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Union Cabinet may approve Pune Metro Rail project today

If the Cabinet approves the project, "the state government will begin the process to get work on Pune Metro started."

Dec 7, 2016

Andaman: 800 tourists stranded in Havelock Island due to heavy rain, Indian Navy dispatches evacuation ships

The tumultuous rains in the region left hundreds of tourists stranded.

Dec 7, 2016

Massive earthquake strikes Indonesia killing dozens of people

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian province of Aceh on 7 December, killing dozens of people. Many are feared to be trapped under debris as several buildings collapsed following the massive quake. No tsunami warning was issued by the country’s meteorological department. Indonesia is frequently hit by strong earthquakes as it sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire – a region which is in constant danger of volcanoes and earthquakes.

Dec 7, 2016

Massive earthquake strikes Indonesia killing dozens of people

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Indonesian province of Aceh on 7 December, killing dozens of people. Many are feared to be trapped under debris as several buildings collapsed following the massive quake. No tsunami warning was issued by the country’s meteorological department. Indonesia is frequently hit by strong earthquakes as it sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire – a region which is in constant danger of volcanoes and earthquakes.

Dec 7, 2016

Cho Ramaswamy dead: Narendra Modi recalls how veteran journalist introduced him as 'Merchant of Death'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the death of veteran journalist Cho Ramaswamy and offered condolences to his family.

Dec 7, 2016

Indonesia: At least 54 dead in 6.5 magnitude earthquake in Aceh province

There were at least five aftershocks following the quake.

Dec 7, 2016

After Jayalalithaa, her friend and actor Cho Ramaswamy passes away

The death of Cho Ramaswamy has come as a shock to the people, who are yet to recover from the demise of J Jayalalithaa, who passed away on Monday.

Dec 7, 2016

Morning brief: India pays respects to Amma, Trump security to cost $35 million, Champions League and more

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Dec 7, 2016

Theresa May defends trade deals with Gulf leaders

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has defended making trade deals with Saudia Arabia and Bahrain, despite them being under fire from human rights groups. Speaking on 6 December on HMS Ocean in Bahrain, she said that if Britain was going to influence Gulf leaders and improve human rights in the area, they needed to be engaging with them. Theresa May is in the Gulf to strengthen trade talks post-Brexit, and to also oversee measures to improve security to help tackle terrorism in the area.

Dec 6, 2016

Theresa May defends trade deals with Gulf leaders

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has defended making trade deals with Saudia Arabia and Bahrain, despite them being under fire from human rights groups. Speaking on 6 December on HMS Ocean in Bahrain, she said that if Britain was going to influence Gulf leaders and improve human rights in the area, they needed to be engaging with them. Theresa May is in the Gulf to strengthen trade talks post-Brexit, and to also oversee measures to improve security to help tackle terrorism in the area.

Dec 6, 2016

India pays its last respects to the 'people's Amma'

On Monday, J Jayalalithaa breathed her last at 11:30 pm in Chennai following a heart attack on Sunday.

Dec 6, 2016

Terror screws tighten on Pakistan: US Congressman Ted Poe threatens to halt aid until Haqqani Network is prosecuted

Poe has said Pakistan "does not deserve a single dollar of American taxpayer money" if it does nothing to dismantle the Haqqani Network.

Dec 6, 2016

Keep calm and negotiate: EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier unveils timetable

The EUs chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said that his team are ready to start negotiations with the UK when Article 50 is triggered. The French politician wants a orderly withdrawal and has so far visited 18 of the 28 EU nations ahead of the talks. He said he expected formal negotiations to last less than 18 months.

Dec 6, 2016

Keep calm and negotiate: EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier unveils timetable

The EUs chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said that his team are ready to start negotiations with the UK when Article 50 is triggered. The French politician wants a orderly withdrawal and has so far visited 18 of the 28 EU nations ahead of the talks. He said he expected formal negotiations to last less than 18 months.

Dec 6, 2016

At least 15 people sentenced to death by Saudi court for 'spying for Iran'

Reports say that many of the people detained in the case were well-known figures of the Shia community.

Dec 6, 2016