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Protesters in Seoul demand South Korean President Park Geun-hyes resignation

Thousands of South Koreans called for the resignation of President Park Geun-hye during protests in Seoul. She is accused of letting a friend intervene in state affairs.Long-time confidante Choi Soon-sil is said to have been involved in editing Park’s speeches and the appointment of ministers.Park has publicly apologised. Her approval rating has fallen to 17 percent, the lowest since she took office in 2013.

Oct 30, 2016

SHOCKING! You just inhaled smoke of 100s of cigarettes by burning firecrackers

A new study suggests six most popular firecrackers emit particulate matter thousands of times beyond the safe limits suggested by the WHO.

Oct 30, 2016

Heads start rolling as scandal-hit South Korean President Park Geun under pressure to step down

Park, whose old friend Choi Soon-sil allegedly misappropriate funds, accepted resignations of her senior aides, including the chief of staff.

Oct 30, 2016

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers near China border

Modi also made an unscheduled trip to a village, Chango, and said he was "deeply touched by the impromptu reception and their joy".

Oct 30, 2016

Italy struck by another strong earthquake

Another powerful earthquake has brought down buildings across central Italy just days after the last destructive tremors.

Oct 30, 2016

Mexico City holds its first-ever Day of the Dead parade inspired by James Bond movie Spectre

Tens of thousands of spectators crowded along Mexico Citys Avenida Reforma to watch floats featuring skeletons, traditional dances and musical groups. According to organizers, the idea for the parade came from the opening scene of the movie Spectre.

Oct 30, 2016

Kerala association to 'gift' gold coins to those who kill stray dogs

The outfit had hit headlines recently for providing air guns at subsidised rates to deal with violent dogs

Oct 30, 2016

Diwali 2016: BSF and Pak rangers won't exchange sweets at Wagah border

The BSF said it took the decision to oppose and protest the growing incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistan.

Oct 30, 2016

Maoists call for bandh on November 3 in response to Malkangiri encounter that killed 28 Maoists

Maoists said the encounter was "the biggest loss" suffered by the party in 40 years of revolutionary struggle.

Oct 30, 2016

Italy earthquake: Extensive damage to historic buildings

An earthquake measuring 6.6 magnitude struck in central Italy on Sunday

Oct 30, 2016

Mann ki Baat: Diwali celebration should be tribute to our soldiers, says Modi

The 25th edition of the programme was thematically aimed at dedicating this Diwali for all the soldiers.

Oct 30, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Army destroys 4 Pakistani posts in fire assault, heavy casualties inflicted

The Army said that serious damage was inflicted to Paksitani posts and there were probabilities of heavy casualty.

Oct 30, 2016

Shi'ite militias launch offensive to seal off western Mosul

The battle for Mosul is expected to be the biggest in the 13 years of turmoil unleashed in Iraq.

Oct 30, 2016

Happy Halloween 2016: Best quotes, wishes, greetings, messages to be shared with friends and family

Halloween is celebrated a day before All Saints Day on October 31.

Oct 29, 2016

Iceland: The Pirate Party is in a tight race to become the largest party in parliament

Icelanders cast their votes in a parliamentary election, with polls showing the opposition led by the anti-establishment Pirate Party could topple the ruling centre-right coalition.

Oct 29, 2016