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France: High-speed train trial accident kills 10, injures 32

The accident was caused by excessive speed, although it was too early to say why the train was speeding.

Nov 15, 2015

Lebanon bombing: Authorities arrest 5 Syrians and a Palestinian for involvement

The explosions were the first attacks in more than a year to target a Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon.

Nov 15, 2015

Veteran Tamil director KS Gopalakrishnan dies at 86

He was suffering from respiratory problems.

Nov 15, 2015

Belgium: Several arrested in connection with Paris terror attacks

Two cars used by the terrorists in the attack bear Belgian number plates, Belgium TV channel RTL reported.

Nov 15, 2015

Entire humanity must stand against terrorism: Modi at G20 Summit

US President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin, British PM David Cameron are also expected at the meet.

Nov 15, 2015

After Paris attacks, pressure builds for global military response to Islamic State

Washington will look to European and Arab allies to step up their military participation in Iraq and Syria.

Nov 15, 2015

Paris Attacks: Vigil in Trafalgar Square, French people are not afraid

A vigil was held in Trafalgar Square in London. Many French from the city gathered to show their support to Paris and to remind that they are not afraid

Nov 15, 2015

Paris Attacks: A pianist starts playing Imagine by John Lennon in front of Bataclan Concert Hall

A man brought his piano in front of Le Bataclan and started playing Imagine by John Lennon in protestation against the attacks in Paris.

Nov 14, 2015

Paris attacks: Eiffel Tower closed as army called into city

The famous monument has been closed after French President Francois Hollande declared a state of emergency following the deadly terror attacks of 13 November.

Nov 14, 2015

36 percent Odisha schools have no functional toilets, hand wash: Study

The study was carried out in October this year in 160 schools situated in rural areas in 20 districts.

Nov 14, 2015

Amit Shah says leaders over 60 must quit politics; PM Narendra Modi is aged 65

Shah has targeted BJP veterans like LK Advani, but the list of BJP leaders above 60 includes PM Narendra Modi.

Nov 14, 2015

Paris Attacks: Migrants fleeing from Syria react to Paris attack

Syrian refugees in Serbia condemn the attacks on Paris and say the motives of the gunmen does not represent real Islam.

Nov 14, 2015

LPG subsidy to be withdrawn for consumers with over Rs.10 lakh income

30 lakh people gave up LPG subsidy in response to a call from PM Modi, he claimed.

Nov 14, 2015

Paris attacks: Tributes left across Paris as France mourns the 127 dead

Candles, flowers and tributes have been left at the site of terrorist attacks across Paris, with the city mourning the 127 people killed on 13 November.

Nov 14, 2015