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How will world's heaviest woman be transported to Mumbai for surgery?

Cairo-born Eman Ahmed, who weights 500 kg, is set to receive free treatment from Saifee hospital in Mumbai.

Dec 8, 2016

New Zealand passport application software tells Asian man to open eyes... and it's nothing new

The facial recognition software told Richard Lee, a man of Mongoloid descent, that his photo cannot be uploaded because his eyes are closed.

Dec 8, 2016

Germany: Iraqi asylum-seeker's arrest for raping and assaulting students may further harm refugees

An Afghan migrant had just days ago been arrested over the rape and murder of an EU official's daughter.

Dec 8, 2016

Why China likes Iowa Governor Terry Branstad

Trump appears to be taking a softer approach to China by selecting Branstad as the US ambassador to the nation.

Dec 8, 2016

Isis launches radio show called 'Agony Uncle' to address concerns of their supporters

There were several questions that were asked on the show, mostly concerning women.

Dec 8, 2016

30 days of demonetisation: What has been the journey so far

A recap of the major events and announcements that happened after the demonetisation announcement on November 8.

Dec 8, 2016

Jayalalithaa dead: 77 people die of grief over Amma's death; Intelligence puts death toll at 30

The party released a list of the deceased and also announced a compensation of Rs 3 lakh to each of the families.

Dec 8, 2016

Evening wrap: President Pranab Mukherjee rebukes MPs, Duck Tales returns, Anushka Sharma talks marriage, and more

Read about Allahabad High Court calling triple talaq unconstitutional, and 3 terrorists killed in J&K encounter

Dec 8, 2016

PM Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat: This is how much All India Radio earns through its broadcast

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme Mann Ki Baat has apparently proved to be profitable for All India Radio.

Dec 8, 2016

This is what people think of Donald Trump on TIME magazine's cover

People have wondered if there is hidden message in the TIME cover.

Dec 8, 2016

Samsung Galaxy S6 explodes onboard China Airlines flight CI027, fills cabin with smoke

The blast that took place while flying over Manila caused burns to the owner's hand and filled the cabin with smoke.

Dec 8, 2016

Here is how President Pranab Mukherjee rebuked MPs over disruption of Parliament

Pointing out that only some parliamentarians were causing disruptions, he said: "Parliamentary freedom should not be misused."

Dec 8, 2016

Chapecoense plane crash survivor Alan Ruschel seen walking

Chapecoense defender Alan Ruschel has sent out a message of thanks for all the support he has received since the deadly plane crash in Colombia that killed 71 people. In the video message the player can be seen walking around the hospital room. It is reported that Ruschel, 27, one of six to survive the crash, had undergone spinal surgery but doctors say he is recovering well.

Dec 8, 2016

Pakistan opens probe into PIA flight PK-661 aircrash

47 people were killed on Wednesday in the aircrash,

Dec 8, 2016

Adelaide Zoo stunned as Sumatran orangutan falls pregnant despite contraception

Adelaide Zoos popular Sumatran orangutan Karta has stunned keepers, falling pregnant despite being on the pill. Keepers have decided to continue with the pregnancy despite the risks as Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered. The details offer a stark reminder of just how similar primates are to humans as 34-year-old Karta was on the exact same contraceptive pill as many women take.

Dec 8, 2016