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New Zealand kicks off New Year celebrations with fireworks in Auckland

New Zealand has kicked off 2017. Celebrations began with fireworks from Auckland’s Sky Tower.Many thousand people watched the display as people around the world are preparing for the start of the New Year.

Dec 31, 2016

'Indian Army is the strongest in the world,' says General Dalbir Singh on his last day as Army chief

General Singh says Indian Army is fully prepared and well trained to tackle any challenges be it external or internal.

Dec 31, 2016

Merkel defends open-door refugee policy, says Islamist terrorism is Germanys greatest threat

In her New Year speech to the nation, German chancellor Angela Merkel urged citizens not to turn to populism but fight hatred with humanity and unity. We are stronger when we are united. Our country is stronger, she said.

Dec 31, 2016

Arunachal Pradesh gets a fully BJP government: 33 MLAs of People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh switch over

The development comes after Khandu was suspended on Thursday for allegedly trying to merge the PPA with the BJP.

Dec 31, 2016

Will India take up these new US proposals on vertical lift aircraft and infantry combat vehicles?

The new US proposals have been put forward to India under DTTI, a mechanism for defence cooperation.

Dec 31, 2016

Police believe Greek ambassador Kyriakos Amiridis was murdered by wifes lover

Following the violent death of Greeces ambassador to Brazil, Kyriakos Amiridis a Rio de Janeiro police officer has confessed to strangling him, according to investigators.Officer Sergio Moreira had an affair with Amiridis’ Brazilian wife Françoise.Investigators believe the couple had planned to kill the ambassador together.Amiridis’ body was found in a burned out car in a violent Rio neighbourhood.

Dec 31, 2016

You are an organ donor in France from January 1 2017, if you don't opt out

People will now be allowed to express their refusal for organ donation after their death by using the refusal register.

Dec 31, 2016

Armed police on London Underground for first time on New Years Eve amid terrorist attack fears

Armed police on London Underground for first time on New Years Eve amid terrorist attack fears

Dec 31, 2016

PM Modi announces housing schemes in rural and urban areas; schemes for pregnant women and senior citizens as well

Several schemes also announced for farmers and the MSME sector, as Modi also moots combined elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

Dec 31, 2016

PM Narendra Modi's speech live streaming: Watch the prime minister's New Year's eve address to the nation online

PM Narendra Modi will address the nation live on New Year's eve.

Dec 31, 2016

Greek ambassador to Brazil killed by wife's policeman lover

The Greek ambassador, Kyriakos Amiridis, 59, was missing since Monday night.

Dec 31, 2016

Incredible India: 100 must-see monuments in the country

Taj Mahal, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Khajuraho temple, Red Fort and Ajanta Caves are among the 100 monuments listed by the culture ministry.

Dec 31, 2016

Europe tightens security for New Year's eve after Berlin truck attack

Berlin police have closed Pariser Platz square in front of Brandenburg Gate and deployed more than 1,700 additional officers.

Dec 31, 2016

China flexes muscles; deploys its only aircraft carrier group, Liaoning, to South China Sea

Liaoning has ventured into the West Pacific for the first time, according to reports.

Dec 31, 2016

Israel warns citizens against travelling to India citing immediate threat of attack

The warning stated that tourists should avoid taking part in beach and New Year parties at popular tourist spots.

Dec 31, 2016