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Tube wartime bunkers: A sneak-peek at what public tours will offer

Deep beneath the train lines in part of south London lies a warren of secret tunnels that were used as air-raid shelters for up to 8,000 people during World War II and will be opened to the public for guided tours, the Transport for London (TfL) said.

Jan 18, 2016

Delhi police nabs suspected al-Qaeda operative Abdul Sami from Haryana

Abdul Sami, who hails from Jamshedpur, has been remanded in police custody till 1 February.

Jan 18, 2016

Bangladesh: 5 Jamaat militants sentenced to 10 years in jail for 2005 blasts

Jamaatul Mujahideen Banglades had carried out synchronised explosion of hundreds of home-made bombs across the nation on 17 August 2005.

Jan 18, 2016

270 dogs set new dog yoga world record in Hong Kong

A new world record for the biggest dog yoga class was made in Hong Kong on 17 January with 270 pairs of doggies and yogis practising for just over half an hour. Led by doga teacher, Suzette Ackerman, the participants massaged, twisted and stretched their furry friends in a series of poses. Ackerman said that in the fast-paced city doga was a great way to bond and relax with your pets.

Jan 18, 2016

Five dead, dozens at risk of starvation in Syria's Madaya: UN

Madaya has been under siege for more than six months now.

Jan 18, 2016

Florida: Tornadoes kill two and leave four injured

Two grandparents were killed and four children injured in Florida early on 18 January when severe storms gusted in from the Gulf of Mexico, spinning off at least two tornadoes, local officials and the National Weather Service said.

Jan 18, 2016

Yemen: 20 killed in Saudi-led coalition airstrike on Sanaa police facility

As many as 30 people are believed to be trapped under the debris of the building.

Jan 18, 2016

Pakistan: 5 security personnel killed as IED blast targets convoy in Quetta

The bomb was detonated as a convoy of the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) passed by at around 12:30pm local time on Monday.

Jan 18, 2016

Adimali triple murder: Kerala police nab second accused in Bengaluru; recover gold ornaments

On 13 February, 2015, three members of a family were found dead at the Rajadhani Lodge in Adimali.

Jan 18, 2016

Pakistan unblocks YouTube after removal of 'blasphemous' content

The Ministry of Information Technology has asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to unblock YouTube services within 48 hours.

Jan 18, 2016

Islamic State 'hacks' China's Tsinghua University website, leaves Jihadi message

The university is involved in defence and national security research projects.

Jan 18, 2016

Supreme Court adjourns Babri Masjid demolition case for four weeks

The SC ruling reportedly came after hearing a petition moved by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Jan 18, 2016

Turkey: 1 killed, another injured in mortar shell explosion in Kilis school

The Turkish authorities have initiated a probe to find if mortar was fired from the Syrian side of the border.

Jan 18, 2016

Derren Brown: Mentalist unveils Thorpe Park ride that will reinvent the ghost train

New Thorpe Park ride will open to the public in Spring 2016.

Jan 18, 2016

Cameron criticises British Muslims with 'backward attitudes'

In a column penned in The Times, the British prime minister expressed dismay at the inability of some local Muslims to integrate with the local community.

Jan 18, 2016