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Why we cant stop mocking Donald Trump

Alison Jackson has made a series of photos and videos mocking US president-elect Donald Trump.

Dec 12, 2016

Mexico may soon legalise medical use of marijuana

The Mexican Senate has proposed an amendment and is likely to vote on it on December 12.

Dec 12, 2016

Syrian refugee aces Australian college admissions test after beginning to learn English two years ago

When Saad Al-Kassab came to Australia his English was not good enough to get him admission in a school.

Dec 12, 2016

Evening wrap: Cyclone Vardah wreaks havoc, another setback for Cyrus Mistry, Jayalalithaa's secret daughter, and more

Read about Pakistan Army chief appointing new head of ISI, and Axis Bank dismissing report of facing cancellation of banking licence.

Dec 12, 2016

Donald Trump in Silicon Valley: List of top tech leaders meeting President-elect on December 14

All those in favour, say "Aye"!

Dec 12, 2016

North Korea commandos practice South Korea president attack

North Korea has released images of special forces troops staging an attack on a mock-up of the Blue House, the South Korean President’s office. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reportedly oversaw the training exercise that left the fake Blue House in flames according to state-run television KRT. South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye on 9 December, and South Korea has been placed on high alert in case North Korea tries to take advantage.

Dec 12, 2016

Vladimir Putin rejects Akita dog sent as diplomatic gift by Japan

The Russian President and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will meet to bring an end to decades-old territorial row.

Dec 12, 2016

Australia Summer Heat: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide to swelter at over 32°C

This is the first time in 51 years that the four major cities would heat up so much this early in the season.

Dec 12, 2016

Why does albinism occur?

Albinism affects the hair, eyes and skin causing it to be a lot lighter.

Dec 12, 2016

Syrian army takes Aleppo districts amid intense clashes

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is now close to taking back full control of Aleppo after nearly six years of conflict.

Dec 12, 2016

Four top tips for avoiding fake news

IBTimes UK speaks to Wikipedia editor and Wikimedia UK communications coordinator John Lubbock about how best to spot fake or biased news stories online.

Dec 12, 2016

Crude oil prices, demonetisation likely to dampen Christmas celebrations for Indians

OPEC and non-OPEC members agree to limit crude oil output, lifting prices; petrol, diesel prices are poised to rise in India.

Dec 12, 2016

Demonetisation woes: CRPF's terror attack survivor commits suicide after failing to withdraw cash

After losing hope, 54-year-old Rakesh Chand, who retired as a head constable in 2012, shot himself with his licensed gun.

Dec 12, 2016

After J&K, govt turns to Manipur; says blockades are 'a gross violation of law and a crime against humanity'

Manipur saw the price of petrol reach Rs 300 a litre and LPG touch Rs 3,000 for a 14.2-kg cylinder last month.

Dec 12, 2016

6 held in anti-terrorism raids across UK

Five men and a woman were arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism in Britain.

Dec 12, 2016