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Bob Dylan makes his presence felt at Nobel Prize ceremony despite being absent from it

A speech by Dylan was delivered by Azita Raji, the US ambassador to Sweden.

Dec 11, 2016

Islamic State group re-enters Syrian city of Palmyra

According to reports, 50 Syrian troops have been killed in the battle, while an unconfirmed report says that the rest of them are fleeing.

Dec 11, 2016

Donald Trump's secretary of state nominee, ExxonMobil CEO, is a friend of Russia

For deputy secretary of state, Trump is expected to nominate John R. Bolton, a former ambassador to the United Nations.

Dec 11, 2016

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Police raids law firm in South Delhi; recovers Rs 13 crore

Of the money recovered, Rs 2.5 crore was found to be in new currency notes.

Dec 11, 2016

Morning brief: Istanbul bombings kill 29, HTC 11 release date, ISL 2016 semi final and more

Also read about RBI asking banks to deploy maximum new Rs 500 notes in ATMs and 'The Voice' USA 2016 grand finale spoilers.

Dec 11, 2016

Istanbul bombings: At least 38 killed, 166 wounded in double explosions outside soccer stadium in Turkey

The first was a car bomb that exploded outside the soccer stadium, while the second was a suicide bomber who exploded 45 seconds after the first one.

Dec 11, 2016

Filipino activists protest against Dutertes drug war killings

Activists have protested against the Philippines anti-drug operations on International Human Rights Day.The rally took place outside Rodrigo Duterte’s presidential palace.Since Duterte took office on 1 July he has imposed a bloody crackdown on drug dealers and users.Several thousand suspects are said to have been killed by police and assassins.The activists believe drug use could be fought more effectively by eradicating poverty.

Dec 10, 2016

US airstrike kills 90 Iraqi Army personnel in Mosul: Iraqi news agencies

The attack occurred on Friday, and led to more than 100 Iraqi soldiers being wounded and a dozen military vehicles being destroyed.

Dec 10, 2016

Sasikala tipped to be AIADMK chief as party leaders clear path

Sasikala has been a close confidante of Jayalalithaa for years, and could even inherit her property worth more than Rs 117 crore.

Dec 10, 2016

Evening wrap: Trump on H-1B visa holders, Sushma Swaraj's kidney transplant, the next probable Miss World, and more

Read about the next two contestants who could be asked to leave Bigg Boss 10, and rumours of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner's death.

Dec 10, 2016

Bengaluru: PETA calls for better animal protection laws, with these stricter punishments

Animal rights group says current laws mandate a fine of Rs 10-50 for animal cruelty, and with a maximum of three months in prison.

Dec 10, 2016

Cashless foreigner allowed to eat without paying at Kerala joint

Munnar: This is what a foreigner did when he really went 'cashless' in India after demonetisation

The incident happened at a restaurant in Munnar owned by Khader Kunju since 1989.

Dec 10, 2016

Bulgaria: At least five people killed in cargo train explosion

At least five people were killed and 25 more injured when a cargo train derailed and exploded in Hitrino, Bulgaria. Twenty buildings were also heavily damaged in the blast. The train had been transporting tanks of propane-butane and propylene.

Dec 10, 2016

Sushma Swaraj's kidney transplant at AIIMS successful

The transplant took place with the help of a kidney donated to the external affairs minister by an unrelated living donor.

Dec 10, 2016

South Koreans demand President Parks immediate resignation following impeachment

Following the impeachment of South Korean president Park Geun-hye protesters marched to her office demanding her immediate resignation. The president was impeached by parliament the previous day.The Constitutional Court now has 180 days to decide if the motion should be upheld.

Dec 10, 2016

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Bob Dylan makes his presence felt at Nobel Prize ceremony despite being absent from it

Islamic State group re-enters Syrian city of Palmyra

Donald Trump's secretary of state nominee, ExxonMobil CEO, is a friend of Russia

Police raids law firm in South Delhi; recovers Rs 13 crore

Morning brief: Istanbul bombings kill 29, HTC 11 release date, ISL 2016 semi final and more

Istanbul bombings: At least 38 killed, 166 wounded in double explosions outside soccer stadium in Turkey

Filipino activists protest against Dutertes drug war killings

US airstrike kills 90 Iraqi Army personnel in Mosul: Iraqi news agencies

Sasikala tipped to be AIADMK chief as party leaders clear path

Evening wrap: Trump on H-1B visa holders, Sushma Swaraj's kidney transplant, the next probable Miss World, and more

Bengaluru: PETA calls for better animal protection laws, with these stricter punishments

Munnar: This is what a foreigner did when he really went 'cashless' in India after demonetisation

Bulgaria: At least five people killed in cargo train explosion

Sushma Swaraj's kidney transplant at AIIMS successful

South Koreans demand President Parks immediate resignation following impeachment

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]