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News Roundup: Mamata Banerjee to protest against demonetisation; Sensex, Nifty close with modest gains, Keerthy Suresh to star in Mahanati and more

Also read about China's new stealth fighter FC-31 and Manny Pacquiao wants $20 million to fight Terence Crawford.

Jan 3, 2017

Russian ships head to the Philippines for a naval exercise...but is there a larger game afoot?

As President Rodrigo Duterte flutters his eyelashes at China, Russia and its macho president Vladimir Putin are all up for a geopolitical ménage à trois.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru mass molestation: Sex workers caught in the crossfire

Given the nature of their work, sex workers find it hard to complain against sexual violence making them more vulnerable.

Jan 3, 2017

Istanbul nightclub attack: 2 foreigners detained at airport

At least 12 people have been arrested over the attack at Reina nightclub.

Jan 3, 2017

Mamata Banerjee to protest against demonetisation in 10 states, starting Jan 9

Banerjee lashed out at Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday demanding their arrest.

Jan 3, 2017

China's new stealth fighter FC-31 has to beat these combat jets to rule the skies

China has revealed a new FC-31 stealth fighter that is competing with other similar fighters in the world.

Jan 3, 2017

Japan's bizarre New Year's tradition claims two lives...AGAIN!

'Mochi' rice cakes are a glutinous specialty made out of pounded steamed rice Japanese eat to mark the beginning of the new year.

Jan 3, 2017

Dramatic video shows Philadelphia police officer beating a girl in brawl break-up

A video, posted on Facebook on 2 January, shows a police officer beating a teenage girl while attempting to break up a brawl between two groups in Southwest Philadelphia. According to NBC, the Philadelphia Police Department is aware of the video and the case is under investigation.

Jan 3, 2017

Brazil: 56 killed in violent prison riot in the Anisio Jobim prison complex

A clash between rival gangs at the Anisio Jobim prison complex in Manaus, Brazil, has lead to the deaths of at least 56 people. It has been reported that bodies were thrown over the wall of the complex, and at least six people were decapitated. The massacre marked the latest clash between inmates aligned with the Sao Paulo based First Capital Command (Primeiro Comando da Capital, or PCC) – Brazils most powerful drug gang – and local criminal group the North Family. The gang is believed to be attacking PCC inmates at the behest of the Rio de Janeiro based Red Command (Comando Vermelho or CV), Brazils second largest drug gang. In the violence, 74 prisoners were reportedly taken hostage with some executed and some released. Sundays riot was the deadliest in years.

Jan 3, 2017

Yet another Trinamool Congress MP arrested over chit fund scam; Mamata lashes out at Centre

Sudip Bandyopadhyay becomes the second lawmaker after Tapas Pal to get arrested by CBI in connection with chit fund scam.

Jan 3, 2017

Istanbul: Selfie video emerges of alleged attacker at Reina nightclub

A selfie video shows footage of the man allegedly responsible for New Year gun attack in an Istanbul nightclub which killed 39 people.

Jan 3, 2017

Pope Francis calls for 'zero tolerance' of child molesters in Church, but where is the action?

The Pope says the Church weeps for "minors who were abused sexually by priests," but only calls for "complete commitment" to see such acts are not repeated.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru Mass Molestation: In India, common sense must trump the fight for freedom when it comes to women

In India, women must build their own safety nets, because when you don't take your safety into your own hands, few come to your defence

Jan 3, 2017

Bangladesh earthquake: 5.5 magnitude quake hits India-Bangladesh border; tremors felt in Assam and Tripura

There were no reports of any damage to life or property.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru Mass Molestation: Why women avoid filing police complaints for crimes against them, from a victim

Women avoid approaching the police about eve-teasing or molestation incidents, opting instead to go about the whole thing as if nothing happened.

Jan 3, 2017