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124 farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra this year: Govt tells Bombay HC

The court sought report on measures the government has taken to tackle the drought.

Feb 16, 2016

Uganda Elections 2016: Kizza Besigye supporter dies as police clash with protesters in Kampala

The protests started after the opposition leader was detained by police.

Feb 16, 2016

Iraq Mi-17

9 killed in Iraqi military helicopter crash: Report

The Russian-made chopper Mi-17 crashed due to technical problem, AFP reports.

Feb 16, 2016

Syria hospital attack

Russia rejects 'war crimes' accusation, says warplane did not destroy MSF hospital in Syria

Turkey and France blamed Russia for the bombings and accused it of war crimes in Syria.

Feb 16, 2016

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Budget 2016: Five flashpoints likely to disrupt Parliament session

The BJP-led government has said it is open to discussing issues like the JNU row during the Budget session of Parliament.

Feb 16, 2016

US Election 2016: George W. Bush endorses brother Jeb for Republican nomination

The two-term President endourses his younger brother at a rally in South Carolina

Feb 16, 2016

Bohra Muslim woman

Dawoodi Bohras in London told to stop female circumcision

Female circumcision is outlawed in the UK.

Feb 16, 2016

Patiala House

JNU row: Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking NIA probe in sedition case against students' union president

Advocate Ranjana Agnihotri, petitioner and BJP member, said NIA probe was needed because the Delhi Police's hands are tied.

Feb 16, 2016

Sitra, Bahrain protest

4 US journalists arrested in Bahrain

Journalist Anna Day and her crew of three members will be brought to see a judge on Tuesday.

Feb 16, 2016

Pakistan jail

Indian man in Pakistan convicted of espionage, sentenced to 3 years in jail by army

Hamid Nehal Ansari was thought to have been missing since he disappeared in Pakistan in 2012.

Feb 16, 2016

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ISIS used mustard gas to attack Kurdish fighters in Iraq

This is reportedly the first time since the fall of Saddam Hussein that chemical weapons were used in the country.

Feb 16, 2016

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Winter storm hits US East Coast, tornadoes tear into South

Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle were hit by heavy rain, hail and tornadoes.

Feb 16, 2016

Delhi

Former Delhi University teacher arrested on sedition charges

SAR Geelani had allegedly organised an event at the Press Club last week, during which slogans hailing Afzal Guru were raised.

Feb 16, 2016

Pilots call for lasers to be classified as offensive weapons after grounded Virgin flight

The British Airline Pilots Association say lasers are just the same as carrying a knife.

Feb 15, 2016

US FDA suggests ban on blood samples collection from Zika affected areas

Second Zika virus case in China confirmed

China reported the first case earlier this month.

Feb 15, 2016

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