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Isis Executes Iraqi TV Journalist for Helping Other Scribes Escape from Islamic State

Ala Mazn Abdullah was sentenced to death for not revealing information about the journalists who escaped.

Mar 24, 2015

Section 66A of IT Act is Unconstitutional, Says Supreme Court; Twitterati Celebrate

While delivering the verdict, the apex court observed that the law is vague and affects people's right to knowledge.

Mar 24, 2015

Afghanistan: 13 Civilians Killed in Militant Attack on Passenger Vehicles

The militants opened fire on the vehicles plying on Kabul-Ghazni highway.

Mar 24, 2015

Rajinikanth Mourns Death of Lee Kuan Yew

Superstar Rajinikanth has expressed grief at the death of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father and former Prime Minister of Singapore, and took to Twitter to express his condolence.

Mar 24, 2015

Israel Spied on US-Iran Nuclear Talks, Lobbied Congress to Call off Programme: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government engaged in eavesdropping, using informants and acquiring details about closed-door US briefings.

Mar 24, 2015

VK Singh Attends Pakistan Day Celebrations, Paints a Sorry Picture

After the function which took place in the Pakistan high commission in New Delhi, Singh tweeted the hashtag "DISGUST".

Mar 24, 2015

Will Avoid Border Conflict With India: China

China's foreign ministry says that both countries will build on the results of previous negotiations.

Mar 24, 2015

Britain to investigate Sharia courts and preachers amid crackdown on extremism

Britain will introduce measures to counter Islamist extremism, including an investigation into Sharia courts and a crackdown on incendiary preachers.

Mar 23, 2015

Israeli illusionist dazzles crowd by floating in the air

Hanging solely by his hand attached to a wall at a Tel Aviv shopping centre, Illusionist and endurance artist Hezi Dean appeared to be floating in the air, shocking hundreds of pedestrians on 22 March.

Mar 23, 2015

White tiger cubs enchant visitors at a Hungarian zoo

A lucky few guests were able to catch a rare glimpse of two white Bengal tiger cubs on 20 March.

Mar 23, 2015

Lee Kuan Yew Funeral: Where to Watch Live, Date, Timings and Cremation Details

The 91-year old founding father of Singapore will be cremated following a State Funeral on 29 March.

Mar 23, 2015

Obama: It is now hard to find a path on Israeli-Palestinian peace

In a fresh rebuke to Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Barack Obama said the Israeli leaders pre-election disavowal of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict makes it hard to find a path toward serious negotiations to resolve the issue.

Mar 23, 2015

Bob Hewitt Rape Conviction: South African Judge Finds Former Tennis Champion Guilty of Sexual Assault

A South African judge found the former Grand Slam doubles tennis champion Bob Hewitt guilty on two counts of rape and one of indecent assault.

Mar 23, 2015

Who is Rishi Sunak? Narayana Murthy's Son-in-Law Looks to Win Conservative Seat in UK Elections

Sunak is said to be leading among ethnic minority MPs in the Conservative party.

Mar 23, 2015

Pakistan's National Day: PM Modi Greets Nawaz Sharif, Says 'Terror-Free' Atmosphere Key to Talks

PM Narendra Modi's message to Pakistan comes after attack on Samba and Kathua districts of J&K a couple of days ago.

Mar 23, 2015