send Kims body to North Korea as demanded by Pyongyang. The nine Malaysians were received by Foreign Minister Anifah Anan and their eager family members at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport early on Friday.

Mar 31, 2017

30 Naxals attack Doikallu railway station in Odisha to protest against PM Modi's visit to state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit Bhubaneswar in Odisha to take part in a BJP National Executive meeting on April 15-16.

Mar 31, 2017

Scared of racist attacks, African students stop attending classes at Noida International University

Reports state that the five Nigerian students, who were booked for allegedly murdering fellow student Manish Khari and released later, have also not been spotted at the campus.

Mar 31, 2017

South Korea's impeached president Park Guen-hye arrested after long saga of corruption links

Impeached South Korean president Park Guen-hye was stripped of her powers by the Constitutional Court earlier this month, ending her tumultuous four-year rule.

Mar 31, 2017

100 years of transgender rights

IBTimes UK looks back at the past century of developments for trans people, from the development of the Institute of Sexual Research in 1919, to the popularity of figures such as Laverne Cox and Caitlyn Jenner in modern times.

Mar 31, 2017

While India remains glued to UP theatrics, hapless farmers from Tamil Nadu hold bizarre protests in New Delhi; anybody watching?

The farmers, who have been struggling to lead a life of honour in the southern state, are protesting with skulls of their deceased colleagues and dead snakes and live rats to get Centre's attention.

Mar 30, 2017

Hope Howard, ditches her M-16 to pack some serious heat into her Instagram pics [PHOTOS+VIDEOS]

Latest internet sensation Hope Howard is turning the heat on Instagram with her sizzling photos and videos.

Mar 30, 2017

No trade talk with Britain until Brexit is over, European leaders say

French President Francois Hollande, during a phone call with British PM May, said the negotiations of Britain's exit from the EU must be held in a "clear and constructive manner."

Mar 30, 2017

Big Little Lies turns into reality as 18-year-old girl sells virginity for £2 million [PHOTOS]

How would you like to lose your virginity? Would you rather have sex with your partner for the first time or would you sell it to a stranger for big bucks? More and more teenagers are opting for the latter.

Mar 30, 2017

Pilot cars not status symbols, Mamata Banerjee warns party leaders, bureaucrats over abusing govt perks

The Trinamool Congress supremo said at a meeting in Siliguri in North Bengal on Wednesday (March 29) that pilot cars are meant for security and asked her party's leaders and officers to use them only when needed.

Mar 30, 2017

Was a UFO sighted this month...rising out of the ocean?! [VIDEO]

The object reportedly rose from under the sea to a height of 40 feet and then vanished

Mar 30, 2017

Delhi L-G fines AAP Rs 97 crore: Will this lead to PM Modi vs Kejriwal Part 2 and tussle before MCD elections?

L-G Anil Baijal has directed that Rs 97 crore be recovered from AAP that was allegedly "splurged" by the city government on advertisements featuring Kejriwal; a month given to AAP to reimburse the money.

Mar 30, 2017