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American rower begins epic 6000 mile journey across Pacific

American rower, Sonya Baumstein, began an epic, 6000 mile journey across the Pacific on Sunday (7 June). The 30 year-old set sail from Choshi, Japan and aims to arrive in San Francisco in four to six months.

Jun 8, 2015

IMD Predicts Heavy Rains in Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat

It would be difficult to say if this would affect the progress of monsoon, says IMD.

Jun 8, 2015

PM Modi Calls for Improved Irrigation as Low Rains Could Cut Farm Output

The rains are forecast to be 88 percent this year, affecting more than half of India's farms.

Jun 8, 2015

Rehana, the Kurdish Female Fighter who 'Killed' 100 Isis Fighters, Spotted in Kobane [PHOTO]

The former Aleppo University law student became an instant celebrity after an image of her in military uniform went viral last year.

Jun 8, 2015

Nitish Kumar will be the Chief Ministerial Candidate of Bihar: Lalu Prasad

RJD chief Lalu Prasad said he agreed with the decision as no one in his family was interested in the post.

Jun 8, 2015

After Nestle's Maggi, FSSAI to Inspect Other Noodle Brands

The watchdog said it was not considering action against Maggi brand ambassadors for now.

Jun 8, 2015

Iran: 4 Saudi Children Die from Poisoning in Hotel; 28 Hospitalized

The incident is being linked to exposure to rat poison, an Iranian news agency said.

Jun 8, 2015

IIT-M Reinstates Recognition of Ambedkar Periyar Study Circle

The college authorities had banned the student body for criticising PM Narendra Modi and his government.

Jun 8, 2015

TDP Files Complaint against KCR for Tapping Naidu's Phones; Multiple FIRs Registered in Andhra

The TDP government has filed FIR against Telangana's Anti-Corruption Bureau and some local TV channels.

Jun 8, 2015

Malaysia Earthquake: Tourists Who Stripped, Urinated on Mt Kinabalu Banned from Leaving Country

Malaysia may charge the tourists for disrespecting the local culture.

Jun 8, 2015

Assam Hate Speech Case: SC Bench Recuses Itself from Hearing Subramanian Swamy's Plea

Though the SC bench said nothing will happen till June 22, it refused to pass an interim order on Subramanian Swamy's arrest.

Jun 8, 2015

Ukraine: Patrol boat blows up and sinks off Mariupol

A search and rescue operation was underway on Sunday (7 June) after a border patrol boat with a crew of seven sank off Ukraines port city of Mariupol following an explosion, border guard authorities said.

Jun 8, 2015

#DespiteBeingAWoman: Modi Slammed for Sexist Remark on Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina

Narendra Modi had used the words to praise Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina for her zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism.

Jun 8, 2015

David Cameron: We need to deal with causes of migration, not just consequences

Prime Minister David Cameron said the causes of migration must be dealt with, not just the consequences, after the British warship HMS Bulwark launched a mission to rescue at least 500 migrants on Sunday (7 June).

Jun 8, 2015

Syria: Isis Executes 3 Pigeons on 'Spying' Charges

Isis has also issued a ban on pigeon breeding.

Jun 8, 2015