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2 people killed after plane crash-lands in Nepal, 9 injured

Two days ago, 23 people died in an aviation disaster in Nepal.

Feb 26, 2016

Turkey: 2 journalists released as court rules press freedom violated

The two journalists had been accused of revealing state secrets and aiding a terrorist organisation.

Feb 26, 2016

Iran election 2016: Voters choose MPs and Assembly of Experts for the first time after nuclear deal

The election, which began Friday, will be for 290 Members of Parliament seats and 88 members to the Assembly of Experts.

Feb 26, 2016

More US senators protest sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

U.S. Senator John McCain said he wanted a hearing on the sale, while U.S. Senator Rand Paul said he introduced a resolution of disapproval to halt the arms sales to Pakistan.

Feb 26, 2016

India asks UN Security Council to designate Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as terrorist

India submitted a formal request to the United Nation's 1267 committee Friday

Feb 26, 2016

Leopard kills boy in Uttarakhand, locals block national highway

Earlier reports had said that a tiger had attacked the two-year-old boy.

Feb 26, 2016

US: Gunman kills 3 in Kansas shooting

The shooter had opened fire from his car at three locations before he entered a manufacturing plant and killed at least three people.

Feb 26, 2016

Dashcam captures moment train hits truck in dramatic railroad accident

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MnDPS) uploaded dramatic dash cam footage onto social media on Wednesday showing a train hitting a semi-truck whose driver failed to stop at a railroad crossing. The accident took place in North Minnesota on 20 January.

Feb 25, 2016

12-year-old girl raped, burnt alive in Ludhiana

The accused, a 19-year-old boy, has been absconding, but his father and brothers have been arrested.

Feb 25, 2016

Egypt court jails 3 Christian teenagers for insulting Muslim prayers in video

The teenagers mocked the beheadings by the Islamic State group in the video, the defence lawyer said.

Feb 25, 2016

Maharashtra: 50 students fall ill after eating mid-day meal in Palghar; 17 critical

The incident took place in Zilla Parishad-run school in Palghar district of the state.

Feb 25, 2016

UoH medical officer refutes Smriti Irani's claims; Rohith declared dead same evening

HRD minister Smriti Irani had said doctors were not allowed to see Rohith Vemula until 6 in the morning.

Feb 25, 2016

Military exercise with ASEAN Plus countries in Pune from March 2

The trainers of the ASEAN Plus countries have already begun training with the Indian Army.

Feb 25, 2016

EU referendum: Watch David Cameron’s appeal to remain in Europe

Britains Prime Minister has started a four-month campaign to persuade voters to remain in the European Union.

Feb 25, 2016

Rohith Vemula jailed for 7 days for writing against RSS in 2013: Ghulam Nabi Azad

The Congress leader made the statement at a Parliamentary session.

Feb 25, 2016