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Woman molested on Air India flight to US by Indian man; pervert handed over to US police

The man wrote a six-page apology letter to the woman for groping her.

Jan 7, 2017

How crackdown on violent crimes in Brazil has led to more prison deaths

At least 31 prisoners were killed in a Brazil prison on Friday.

Jan 7, 2017

Fort Lauderdale shooting: Suspect in custody for killing 5, wounding 8

Police officials in Florida, US, are questioning the suspect, thought to be a mentally disturbed man, after he fired shots at a baggage claim area at Fort Lauderdale international airport. The attacker, Esteban Santiago, will make his first appearance in court on 9 January and is expected to face federal charges for the crime committed.

Jan 7, 2017

Admiral Kuznetsov leaves Syria, as Russian drawdown could see drums of war banging in Eastern Europe

Russia is certainly not going to pull all its forces out of Syria, and Assad can expect a hefty contingent of warplanes, specialists, and advisors to remain

Jan 7, 2017

Mamata Banerjee has become a comical figure: BJP leader

Banerjee had said on Friday that it was high time President Pranab Mukherjee intervened to "save the country from Narendra Modi."

Jan 7, 2017

Bengaluru attack: Burqa-clad woman brutally attacked early in the morning

The woman was walking to get to work at 6.25 am in KG Halli.

Jan 7, 2017

Michelle Obamas emotional farewell speech: I hope Ive made you proud

US First Lady Michelle Obama gave her final White House remarks in an emotional speech on 6 January. She thanked her supporters and offered a message of hope to the countrys young population.

Jan 7, 2017

BJP leader Sakshi Maharaj blames Muslims for population boom, later says he was misquoted

The controversial saffron party leader said the increase in population was due to "people who have four wives and 40 children."

Jan 7, 2017

Rose Valley scam: Here's why CBI is happy to let Trinamool MP Tapas Pal go to judicial custody

Tapas Pal was arrested last week by the CBI in connection with the Rose Valley chit-fund scam.

Jan 7, 2017

Meghalaya MLA Julius Dorphang arrested for allegedly raping minor girl twice

The 14-year-old was rescued from near the guest house and taken to the police station where she named everyone involved in the sex racket.

Jan 7, 2017

News Wrap: Florida Shooting, FA Cup results, Emerald City season 1 and more

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Jan 7, 2017

India news live updates: Woman from Thailand found dead at a nursing home in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh

Read all the live updates here.

Jan 7, 2017

US: As Congress confirms Trump's presidency, intelligence reports say Putin helped him get elected

A US intelligence report says Vladimir Putin "ordered an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the US presidential election" to discredit Hillary Clinton.

Jan 7, 2017

Florida Shooting: US veteran arrested for killing 5, injuring 10 at Fort Lauderdale airport

Esteban Santiago, a war veteran who served in Iraq with the National Guard, claimed that the government was controlling his mind.

Jan 7, 2017

Watch: Chilean government declassifies UFO encounter details after 2 years [VIDEO]

In a rare instance, the government agency of Chile has confirmed that one of its helicopters encountered an "Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon".

Jan 7, 2017