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South Africa: Five-star hotel for dogs AtFritz opens in Cape Town

A five-star hotel for dogs has opened in Cape Town, with its own a la carte menu, concierge service and satellite TV.

Dec 7, 2015

Indo-Russian bilateral naval exercise begins in Visakhapatnam

Six-day maritime engagement to be divided into two phases.

Dec 7, 2015

Delhi odd-even rule: When can you take your odd and even numbered private vehicles out?

The Delhi government has released the schedule as to on which days odd and even numbered vehicles are allowed on roads.

Dec 7, 2015

Delhi air pollution: Assam MP Gaurav Gogoi walks to Parliament wearing a mask

The Congress MP, son of Assam CM Tarun Gogoi, tweeted that the "only way to walk to work is by wearing a mask."

Dec 7, 2015

Israel sits tight as Iranian jets join aerial campaign in Syria alongside Russia

The former national security adviser to Israel's PM said that Iran can bomb targets if they don't interfere with us.

Dec 7, 2015

Maine: Santas ski and snowboarding for charity

A ski resort in Maine welcomed 150 skiing and snowboarding Santas on 6 December to raise money for charity. The Santas received lift ticket to the resort in return for a $15 (Â£10) donation to the Sunday River Community Fund, a nonprofit that supports organisations surrounding the Newry, Maine, community.

Dec 7, 2015

France: Far right National Front party makes a strong showing in regional polls

Marine Le Pen's party, National Front, was ahead in four regions out of 13 after the first phase.

Dec 7, 2015

Mumbai slum fire: 2 killed, several injured in Kandivali gas cylinder blast

About 1,000 houses have been burnt in the slum area near Akurli road in Kandivali East

Dec 7, 2015

Economically weaker sections likely to be included in OBC list

The NCBC has suggested use of the Socio-Economic Caste Census in deciding the OBC category.

Dec 7, 2015

BJP got Rs 437.35 crore in donations, Congress Rs 141.60 crore in FY15

Corporates accounted for almost 93% of the total donations in the year.

Dec 7, 2015

Chennai flood: Kamal Haasan clarifies on his criticism of Jayalalithaa's govt

Kamal Haasan clarifies on his critical comments over the ruling state government.

Dec 7, 2015

Paris: Hundreds gather to form Eiffel Tower peace symbol for climate change

Hundreds of people gathered near the Eiffel Tower on 6 December and formed the symbol of peace resembling the Paris landmark. Participants stood, holding hands, while others lay on the ground, to form the shape of the iconic tower and the words 100 percent renewable.

Dec 7, 2015