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Chinese Teachers' Day 2016: Best quotes, messages, wishes and greetings [PHOTOS]

Teachers' Day is celebrated in China on Sept. 10.

Sep 9, 2016

Companies defy Karnataka bandh to have business as usual

Some IT and BPO firms tricked protesters to give an impression that the offices were closed, even though employees continued their usual work inside the offices.

Sep 9, 2016

India reaffirms UN peacekeeping commitment at London summit

The stance echoes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pledge at last year's Leaders' Summit on Peacekeeping in New York.

Sep 9, 2016

Evening Wrap: North Korea nuclear test, Amy Jackson's sizzling photoshoot, 20 killed in Odisha accident and more

North Korea nuclear test, Amy Jackson's sizzling photoshoot. Here's our pick of top stories that have broken throughout the day so far.

Sep 9, 2016

Eid al-Adha 2016: Why do Muslims sacrifice animals this time of the year?

Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Sept. 12 and Sept.13 depending on the geographical location.

Sep 9, 2016

All tourists stranded overnight rescued from cable cars in French Alps

At least 33 tourists spent the night at an altitude of around 3,800m after the wires of their cables cars became tangled early in the evening above Mont Blanc. Helicopters managed to rescue the majority of people and delivered blankets and food to the remainder, whilst rescue workers stayed with them overnight.

Sep 9, 2016

Pawan Kalyan's Atma Gourava Sabha live streaming: Watch Power Star addressing public in Kakinada [VIDEO]

Jana Sena Party founder Pawan Kalyan is set to demand special status for Andhra Pradesh at the public gathering.

Sep 9, 2016

'Incredible ray of sunlight' beams off the World Trade Center before 15th anniversary of 9/11 [PHOTOS]

Amateur photographer Ben Sturner says that he looks at the World Trade Center every day but has not seen anything like this.

Sep 9, 2016

Grammerschools is trending on twitter with beautiful irony

After Prime Minister Teresa May lifted the ban on creating new grammar schools, a new twitter hashtag has been born... unfortunately for the creator, its spelled wrong and Twitter users havent missed the irony.

Sep 9, 2016

At least 32 tourists trapped overnight in cable cars in Alps; rescue operation underway

The rescue operation had to be suspended because of darkness and deterioration in weather conditions.

Sep 9, 2016

Spain: At least 4 dead as train derails in Galicia [PHOTO]

The death toll could rise because a number of people have been seriously injured.

Sep 9, 2016

China building new strategic bomber aircraft to field 'sometime in the future'

Conceptual drawings of the new bomber have surfaced online, but it is not known if it will be an upgraded version of Xian H-6 or a new design.

Sep 9, 2016

Kashmir unrest: Curfew reimposed in major towns in the Valley

The separatist groups in the Valley have called for a strike, which extends till Sept. 16.

Sep 9, 2016

Hillary Clinton labels Donald Trump temperamentally unfit and totally unqualified to be president

The US presidential candidate criticised her Republican rival after he appeared to praise Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a televised debate.

Sep 9, 2016

San Diego Zoo burns $1m worth of illegal rhino horns

To make a stand against animal poaching and wildlife trafficking, San Diego Zoo burnt more than $1m worth of illegal rhino horns on 8 September. In the past storage compounds in other countries have been raided, so zoo staff decided the best way to ensure that the horns do not end up on the black market was to burn them. The ashes from the fire will be spread throughout Africa. The burn comes just before World Rhino Day on 22 September.

Sep 9, 2016