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Morning brief: Italy's new PM Paolo Gentiloni, ISL semi-final 2016, Zayn Malik's sister trolled and more

Also read about the government's decision to import currency paper and Pokemon GO's new update.

Dec 12, 2016

Italys new prime minister confirmed as Paolo Gentiloni following resignation of Matteo Renzi

A new prime minister has been appointed in Italy after Matteo Renzi’s resignation. Renzi stepped down after losing a referendum on constitutional reform.Erstwhile Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni will now steer Europes fourth-biggest economy through a turbulent period.

Dec 11, 2016

Noam Chomsky says Trump presidency brings 'very grim future' to the world

With Trump's election, the COP22 Marrakech climate summit would also cease to exist, Noam Chomsky opines.

Dec 11, 2016

5 reasons why this Washington Post scoop on Russian involvement in US elections lacks substance

From lack of enough evidence to points of contradiction and inconsistencies, the crux of the article is peddling assertions by anonymous individuals.

Dec 11, 2016

Gentiloni with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry

Paolo Gentiloni to replace Matteo Renzi as Italy's new prime minister

Gentiloni is considered a close ally of Renzi and will be seen by the opposition as a puppet keeping the seat warm for his Democratic Party colleague, who is planning a comeback in the next election.

Dec 11, 2016

Scores dead in Egypt explosion near Cairo coptic Christian cathedral

Twenty-five people have reportedly been killed in an explosion near a Coptic Christian cathedral in Cairo.According to Egypts official MENA news agency an assailant threw a bomb into the cathedral. Forty-nine people are said to be injured.Orthodox Copts make up around 10% of Egypt’s population. The blast follows two bomb explosions on Friday which killed six police officers.

Dec 11, 2016

Nigeria: 17 injured as 2 girls blow themselves in market near Boko Haram epicentre

Though the militant group did not claim the attack, it has used women and young girls regularly in the past to carry out suicide attacks.

Dec 11, 2016

Narendra Modi Jayalalithaa panneerselvam

Tamil Nadu: 470 people died of shock after Jayalalithaa's death

The AIADMK announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh each for the families of the deceased.

Dec 11, 2016

Evening wrap: Scores killed in Cairo church blast, Bank of Baroda may buy stake in Central Bank's housing finance unit, and more

Read also about Uttaran actress being sexually harassed in a flight, Michael Fassbender's Assassin's Creed and new Kodak Ektra smarphone.

Dec 11, 2016

Over 10,000 people displaced as Syrian forces intensify bid to win Aleppo

More than 1,50,000 people are still trapped in the area with no food aid being allowed into the region.

Dec 11, 2016

Over 30 dead in Kenya after tanker explodes in deadly fireball

A horror accident on one of Kenya’s main highways has left at least 42 people dead.An oil tanker caught fire and exploded after the driver lost control of the vehicle when it hit a speed bump.The truck then rammed into other vehicles. Fifty people had to be taken to hospital to have their burns treated.

Dec 11, 2016

Cyclone Vardah set to hit Chennai coast on Monday

The cyclone is likely to move south-westward over the Bay of Bengal and cross north Tamil Nadu and South Andhra coast.

Dec 11, 2016

At least 160 dead after church collapse in Nigeria

A church building has collapsed in Nigeria killing at least 160 people.The church was reportedly still under construction during a service for a bishop’s ordination.It is believed that some people are still trapped underneath the debris of the Reigners Bible Church.State governor Udom Emmanuel, who was present during the accident, promised an investigation into safety standards.

Dec 11, 2016

Tina Dutta faces sexual harassment in Mumbai-Rajkot flight; Uttaran actress narrates horrifying experience

One co-passenger tried to molest TV actress Tina Dutta on a flight that left her disgusted and horrified.

Dec 11, 2016

Twitter, email accounts of NDTV journalists Barkha Dutt and Ravish Kumar hacked

Apart from posting abusive tweets, the hackers also tweeted out Dutt's email address and password.

Dec 11, 2016

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Morning brief: Italy's new PM Paolo Gentiloni, ISL semi-final 2016, Zayn Malik's sister trolled and more

Italys new prime minister confirmed as Paolo Gentiloni following resignation of Matteo Renzi

Noam Chomsky says Trump presidency brings 'very grim future' to the world

5 reasons why this Washington Post scoop on Russian involvement in US elections lacks substance

Paolo Gentiloni to replace Matteo Renzi as Italy's new prime minister

Scores dead in Egypt explosion near Cairo coptic Christian cathedral

Nigeria: 17 injured as 2 girls blow themselves in market near Boko Haram epicentre

Tamil Nadu: 470 people died of shock after Jayalalithaa's death

Evening wrap: Scores killed in Cairo church blast, Bank of Baroda may buy stake in Central Bank's housing finance unit, and more

Over 10,000 people displaced as Syrian forces intensify bid to win Aleppo

Over 30 dead in Kenya after tanker explodes in deadly fireball

Cyclone Vardah set to hit Chennai coast on Monday

At least 160 dead after church collapse in Nigeria

Tina Dutta faces sexual harassment in Mumbai-Rajkot flight; Uttaran actress narrates horrifying experience

Twitter, email accounts of NDTV journalists Barkha Dutt and Ravish Kumar hacked

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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