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Japan: Blast at controversial Yasukuni shrine for war dead damages toilet

The shrine is regarded as a symbol of Japan's past militarism and visits by Japanese politicians have fuelled protests.

Nov 23, 2015

Brussels: Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam 'heading to Germany'; Belgium arrests 5 more in raids

16 people were arrested on Sunday and the police blocked roads and evacuated restaurants in central Brussels.

Nov 23, 2015

Mexican priest's 'Alleluia' dance in church goes viral on social media [Video]

The video of the dancing priest, posted on a number of YouTube accounts, has been shared 80,000 times.

Nov 23, 2015

Iranian court sentences Washington Post reporter to prison on spying charges

The Washington Post and Jason Rezaian's family denounced the espionage charges against him as absurd.

Nov 23, 2015

HRD minister Smriti Irani spars with journalist on Twitter over report of 5000 'quota admissions' in Kendriya Vidyalayas

"Her action only serves to promote a culture of patronage," the Economics Times report said.

Nov 23, 2015

Russian special forces kill 14 Isis-linked terrorists in northern Caucasus region

The counter-terrorist operation took place near Nalchik earlier on Sunday.

Nov 23, 2015

Religious sisters pose as prostitutes to rescue human trafficking victims

The sisters are proactive on trying to save children being sold into sex slavery by their parents.

Nov 23, 2015

Foreign women will be asked to drape sarees over 'short dresses' at Kashi temple to promote Indian culture

The dress code was put in place also because of complaints by other devotees.

Nov 23, 2015

Many warning signals missed before Paris attacks

On many occasions, police and security services had a chance to detain some of the men who launched the attacks.

Nov 23, 2015

Belgium: No prime suspect among the 16 Paris attacks related arrests

The government locked down the capital, Brussels, for a third day on Monday.

Nov 23, 2015

16 people injured as gunmen open fire at New Orleans playground

Teenagers are among the injured persons.

Nov 23, 2015

Syria: For the first time, Iranian Tomcats fly with Russian Bear, Blackjack bombers on raids [VIDEO]

Iranian planes are using their intelligence-collection and tracking systems in Syrian air space near the Israeli border.

Nov 23, 2015

Afghanistan earthquake: 5.9-magnitude quake shakes Kabul, New Delhi, Islamabad

The epicentre of the quake lay about 300 kms from Kabul near Ashkasham.

Nov 23, 2015

Russia suspects Ukraine nationalists behind destroying power lines to Crimea

Crimea was left without electricity supplies from Ukraine on Sunday.

Nov 22, 2015

Twitter debate: Was upside-down Indian flag at Modi-Abe meet photoshopped?

The Indian tricolour was seen hoisted upside down during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo op with Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe.

Nov 22, 2015

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Japan: Blast at controversial Yasukuni shrine for war dead damages toilet

Brussels: Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam 'heading to Germany'; Belgium arrests 5 more in raids

Mexican priest's 'Alleluia' dance in church goes viral on social media [Video]

Iranian court sentences Washington Post reporter to prison on spying charges

HRD minister Smriti Irani spars with journalist on Twitter over report of 5000 'quota admissions' in Kendriya Vidyalayas

Russian special forces kill 14 Isis-linked terrorists in northern Caucasus region

Religious sisters pose as prostitutes to rescue human trafficking victims

Foreign women will be asked to drape sarees over 'short dresses' at Kashi temple to promote Indian culture

Many warning signals missed before Paris attacks

Belgium: No prime suspect among the 16 Paris attacks related arrests

16 people injured as gunmen open fire at New Orleans playground

Syria: For the first time, Iranian Tomcats fly with Russian Bear, Blackjack bombers on raids [VIDEO]

Afghanistan earthquake: 5.9-magnitude quake shakes Kabul, New Delhi, Islamabad

Russia suspects Ukraine nationalists behind destroying power lines to Crimea

Twitter debate: Was upside-down Indian flag at Modi-Abe meet photoshopped?

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]