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More than half of Amazon tree species at risk of extinction

The trees are important in their ecosystems for erosion control and climate moderation.

Nov 22, 2015

65 percent voting in panchayat elections in Jharkhand despite Maoist threats

The polls were held amid tight security and threats by Maoists, officials said.

Nov 22, 2015

Isis in Nalchik: Russia says it has killed 10 Islamic State terrorists in special operation

The counter-terrorism raid was carried out by forces under the Russian security agency, FSB.

Nov 22, 2015

Kingfisher Airlines assets to be auctioned on 7 December

Kingfisher, founded by liquor baron Vijay Mallya stopped flying 3 years ago as it ran out of cash.

Nov 22, 2015

Modi in Malaysia: Instal Swami Vivekananda in your heart and soul

Modi also met with the Indian diaspora in Malaysia.

Nov 22, 2015

Climate change: Modi said to back two degree global warming limit

Leaders from 195 nations will meet from 30 November to 11 December in Paris to try to nail down an agreement.

Nov 22, 2015

Scam-tainted Vyapam spent over Rs 60 lakh on lawyers in 2013-15

Some lawyers have been paid nothing for their cases, while a few others have earned lakhs.

Nov 22, 2015

US hopes F-35s will be allowed in race to replace Canada's CF-18 jets

A decision not to go with the F-35s could raise hopes for Boeing's F/A-18E/F fighters.

Nov 22, 2015

ED begins investigation against those named in HSBC black money list

The ED is looking to conduct an independent hawala and money-laundering probe in these cases.

Nov 22, 2015

Modi, Kejriwal should not become enemy in politics: Venkaiah Naidu

'We need to respect people's mandate to Modi and Kejriwal,' says urban development minister

Nov 22, 2015

Bangladesh: Journalist shot outside war criminal Chowdhury's house in Chittagong

The shooting took place outside the house of former lawmaker Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury, who was hanged along with ex-minister Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid on Sunday.

Nov 22, 2015

Afghanistan: 45 Taliban militants killed in an airstrike

Helmand, notorious for poppy growing, is a Taliban stronghold in the country.

Nov 22, 2015

Monetary policy risks becoming futile in low-growth world, says ECB's Coeure

He calls for academics and policy-makers to address issues at the root of a global economic malaise.

Nov 22, 2015

Italy: Muslms hold rallies to distance themselves from Isis terror

Rome has increased security since the 13 November attacks that killed 130 people in Paris.

Nov 22, 2015

Centre preparing new de-addiction policy, says minister

Thawar Chand Gehlot says policy to be announced by March-April next year.

Nov 22, 2015

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More than half of Amazon tree species at risk of extinction

65 percent voting in panchayat elections in Jharkhand despite Maoist threats

Isis in Nalchik: Russia says it has killed 10 Islamic State terrorists in special operation

Kingfisher Airlines assets to be auctioned on 7 December

Modi in Malaysia: Instal Swami Vivekananda in your heart and soul

Climate change: Modi said to back two degree global warming limit

Scam-tainted Vyapam spent over Rs 60 lakh on lawyers in 2013-15

US hopes F-35s will be allowed in race to replace Canada's CF-18 jets

ED begins investigation against those named in HSBC black money list

Modi, Kejriwal should not become enemy in politics: Venkaiah Naidu

Bangladesh: Journalist shot outside war criminal Chowdhury's house in Chittagong

Afghanistan: 45 Taliban militants killed in an airstrike

Monetary policy risks becoming futile in low-growth world, says ECB's Coeure

Italy: Muslms hold rallies to distance themselves from Isis terror

Centre preparing new de-addiction policy, says minister

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