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Donald Trump says Nigel Farage should be UK’s US ambassador, causes outrage

On 21 November, US President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that Nigel Farage, leader of the controversial UK Independence Party, should be UK’s ambassador to the US.A firm supporter of Trump, Farage said he was flattered by the tweet in a phone call to BBC Breakfast, calling it “a bolt from the blue”. But according to Downing Street: “There is no vacancy.

Nov 22, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 Indian soldiers killed in Machhal encounter

The Indian Army said the body of one soldier was mutilated by the terrorists as heavy firing is still going on along the LoC.

Nov 22, 2016

Not happy with his coverage, Trump meets honchos of TV channels to 'reset things'

Reports state that Trump was highly dismissive of the coverage of him by certain TV channels, particularly CNN.

Nov 22, 2016

Turkey withdraws controversial child rape bill after intense protests

The proposed bill ensured clemency for men who sexually abused teenage girls if they married the victim.

Nov 22, 2016

Flash flooding and travel disruption goes on as Storm Angus batters UK

Over 200 flood warnings have now been put in place by the Environment Agency, with further gales and torrential rain expected across the country.

Nov 22, 2016

Japan earthquake an aftershock of 2011 quake

No casualties have been reported but a tsunami warning was in place for Fukushima prefecture, Japan, after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast. Tsunami advisory notes were in place for several other prefectures. The quake was said to be an aftershock of the 11 March 2011 9.0 magnitude quake, the strongest in Japan on record. The massive tsunami it triggered caused worlds worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl a quarter of a century earlier.

Nov 22, 2016

Demonetisation: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia detained during AAP's march to Parliament

The Opposition demanded obituaries on those who died due to demonetisation and also compensation for the bereaved families.

Nov 22, 2016

Four presidential candidates who won the popular vote but lost the election before Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton isnt the only presidential nominee to win the popular vote but lose the election.

Nov 22, 2016

Four presidential candidates who won the popular vote but lost the election before Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton isnt the only presidential nominee to win the popular vote but lose the election.

Nov 22, 2016

Donald Trump wants Nigel Farage as UK's ambassador to the US

Farage is an ardent supporter of Trump and he was the first British politician to visit Trump after his election win.

Nov 22, 2016

After first snow, 56 car pile-up kills 17, injures 37 in China

The accident took place on Pingyang section of Beijing-Kunming expressway.

Nov 22, 2016

PM asks citizens to share feedback on note ban through Narendra Modi App

The government said that the decision was taken to curb the black money menace in India and, therefore, had to be kept a secret.

Nov 22, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump vows to quit TPP trade deal on day one

In a video update on his transition into the White House, Trump said he was drawing up a list of executive orders that could be put into action on the first day of his presidency.

Nov 22, 2016

J&K: Security forces neutralise 2 terrorists in Bandipora; new Rs 2,000 notes, weapons recovered

The Gorikhan-Hajan area in Bandipora was cordoned off by security forces when terrorists hiding there opened fire.

Nov 22, 2016

SPOTTED: Is that a fleet of UFOs taking off from the moon? [VIDEO]

While some dismiss it as optical illusion, many viewers believe the video shows aliens departing from the moon's surface.

Nov 22, 2016