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5 things you didn’t know about Julian Assange

As Julian Assange undertakes a press conference in response to allegations by US intelligence that Wikileaks worked with Russia to influence the US presidential elections, IBTimes UK lists five facts you might not know about the notorious hacker.

Jan 10, 2017

Celebrities defend Meryl Streep after Donald Trump calls her overrated

After Meryl Streep gave an impassioned speech at the Golden Globes aimed at President-elect Donald Trump and he responded angrily on Twitter, celebrities have rallied behind the actress.

Jan 9, 2017

CCTV footage shows Sinai police bomb attacker killed in hail of bullets

Footage obtained by Egypts interior ministry shows the killing of a man reportedly involved in the Sinia bomb attack on 9 January in Arish, Egypt. At least seven policemen and one civilian were killed in the attack. A bomb planted in a street cleaning vehicle exploded near a security checkpoint, then after the bomb exploded, around 20 attackers fired guns and rocket-propelled grenades. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but an Islamist insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula has gained pace since the military toppled President Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013.

Jan 9, 2017

UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt admits some hospitals have ‘very, very severe problems’

UK Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has admitted that some hospitals have “very severe problems”, but stopped short of agreeing with the Red Cross that the NHS is facing a “humanitarian crisis”. Mr Hunt added that the government is working ‘day and night’ to try and fix the problems in UK hospitals.

Jan 9, 2017

North Korean officials run through Pyongyang as part of national sports day

Dozens of government officials in North Korea have taken part in the countrys first national sports day of 2017. Employees of various state departments were seen running around Pyongyang on 8 January to mark the day. Officials were also spotted practising Taekwondo and gymnastics at Kim Il-sung square.

Jan 9, 2017

Turkish police stop protests against stronger presidency powers

Turkish police dispersed hundreds of protesters in Ankara on 9 January, as they marched against planned changes to the constitution. If the new changes are implemented, they would expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, introducing an executive presidential system. The draft is expected to pass in parliament, which is dominated by the ruling AK Party, before being put to a referendum in the spring.

Jan 9, 2017

Russia and Turkey sign deal in new alliance that could see Europe encircled by govts that can push NATO to a breaking point

As Russia and Turkey sign a new deal, Europe is running the risk of being encircled by regimes that don't buy into NATO's agenda

Jan 9, 2017

Pongal Jallikattu Ban: All you need to know about the Pongal 'sport' and why it was banned

The Supreme Court had banned the sport in Tamil Nadu on May 7, 2014 following severe backlash from animal rights activists.

Jan 9, 2017

German lawmaker proposes idea of sex-on-prescription, draws heavy criticism

According to the German Green Party, people with severe health issues should be allowed to claim sex with prostitutes as a medical expense.

Jan 9, 2017

Pakistan tests submarine-launched Babur-III cruise missile

Babur-III is the sea-based version of land attack cruise missile (LACM) Babur and Pakistan had tested the enhanced version in December 2016.

Jan 9, 2017

Is PM Modi so afraid of Trinamool protests that he has put party MPs under police surveillance?

There is an increased police presence outside the residences of Trinamool Congress MPs in New Delhi.

Jan 9, 2017

World's Most Hated Man: Martin Shkreli's Twitter account suspended for harassing woman journalist

The journalist had tweeted a screenshot of an invitation from Shkreli for Donald Trump's inauguration, asking her to be his plus one for the occasion.

Jan 9, 2017

India to become third largest diamond jewelry market by 2020 leaving behind Europe and Japan

The global diamond market likely to grow at 2% to 5% yearly on strong US fundamentals and continued growth of middle class in China and India.

Jan 9, 2017

Arnab Goswami builds up Republic on social media with some truly frightening signs

Republic is increasing its social media presence before it comes on TV; what are the indications so far?

Jan 9, 2017

CBSE Class X, XII exams postponed by a week due to Assembly Elections 2017; Full schedule released

The CBSE exams for Class X will end on April 10, while exams for Class XII will end on April 29. Joint Engineering Exam (JEE) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) will be held later.

Jan 9, 2017