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Hindu tailor hacked to death in Bangladesh; ISIS claims responsibility

The tailor was arrested in 2012 for making anti-Islam remarks.

Apr 30, 2016

$100 million worth ivory to be burnt in Kenya as anti-poaching gesture

Kenya will set fire to 106 tonnes of confiscated ivory and Rhinoceros tusk

Apr 30, 2016

Ken Livingstone regrets Hitler comments but stops short of full apology

Suspended Labour politician says the scandal is about Blairite MPs, not racism.

Apr 30, 2016

Iraq: ISIS attack during Shiite pilgrimage to Baghdad's Imam Kadhim shrine kills 19

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the latest attack on Shia Muslims in Iraq.

Apr 30, 2016

Seven killed as apartment building in Nairobis Huruma district collapses

Locals and politicians blame dangerous new buildings for tragedy.

Apr 30, 2016

International Jazz Day 2016: Barack Obama hosts star-studded concert at White House

Performers included Aretha Franklin, Sting, Diana Krall and Herbie Hancock

Apr 30, 2016

3 NDRF teams battling forest fires in Uttarakhand; 1,900 hectares land razed

At least four people were killed and two injured in the forest fires in Uttarakhand

Apr 30, 2016

Iran election 2016: Moderates make major gains in Phase 2 of parliamentary polls

President Rouhani's coalition needs 40 seats in the second phase of elections to become the controlling majority in parliament.

Apr 30, 2016

Bolivia: Disabled protesters riot over state benefits in La Paz

The protesters are demanding a rise in their state benefits from President Evo Morales

Apr 30, 2016

US, South Korea end biggest military drill as North Korea allegedly prepares for fifth nuclear test

The annual joint military drill between the two allies came just months after North Korea carried out a nuclear test in January.

Apr 30, 2016

Own your water: Mammootty starts drought relief initiative; celebs and fans praise megastar

Mammootty recently met Oommen Chandy to seek the state government's support to help those suffering due to rising temperature and water scarcity.

Apr 30, 2016

Russia, China to conduct first computer-assisted military exercise to bolster defence against missiles

The announcement comes days after Moscow announced its plan to increase joint exercises with Beijing this year.

Apr 30, 2016

Parliamentary committee recommends 100% salary hike for MPs

The committee recommended increasing MPs' salary to Rs. 1 lakh a month from the current Rs. 50,000.

Apr 30, 2016

India asks China to stop construction in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said in the Lok Sabha that concerns regarding the matter have been raised with Beijing.

Apr 30, 2016

AgustaWestland chopper scam: ED, CBI summon ex-Indian Air Force chief SP Tyagi

Tyagi has been accused of meeting Agusta officials while in office and tailoring specifications for helicopters to help the Italian company win the bid.

Apr 30, 2016