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Syria Civil War: Obama says Syrians' blood on hands of Assad, Russia and Iran as evacuation suspended amid chaos

Obama also warned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad saying that he will not be able to "slaughter his way to legitimacy."

Dec 17, 2016

Pakistan takes hard stance on Indus Waters Treaty; will it affect bilateral talks with India?

The World Bank recently paused arbitration between the two countries over two dams being built by India, and asked for "alternative ways" to solve the problem.

Dec 17, 2016

Christmas 2016: Have you seen this hipster nativity scene that's going viral?

The hipster nativity scene features Joseph taking a selfie with Jesus and Mary, and the three wise men arriving on Segway scooters.

Dec 17, 2016

St Stephen's drowning tragedy: 4 people, including 3 St. Stephen's College students from Delhi, drown in Periyar river

The students were a part of a group of 13 people, including two wardens, who had come to Kerala on a tourist visit.

Dec 17, 2016

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is more wanted than ever before with a whopping $25 million on his head

The US State Department's "Rewards for Justice Program" in 2011 had offered an initial bounty of $10 million for the elusive militant.

Dec 17, 2016

12-year-old boy arrested for planning 2 terrorist attacks in Germany

Reports state that the German prosecutors are questioning the boy who is a German-born national of Iraqi descent.

Dec 17, 2016

Jayalalithaa respected Sasikala much more than she respected anybody else: Ram Gopal Varma

Ram Gopal Varma has announced his new project, titled Shashikala.

Dec 17, 2016

Is Robert Vadra the reason why Congress and Rahul Gandhi did not reveal corruption details of PM Modi?

Just a day after the Winter session of Parliament ended, the Rajasthan HC has ordered officials from a Vadra-owned firm to appear before the Enforcement Directorate.

Dec 17, 2016

Note ban: Political parties exempt from tax scrutiny on old Rs 500, Rs 1,000 deposits; Kejriwal lashes out

As per law, if donations are above Rs 20,000 per individual, they have to be deposited through cheques or bank drafts.

Dec 17, 2016

South China Sea crisis: US demands release of underwater survey drone 'unlawfully' seized by China

The incident hit a new point of tension between the US and Chinese military in the disputed South China Sea waters.

Dec 17, 2016

Over 1 lakh college students volunteer for govt's digital financial literacy campaign

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said students who participate in the Vittiya Saksharta Abhiyan will earn academic credits.

Dec 17, 2016

Morning brief: India's foreign exchange reserves dip, Aleppo battle, Julia Roberts' television debut and more

Also read about India's internet speed being lowest in Asia and India Vs Belgium at the Hockey Junior World Cup Final in Lucknow.

Dec 17, 2016

UFO spotted over Jeffreys Bay

The UFO was detected flying around 1,000 feet (300 meters) above a cargo carrying aircraft by the captain and co-pilot.

Dec 16, 2016

Escalating DRC crisis is shockingly simple, entirely avoidable says US envoy

Thomas Perriello, the US Special Envoy for the Africa Great Lakes region, has said that the Democratic Republic of Congo is unnecessarily flirting with disaster. Perriello emphasised calls that the people of Congo want a chance to choose their next leader. Congos President Joseph Kabila is due to stand down on 19 December, but he has been accused of political manoeuvring to ensure he can remain in power indefinitely.

Dec 16, 2016

Will North Korea ever be free of dictatorship? Here are hints of its future

Anti-Kim Jong-un propaganda has started spreading in the country, especially in the capital city Pyongyang.

Dec 16, 2016