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This MLA was suspended for live streaming his speech on Facebook

The MLA, Aminul Islam, wanted to take his speech to a wider audience.

Feb 6, 2017

This newspaper decided to add humour to its weather report tweets and the internet is loving it

A national newspaper in Singapore has decided to add some spice to its daily bland weather tweets.

Feb 6, 2017

Donald Trump ice sculpture unveiled at Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan

The annual Sapporo Snow Festival has kicked off in Japan, unveiling huge ice sculptures of iconic monuments, movie and TV characters and even US President Donald Trump. 2017 marks the 68th year of the festival, and it will showcase more than 200 sculptures before it comes to an end on 12 February.

Feb 6, 2017

Riyadh ballistic missile attack: Confusion reigns after reported missile attack on Saudi capital

Ballistic missile allegedly fired into Riyadh, reports Yemeni media.

Feb 6, 2017

Sofia Ashraf strikes at Sasikala with new rap song 'My Vote Isn't For You'

While the youth of Chennai are voicing their opinions on Facebook and Twitter, rapper Sofia Ashraf protested against the new CM with her new rap song 'My vote isn't for you'.

Feb 6, 2017

Kumbalangi Aquatic Floating Resort: An ideal underwater honeymoon destination in Kochi [PHOTOS]

Aquatic Floating Resort is situated in a 30-acre expanse of backwater body in a village named Kumbalangi near Kochi.

Feb 6, 2017

France’s Marine Le Pen launches official campaign

Frances far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen launches her presidential campaign with a vow to fight globalisation and Islamic fundamentalism.

Feb 6, 2017

Facebook, Apple, Google and Microsoft file opposition against Donald Trump's immigration ban

The tech giants have argued that the ban imposes significant burdens on the industry by not allowing firms to hire talents from countries under entry ban.

Feb 6, 2017

Justin Bieber's Super Bowl ad will be used by Wyoming police to penalise drunk drivers

Justin Bieber's T-Mobile ad had him teaming up with Rob Gronkowski and American football legend Terrell Owens.

Feb 6, 2017

Saudi Arabia Women's Day: Saudi women fight against the odds to celebrate first Women's Day

The three-day gathering for the celebration was held at the King Fahd Cultural Centre in the capital of Riyadh.

Feb 6, 2017

Andaman & Nicobar Islands to get first railway route: Here are 3 ways in which it will benefit the Union Territory

The railways has announced that Andamans will have their first railways project connecting Diglipur with Port Blair. It will boost defence, tourism and communication.

Feb 6, 2017

Mamata's minister slams President Trump, says if US can't give jobs, Bengal will

The Opposition and IT sector experts ridiculed Education Minister Partha Chatterjee's remarks; says forget USA, people are leaving Bengal for other states to get jobs.

Feb 6, 2017

Thousands of Romanians continue to protest despite corruption decree repeal

More than 100,000 protesters filled Bucharests Victoria Square demanding the governments resignation on 5 February. Demonstrations against high-level corruption entered their sixth day in a row, despite the government repealing a decree decriminalising some graft offences. Initial news of the decrees approval, which would have led to dozens of politicians being shielded from prosecution for corruption, triggered the biggest public protests in Romania since 1989, when the Communist regime of Nicolae Ceausescu collapsed.

Feb 6, 2017

Top 10 gifts for him this Valentine's Day 2017

We present you ten innovative gift ideas to sweep him off the floors on the special day.

Feb 6, 2017

Why LIC offering 8% interest rate on FDs for senior citizens is bad news for banks

LIC, apart from the post office, offering a higher interest rate would mean banks may not be able to lower their deposit rates from current levels.

Feb 6, 2017