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Jayalalithaa health: Timeline since she was admitted to Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, in September

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was admitted at Apollo Hospitals on September 22 and it is nearly three months since she has been there.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead, says Apollo Hospitals; Panneerselvam elected AIADMK Legislature Party chief

The Apollo Hospital had denied earlier reports claiming that the AIADMK supremo had died on Monday afternoon.

Dec 5, 2016

Morning brief: Jayalalithaa suffers cardiac arrest, John Key resigns, SRK's Raees to clash with Kaabil and more

Also read about Blackberry's new phone and Jose Mourinho defending Fellaini decision after another PL draw.

Dec 5, 2016

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key resigns in a surprise move

Key's resignation will be effective from December 12 and the national MPs will meet on the same day to decide on a new leader.

Dec 5, 2016

Jayalalithaa critical: No classes for schools, colleges under Madras Univ on Dec 5 say reports

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa is said to be in a very critical state in Apollo Hospitals in Chennai.

Dec 4, 2016

Alexander Van der Bellen takes unbeatable lead in Austrias presidential election

Austria’s polling stations have closed following the presidential elections on 4 December. The first projection put independent candidate Alexander Van der Bellen at 53.6%, ahead of far-right Freedom Party’s Norbert Hofer with 46,4%. 6.4 million Austrians were asked to cast their vote again following the annulment of the first election in April because of irregularities in the postal votes.The final election results are expected within the next two days.

Dec 4, 2016

Jayalalithaa critical after suffering cardiac arrest, back in emergency ward and on extracorporeal membrane heart assist device

Security around the hospital as well as around Chennai has been tightened as rumours of her death are being spread.

Dec 4, 2016

Italy votes on crucial referendum; Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's future at stake

Italians are voting on Sunday whether to pledge more power to the federal government and the ruling party in the country.

Dec 4, 2016

Thunderstorms leave 35,000 homes without power in Queensland, Australia

Queensland has been hit by heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the last days, leaving 35,000 homes without power.Flights from Brisbane Airport were delayed. One teenager was injured when he was struck by lightning.Meteorologists warn that several more storms are on their way to Brisbane.

Dec 4, 2016

Snowstorms lead to Hawaii receiving blizzard warnings

Hawaii has been surprised by heavy snowfall over the last few days.Time-lapse footage filmed by the Canada France Hawaii Telescope shows a snow storm on Mauna Kea, Hawaii’s highest point.The access road to the top of the mountain had to closed because of snow and dangerous fog.

Dec 4, 2016

Finchley robbery: Pensioner shoved into north London road in handbag theft

Metropolitan police has released CCTV footage of a man robbing an elderly woman in East Finchley.The woman in her 80s was robbed around 3pm on 1 March in Thomas More Way.A man can be seen following her before pulling her to the ground and taking her handbag.He then fled the crime scene in a grey Volkswagen Golf.The woman was taken to hospital with injuries to her face and knee.

Dec 4, 2016

10-alarm fire engulfs buildings in Cambridge, Massachusetts

At least 140 firefighters tried to contain a 10-alarm fire blazing in several buildings.The fire started in a three-family home undergoing renovations, which later collapsed.The fire then spread to seven or eight other buildings and nearby cars.Around 60 people had to be evacuated. Authorities cut power in surrounding areas.

Dec 4, 2016

It's soon going to be skiing season in Hawaii: 3 feet snow expected by Sunday on highest peak

The winter storm on Thursday dumped two feet snow on the two peaks and another one is expected on Sunday.

Dec 4, 2016

ISIS North Caucasus group leader killed by Russian security forces

Abu Muhammad and four militants close to him were killed near Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan, in Russia.

Dec 4, 2016

Delhi: National-level shooter accuses coach of raping her

The victim lodged an FIR against her coach on Saturday with the Chanakyapuri police station in Delhi.

Dec 4, 2016