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Hillary Clinton email scandal: There is no case here

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has reinforced her innocence and welcomed the FBI to look at the emails in the latest twist of the private server scandal. She told supporters she was confident that the FBI would reach the same conclusion as it did, that there were no grounds for an charges.

Nov 1, 2016

President Barack Obama sings Purple Rain to White House trick or treater

President Barack Obama belted out the song Purple Rain as he handed treats to a child dressed as Prince at the White House trick or treat party on 31 October. President Obama and Michelle Obama greeted thousands of children for the holiday event, starting off with a dance to Michael Jacksons song Thriller. The Obamas then handed out sweets to the children who were mostly pupils from local schools or children from military families.

Nov 1, 2016

Alabama pipeline explosion injures 7 and sends US gas prices soaring

A pipeline explosion and fire on the Colonial pipeline in Shelby, Alabama injured seven workers on 31 October. Colonial Pipeline Co opted to shut down its main gasoline and distillates pipelines following the incident, which caused pipeline led gasoline prices in New York to jump the most in nearly eight years.

Nov 1, 2016

Clinton email scandal: James Comey chose not to point out Russian influence in election due to 'timing'

Some government insiders are perplexed as to why the FBI chief would have election timing concerns with the Russian disclosure.

Nov 1, 2016

Mumbai: Woman gangraped in Amboli while house-hunting; 7 arrested

A case was registered at the Amboli police station.

Nov 1, 2016

Happy Bhai Dooj 2016 (Bhai Tika): Best messages, greetings and wishes for brothers and sisters

Here is a compilation of 10 messages and greetings for brothers and sisters to share on the occasion of Bhai Dooj.

Nov 1, 2016

J&K HC directs government to protect schools after 25 arson incidents

The court told the government to maintain vigilance against "mysterious enemies of education."

Nov 1, 2016

Happy Halloween: Festival that celebrates the dead and gone

Michelle and Barack Obama celebrated their last Halloween at the White House this year by treating young children.

Nov 1, 2016

Rolls-Royce plc paid bribes to Sudhir Choudhrie for Hawk aircraft contract?

Alleged arms dealer Sudhir Choudhrie's name crops up in Rolls-Royce Hawk deal with India.

Nov 1, 2016

After army couldn't ensure Indian soldier's release, government to approach Pak foreign ministry

Chandu Babulal Chavan, a 37 Rashtriya Rifles soldier, had crossed into PoK on September 29, the same day as the surgical strikes.

Nov 1, 2016

Morning brief: New Wikileaks hint Clinton may have got debate question in advance; AP, Telangana top ease-of-doing-business list and more

Also read about cars and bikes launching in November.

Nov 1, 2016

Labour MP Andy Burnham warns of old style establishment stitch-up over Orgreave

The MP for Leigh, and former Shadow Home Secretary, has called on the government to investigate the so-called Battle of Orgreave. More than 70 officers and 50 strikers were injured after clashes in July 1984, during the height of the UK miners strikes. Home Secretary Amber Rudd has rejected calls for an inquiry into the actions of South Yorkshire police, who have been accused of numerous misconduct allegations.

Nov 1, 2016

Anthony Weiner sexting scandal: FBI to investigate Huma Abedin emails linked to Hillary Clinton private email server

The FBI have obtained a warrant needed to begin reviewing emails found on a laptop used by Hillary Clinton aid Huma Abedin. Metadata from a laptop, used by Huma and estranged husband Anthony Weiner, indicates emails were sent via Clintons private server. FBI director James Comeys letter announcing the new inquiry to Congress has caused political uproar. He has been criticised by Democrats, Republicans and the Justice Department. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid has even suggested that Comey may have broken The Hatch Act, a law preventing government officials from influencing elections.

Oct 31, 2016

Eight-foot python named Everest among eight snakes stolen from Sydney pet shop

CCTV footage shows a thief breaking into Macarthur Pets shop in West Sydney and stealing eight snakes including the stores mascot, Everest, an eight-foot-long, six-year-old albino Darwin carpet python. Police are asking the public to help identify the thief.

Oct 31, 2016

Tomasz Kroker jailed for killing woman and three children in car crash while using phone

A lorry driver who killed a woman and three children by ploughing into their stationary car while scrolling through music on his mobile phone has been jailed for 10 years. Tomasz Kroker, 30, smashed into the vehicle carrying Tracey Houghton, 45, her sons, Ethan Houghton, 13, and Josh Houghton, 11, and her stepdaughter, Aimee Goldsmith, 11, at 50mph on 10 August. Thames Valley Police has released this video to show the devastation that using your phone whilst driving can cause.

Oct 31, 2016