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Malta: Five killed in twin propellor plane crash

Five people have been killed after a twin propeller plane crashed shortly after take-off. The aircraft was believed to have been used by officials with Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. The reason behind the crash was not immediately clear.

Oct 24, 2016

Bengaluru steel flyover: Citizens opposing construction considering legal recourse

Thousands of people are against the planned construction of the flyover, which would cover a stretch of 6.7 km leading to the airport.

Oct 24, 2016

CCTV shows Corrie McKeague in the early hours of the morning he went missing

As enquiries continue to trace missing Corrie McKeague, police are releasing details of a further potential witness officers would like to speak to. Around 1.15am -1.30am on 24 September Corrie bought takeaway food at Pizza Mama Mia in St Andrews Street North in Bury St Edmunds before walking off towards Brentgovel Street, as seen on the first CCTV images issued by police. Police are releasing the 3.25am footage of Corrie McKeague as efforts continue to locate him.

Oct 24, 2016

Samajwadi Party rift: 'Why will I form a new party?,'Akhilesh Yadav breaks down at SP meet

Akhilesh reportedly left the meeting after an argument with father Mulayam Singh Yadav on the dais.

Oct 24, 2016

Indian Army doctor commits suicide after trying to strangle junior

Dr TV Jadhav was having an extra-marital affair with a Military Nursing Service officer.

Oct 24, 2016

Calais Jungle: First migrants evacuated in week-long operation to clear camp

France is beginning operations to evacuate and dismantle the Calais Jungle refugee camp. 60 buses are to take the 6,500 residents to refugee centres across France where they will be able to apply for asylum in the country. However, aid workers claim there are over 8,000 people in the camp, many of whom are unaccompanied children. Over the past weeks Britain has taken in 1,300 unaccompanied children. Clashes broke out on 23 October as migrants and militants set fire to portable toilets and threw stones at police, who responded with tear gas.

Oct 24, 2016

Haji Ali Dargah Trust gives in to backlash, to allow women to enter shrine within a month

The petition against the ban was filed by Muslim women's group Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan in November 2014.

Oct 24, 2016

Pakistan stands integrated with the world more than ever, says army chief Raheel Sharif

Sharif also added that Zarb-e-Azb Operation against militants brought "stability and prosperity" to Pakistan.

Oct 24, 2016

SC to hear Delhi December gang rape convict's petition today

A fast track court had convicted the four adult convicts to death.

Oct 24, 2016

Indian Isis operative says 2015 Paris attacker was his leader

Moideen was nabbed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Tamil Nadu earlier this month.

Oct 24, 2016

It's Howl-o-ween! Dogs of New York flaunt costumes in 26th annual Halloween pet parade

With thousands of dollars in prize money at stake, pet owners are certainly serious about the competition.

Oct 24, 2016

Manipur: NSCN militants attack CM Ibobi in Ukhrul district

The blasts took place ahead of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh's scheduled visit to Ukhrul on Monday.

Oct 24, 2016

Morning Brief: India to liberalise Visa norms, Delhi International Airport raises $522M in debt, Conte vs Mourinho and more

Also read about a 41-year-old man being given 1,503 years in jail for raping daughter and buzz surrounding Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's split.

Oct 24, 2016

Odisha: 23 Maoists killed, 2 constables injured in encounter at Malkangiri district

Four AK47 rifles, three self-loading rifles, and some other guns were retrieved from the spot.

Oct 24, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: Another BSF soldier killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

BSF additional general director said that the calm along the border could take a "turn anytime."

Oct 24, 2016