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Frank-Walter Steinmeier elected German president

Germany elects 'anti-Trump' Frank Walter Steinmeier as new president

The new president is often deemed as Germany's most popular politician in polls.

Feb 13, 2017

US, Japan call for urgent UN Security Council meeting after North Korea successfully tests nuclear-capable missile

Pyongyang fired the ballistic missile into the sea, early on Sunday, the first such test conducted under the new US President Donald Trump.

Feb 13, 2017

BJP blames CPM for murder of 20-year-old worker in Thrissur

The BJP-CPM rivalry in Thrissur is very intense and often leads to violence.

Feb 13, 2017

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Campaigning concludes for Uttarakhand election & second phase of UP polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed UP CM Akhilesh Yadav over the state's law and order scenario.

Feb 13, 2017

India news updates: India is a very tolerant country, says Kiren Rijiju

Khadi and Village Industries Commission has come down heavily on Fabindia for selling its ready-made cotton garments as Khadi products without getting proper approval.

Feb 13, 2017

Frank-Walter Steinmeier elected German president

Former German Vice-Chancellor Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been elected as the new German president. The Social Democrat received 931 of 1,260 votes in parliament. The German president holds little executive power but has representative duties. Steinmeier will succeed Joachim Gauck, who stepped down after serving one five-year term.

Feb 12, 2017

Hamburg Airport evacuated after tear gas is sprayed

Hamburg Airport had to be temporarily evacuated and all fights were halted after a strong odour was detected at a security checkpoint. Passengers complained about breathing difficulties and eye pain. Nine people had to be taken to hospital. Police suspect the irritations were caused by tear gas distributed via the air conditioning system. They currently believe that someone had sprayed the gas as a joke.

Feb 12, 2017

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