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Ukraine: Darth Vader and Peking Duck to run for Odessa mayors office

The main candidate of the Internet Party of Ukraine, named after the legendary Star Wars villain Darth Vader, is campaigning in Odessa, cruising through the town on a black van to the sound of the Imperial March from the saga.

Oct 24, 2015

Russia says wants Syria elections, ready to help Free Syrian Army

Moscow is ready to provide air support to the Free Syrian Army, says Russia.

Oct 24, 2015

'World's tallest Durga idol' puts organisers in a fix over housing

Deshapriya Park Puja committee members are hunting for a place to house the idol.

Oct 24, 2015

US election 2016: Donald Trump calls on rivals to drop Super PACs

US presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday (23 October) called on his rivals to disband their Super PACs after a fundraising group backing the Republican front-runner said it would shut down over claims it inappropriately coordinated with his campaign.

Oct 24, 2015

Women fighter pilots to be inducted into Indian Air Force

The first combat women pilots will be selected from the current batch of the Air Force Academy, stated the Defence Ministry.

Oct 24, 2015

China: Villagers turn troublesome pine moths into delicacy

Tests of pine moth samples showed that they can be eaten.

Oct 24, 2015

Republican Party of India wants firearms given to Dalits for self-defence

This is the solution if police and government are unable to stop targetting of Dalits, RPI said.

Oct 24, 2015

U.S. patrols to raise stakes with Beijing in disputed South China Sea

U.S. plans to send warships or military aircraft within 12 nautical miles of China's artificial islands.

Oct 24, 2015

Bihar election: Hundreds of trees cut down for PM Modi's Madhepura rally

Hundreds of trees have been chopped off and uprooted to make space for people to attend Modi's rally.

Oct 24, 2015

India-Africa Forum Summit will 'launch new era of mutual partnership': PM Modi

Modi said both India and Africa should speak in one voice to bring reforms at the UNSC and global financial institutions.

Oct 24, 2015

Kosovo: MPs flee for third time as tear gas released in parliament

An opposition politician in Kosovo released teargas in parliament on Friday (23 October), sending lawmakers rushing from the debating chamber in the third such incident in two weeks. The speaker of parliament suspended proceedings for an hour as lawmakers fled the stinging gas.

Oct 24, 2015

PoK video: Anti-Pakistan activists stage protest in Muzaffarabad

The protest took place on 22 October, which is observed as 'the Black Day' as Pakistan had attacked the princely state of Kashmir in 1947 on the day.

Oct 24, 2015

One of the most powerful storms Hurricane Patricia slams into Mexico

Hurricane Patricia, one of the most powerful storms on record, struck Mexicos Pacific coast on Friday (23 October), threatening to inflict catastrophic damage as emergency teams scrambled to evacuate thousands of people from homes and popular beach resorts.

Oct 24, 2015