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Greece earthquake: 6.5 magnitude quake strikes off western coast

The tremors were felt as far as the capital city of Athens.

Nov 17, 2015

Confusion over antibiotics' role fuels 'superbug' threat, says WHO

Around one-third of people surveyed wrongly believed they should stop taking antibiotics once they feel better.

Nov 17, 2015

National journalism day 2015: Top inspirational quotes about the profession

National Journalism Day is observed to encourage people who have chosen journalism as their career.

Nov 17, 2015

China has shown 'great restraint' in not seizing islands in Spratlys: Official

The South China Sea is expected to be discussed on the sidelines at the APEC Summit.

Nov 17, 2015

Islamic State being financed by 40 countries, including those in G20: Putin

Putin emphasised on the need for countries to come together against Islamic State.

Nov 17, 2015

Anti-doping crusaders to discuss new battle plan

Much of the meeting is expected to revolve around taking a clinical look at the current structure set up to combat doping.

Nov 17, 2015

France seeks US and Russia's help in combating terror, vows to destroy Isis

"We must combine our forces to achieve a result that is already too late in coming," the French President said.

Nov 17, 2015

'Modi's UK trip as much about showmanship as it was about diplomacy'

The editorial said that everyone wants a share in India "with the country being projected as the next global power".

Nov 17, 2015

Hyderabad: 3-year-old girl dies after her head gets stuck in school elevator

The victim was a nursery student at a private school in Dilsuknagar.

Nov 17, 2015

UAE: Terrorists planned to create Isis-like caliphate, smuggled weapons to overthrow government

The militants would reportedly meet at schools and mosques in Dubai.

Nov 17, 2015

Water level recedes in Maithon Dam; Jharkhand, Delhi, Kerala may face power shortage

Inconsistent rainfall has played significant role in the receding level of water in the dam.

Nov 17, 2015

US aircraft carrier Truman deployed in Middle East to strengthen counter-terrorism measures

According to a statement by the US Navy, the deployment was planned long ago, prior to the Paris attacks.

Nov 17, 2015

Man 'mortgages' wife for loan of Rs 30,000, murders lender for asking for interest

The couple's children were living with their father during the time their mother had been 'mortgaged'.

Nov 17, 2015

Texas: 6 killed in a campsite incident, suspect in police custody

William Hudson, 33, was arrested without incident on Sunday and charged with one count of murder.

Nov 17, 2015

2002 hit and run case: Salman Khan's lawyer wants singer Kamaal Khan's examination

Salman's lawyer Amit Desai submitted an application to Justice A.R. Joshi

Nov 17, 2015