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French consulate gets threat letter asking President Francois Hollande to cancel visit

There are also reports about terror alert in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.

Jan 21, 2016

Marina Litvinenko calls for ban and imposition of Vladimir Putin

President Vladimir Putin probably approved a Russian intelligence operation to murder ex-KBG agent Alexander Litvinenko, a judge led-British inquiry into the 2006 killing in London concluded on 21 January. Litvinenko, 43, an outspoken critic of Putin who fled Russia, died after drinking green tea laced with the rare radioactive isotope polonium-210 at Londons plush Millennium Hotel.

Jan 21, 2016

Pakistan's full-spectrum deterrence increases risk of nuclear conflict with India: Report

Full-spectrum deterrence allows Pakistan to counter conventional threats through tactical nuclear weapons.

Jan 21, 2016

To curb 'foreign' influence, Tajikistan shaves beards of 13,000 men

Fearing growing influence of radical Islam in the country, authorities had earlier this month banned names ending with 'mullah', 'khalifa' and 'shaikh'.

Jan 21, 2016

Priyanka Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan replace Aamir Khan as new brand ambassadors of 'Incredible India'

Aamir Khan had served as brand ambassador of the "Incredible India" campaign for 10 years.

Jan 21, 2016

South Africa: Watch police officer survive being shot at point blank range

Dashcam footage captures moment traffic officer Nizaam Alexander is ambushed by gunman.

Jan 21, 2016

Rohith Vemula suicide: Hyderabad university revokes suspension of four students

The move comes hours after 15 Dalit professors at the university resigned from their administrative posts in a bid to show solidarity with protesting students.

Jan 21, 2016

Putin 'probably approved' murder of former Russian spy by polonium poisoning; Russia rejects inquiry

Litvinenko died days after drinking tea laced with the lethal radioactive polonium-210 in London in 2006.

Jan 21, 2016

New Taiwan president-elect Tsai Ing-wen says she respects 1992 Consensus on 'One China'; Chinese lash out on social media

Chinese Internet users reportedly circumvented a firewall to post messages on Tsai's Facebook page.

Jan 21, 2016

Group of women claims to have sex with aliens, says they have given birth to 'hybrid children'

A group of women in US named Hybrid Baby Community claims that they have mothered hybrid children after having sexual encounter with aliens.

Jan 21, 2016

ISIS link suspected in Kumbh Mela terror plot

The four arrested men reportedly remained in touch with militants of extremist group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) through Facebook and WhatsApp.

Jan 21, 2016

Bacha Khan University attackers received instructions from Afghanistan, Pakistan Army indicates

The Pakistan Taliban -- Tehreek-e-Taliban -- which had initially claimed the attack, later denied that it was involved.

Jan 21, 2016

Prehistoric massacre in Kenya called oldest evidence of warfare

The remains of 27 people from a Stone Age hunter-gatherer culture were unearthed at a site called Nataruk in northern Kenya.

Jan 21, 2016

Vatican says Britain's exit from EU would weaken Europe: Report

British Prime Minister has promised a referendum by the end of 2017 on whether Britain should stay in the EU.

Jan 21, 2016

Boy pulls his loose tooth out with a throw of a football

Jim Devereauxs son Leo came up with an unusual way of getting his loose tooth out. He threw a football with a piece of string attached to it. The video was filmed by Leos mother and features Leo with a football and a piece of string attached to his tooth. His father Jack shouts to him to pass the ball and Leo manages to successfully pull out his own tooth by the force of his throw. Leo then picks up his tooth and is seen grinning and rubbing his jaw.

Jan 20, 2016

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French consulate gets threat letter asking President Francois Hollande to cancel visit

Marina Litvinenko calls for ban and imposition of Vladimir Putin

Pakistan's full-spectrum deterrence increases risk of nuclear conflict with India: Report

To curb 'foreign' influence, Tajikistan shaves beards of 13,000 men

Priyanka Chopra, Amitabh Bachchan replace Aamir Khan as new brand ambassadors of 'Incredible India'

South Africa: Watch police officer survive being shot at point blank range

Rohith Vemula suicide: Hyderabad university revokes suspension of four students

Putin 'probably approved' murder of former Russian spy by polonium poisoning; Russia rejects inquiry

New Taiwan president-elect Tsai Ing-wen says she respects 1992 Consensus on 'One China'; Chinese lash out on social media

Group of women claims to have sex with aliens, says they have given birth to 'hybrid children'

ISIS link suspected in Kumbh Mela terror plot

Bacha Khan University attackers received instructions from Afghanistan, Pakistan Army indicates

Prehistoric massacre in Kenya called oldest evidence of warfare

Vatican says Britain's exit from EU would weaken Europe: Report

Boy pulls his loose tooth out with a throw of a football

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]