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France: Video shows armed robbery foiled by unyielding bar owner

An unyielding bar owner in France foiled an armed robbery on 15 April, even while carrying a patrons baby. CCTV footage of Nathalie Leclerc-Pelans bar in Champ-du-Boult shows the woman conversing with customers and carrying an infant when a masked man brandishing a handgun comes through the door.

Apr 22, 2016

16 dead in Arunachal Pradesh landslide

The landslide reportedly occured on Friday due to incessant rain for the last one week.

Apr 22, 2016

Subramanian Swamy, Mary Kom, Swapan Dasgupta nominated to Rajya Sabha: Reports

All the seven vacancies in the nominated category may be filled by individuals known to be Bharatiya Janata Party supporters.

Apr 22, 2016

Huge explosion at chemical warehouse in east China

No casualties have been reported so far.

Apr 22, 2016

India may begin producing Kamov Ka-226Ts in 2017

India, Russia had agreed last December to jointly produce about 200 light utility helicopters under the Modi government's "Make in India" initiative.

Apr 22, 2016

China set to build nuclear plants in South China Sea: Reports

The nuclear platforms can "sail" to remote areas and provide stable power supply, according to reports.

Apr 22, 2016

Ecuadoreans in earthquake zone jostle for food, water

President Rafael Correa's socialist government said there was no lack of supplies, just problems with distribution that should be quickly resolved.

Apr 22, 2016

Major political parties earned half of income from unknown sources in 2015

Five national parties registered a growth in their income by 39 percent to Rs.1,275 crore in 2015 from the previous year, said a report by Association for Democratic Reforms.

Apr 21, 2016