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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

Bengaluru: Activists, commuters miffed with BMTC's move allowing liquor ads on buses

Even though rules prohibit a display of advertisements on transport vehicles, BMTC is little bothered with Rs 15 crore in annual earnings from such ads.

Dec 12, 2016

Oxford University students to use gender-neutral 'ze' instead of 'he' or 'she'

The decision has been taken so that the transgender undergraduates in the University do not get offended by wrong usage of pronouns.

Dec 12, 2016

Hamas offers missiles to Arab countries willing to fight Israel

Hamas leader Fathi Hammad said they were ready to ship missiles manufactured by them to Arab armies.

Dec 12, 2016

Pakistan Army chief appoints new ISI head in major reshuffle

Bajwa removed former ISI chief Lt Gen Rizwan Akhtar abruptly and appointed him as the president of the National Defence University.

Dec 12, 2016

Have you received photo of 'Jayalalithaa's daughter' on Whatsapp? Singer Chinmayi Sripada clears the air

Chinmayi requested netizens to stop sharing the "ridiculous" story as the person in the photo belongs to a respected family of musicians.

Dec 12, 2016

Cyclone Vardah: Precautions you should take during the storm; helpline numbers

Here is a list of precautions that you can take and helpline numbers you can dial to sail through Cyclone Vardah.

Dec 12, 2016

Egypt church attack: Protesters clash with police; state funeral for victims today

At least 25 people died in a deadly attack on a Christian minority in Cairo on Sunday.

Dec 12, 2016

State mouthpiece warns Beijing could help forces hostile to US if 'One China' policy is ditched

Trump on Sunday said the US is not bound to follow the "One China" policy, which recognises China as one nation including Taiwan.

Dec 12, 2016

Farmer-turned-politician Bill English sworn in as New Zealand Prime Minister

Bill English was elected the 39th prime minister of New Zealand following John Key's resignation last week.

Dec 12, 2016

Cyclone Vardah Updates: 4 dead after cyclone hits Chennai and weakens; many schools closed tomorrow

Facebook activates safety check, as cyclone now headed towards Bengaluru.

Dec 12, 2016