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FIFA's decision to expand World Cup 2026 to 48 nations could unite a divided Europe

FIFA has decided to make the World Cup 2026 a 48-team affair. An unhappy Europe may find it a common reason to reunify.

Jan 11, 2017

Bengaluru gangrape: 24-year-old Kolar girl gangraped in moving car; abandoned in Yelahanka

The Kolar woman, who was allegedly gangraped and left in Bengaluru, said the men intimidated her with death threats

Jan 11, 2017

China to enhance border security with Pakistan in Xinjiang to stop terrorism

Despite being aware of dangers of terrorism from Pakistan, China blocks India's effort to call out the neighbouring country for harbouring terrorists.

Jan 11, 2017

California floods expected to worsen amid heavy rains, snowfall; blizzard warning issued

The storm struck the Northern and Central California over the weekend and has resulted in many rivers to overflow causing floods.

Jan 11, 2017

Barack Obamas farewell speech

Barack Obama delivers an emotional speech in his final address as outgoing US president on 10 January in Chicago during which he hailed First Lady Michelle Obama.

Jan 11, 2017

Donald Trump rejects unverified reports that Russia has ‘compromising’ information

New allegations related to Donald Trump have emerged, and this time around unsubstantiated reports claim that the US president-elect engaged in perverted sexual acts in 2013. The allegations were included in a two-page synopsis appended to a report commissioned by President Barack Obama on Russias interference in the election.

Jan 11, 2017

New IRCTC Rail Connect app replaces old ticket-booking software, brings new features

There were many complaints about the Railway ministry's old app, like no ticket being booked despite money being deducted, and problems with data-synchronising.

Jan 11, 2017

Dylann Roof sentenced to death in Charleston church massacre trial

The jury, which comprised nine whites and three black members, came to a unanimous verdict against Roof.

Jan 11, 2017

Endosulfan victims in Kerala see ray of hope; SC directs govt to compensate victims within 3 months

The Supreme Court passed its order on petition filed by CPM's youth wing Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI). The most affected district is Kasaragod.

Jan 11, 2017

Soon NGOs could face criminal charges for misappropriating funds

The SC has ordered the Centre to audit 32 lakh NGOs.

Jan 11, 2017

India News Live Updates: Unidentified gunmen open fire inside TMC's Kharagpur office in West Bengal

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Jan 11, 2017

Did Russia help Trump become US president so they can manipulate him with the information they have?

Apparently, US intelligence bosses have told Obama and Trump that Russia is in possession of "compromising personal and financial information" on the latter.

Jan 11, 2017

Barack Obama farewell speech: 'I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change, but in yours'

US President Barack Obama is giving his farewell speech in Chicago.

Jan 11, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn: ‘We’re not going to block the referendum vote’

In a speech Jeremy Corbyn made on 10 January he stated that Labour does not rule out backing continued freedom of movement when Britain quits the European Union, the Labour leader said. Jeremy Corbyn made the comment during a speech just hours after it was briefed that he was not wedded to the principle. The Labour leader also suggested a cap on pay for the UKs highest earners in order to create a more equal society.

Jan 10, 2017

Rapper Cbiz cleared of Oliver Tetlow killing after murder trial collapse

London Grime rapper Cbiz had been cleared of the murder of Oliver Tetlow. The judge asked the jury to acquit David Osadebay, aka Cbiz, on the grounds of insufficient evidence. Tetlow was killed on 9 March 2016, in what was believed to have been a ‘revenge’ drive-by shooting. It is thought that Oliver Tetlow was mistaken for a local gang member from the Church Road Soldiers. The prosecution alleged that Cbiz became enraged when his gold bling was stolen by members of the gang the night before.

Jan 10, 2017