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Wikimedia files lawsuit challenging NSA mass surveillance

The US National Security Agency was sued on 10 March by Wikimedia and other groups challenging one of its mass surveillance programs that they said violates Americans privacy and makes individuals worldwide less likely to share sensitive information.

Mar 11, 2015

South Africa: SABC TV reporter and crew mugged during live broadcast in Johannesburg

Contributing editor Vuyo Mvoko and crew robbed by four men, one of whom was armed.

Mar 11, 2015

Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan and the lead opposition candidate, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (Right) will be the two main contenders of the 2015 general elections.

10 Things You Need to Know About Nigerian General Election 2015

The 2015 General Elections in Nigeria is expected to be a close battle between incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan and former military dictator Buhari.

Mar 11, 2015

Marvin Gayes heirs feel ‘free’ after $7.4m win for Blurred Lines plagiarism

Heirs of the late soul singer Marvin Gaye are overjoyed with the $7.4m (£4.91m) verdict announced on 10 March against recording stars Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams.

Mar 11, 2015

AAP Crisis Deepens: Alleging Horse-Trading by Arvind Kejriwal, Anjali Damania Quits Party

Damania also said that she had earlier supported Kejriwal because of his principles.

Mar 11, 2015

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's congress speech on Tuesday morning can be watched live online streaming.

Israel Elections: College Youths Favour Zionist Union over Netanyahu's Likud Party, Mock Vote Shows

60% of the students cited socio-economic issues as top priority while only 28% cited security concerns and 5% cited religious and state issues.

Mar 11, 2015

Bangladesh Police Stood as Mute Spectators when Islamist Radicals Attacked Avijit, Claims American Writer's Widow

Dhaka deputy police commissioner said probe into Rafida Bonya Ahmed's claims has been ordered.

Mar 11, 2015

Pope Francis on Isis Assassination Plot: 'Please Make Sure It Doesn't Hurt Too Much'

Pope Francis has responded to the long-running story about apparent death threats and assassination plots by the Isis.

Mar 11, 2015

Richard Branson joins clemency calls for Indonesia death row inmates

Mar 11, 2015

Moscow to Rent out 'Husbands' to Help Women in Household Tasks

Women can hire 'husbands' on an hourly basis to fix taps and change wires.

Mar 11, 2015

BBC Documentary 'India's Daughter' Fake, Claims Nirbhaya's Friend Who Witnessed 16 Dec Assault

The sole witness of Nirbhaya gangrape case said he never knew about the tutor Satendra featured in the documentary.

Mar 11, 2015

No Mean Feat: Cycling 40 Miles Every Day to Teach Slum Children

Aditya Kumar teaches his pupils, most of whom are under the age of 10, functional English and mathematics.

Mar 11, 2015

Florida Helicopter Crash: 7 Marines, 4 Soldiers Missing

Seven marines and four soldiers are reportedly missing after a helicopter in which they were undergoing a training exercise crashed at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida Panhandle.

Mar 11, 2015

Nirbhaya Rape Case: Rapist Ram Singh's Ghost Haunts his House, Claim Locals

Ram Singh's house has also been abandoned by his parents.

Mar 11, 2015

#RIPRichardDawkins Meme Goes Viral Despite Writer being Alive

The creators of the viral trend claimed that they did it out of complete boredom.

Mar 11, 2015

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Wikimedia files lawsuit challenging NSA mass surveillance

South Africa: SABC TV reporter and crew mugged during live broadcast in Johannesburg

10 Things You Need to Know About Nigerian General Election 2015

Marvin Gayes heirs feel ‘free’ after $7.4m win for Blurred Lines plagiarism

AAP Crisis Deepens: Alleging Horse-Trading by Arvind Kejriwal, Anjali Damania Quits Party

Israel Elections: College Youths Favour Zionist Union over Netanyahu's Likud Party, Mock Vote Shows

Bangladesh Police Stood as Mute Spectators when Islamist Radicals Attacked Avijit, Claims American Writer's Widow

Pope Francis on Isis Assassination Plot: 'Please Make Sure It Doesn't Hurt Too Much'

Richard Branson joins clemency calls for Indonesia death row inmates

Moscow to Rent out 'Husbands' to Help Women in Household Tasks

BBC Documentary 'India's Daughter' Fake, Claims Nirbhaya's Friend Who Witnessed 16 Dec Assault

No Mean Feat: Cycling 40 Miles Every Day to Teach Slum Children

Florida Helicopter Crash: 7 Marines, 4 Soldiers Missing

Nirbhaya Rape Case: Rapist Ram Singh's Ghost Haunts his House, Claim Locals

#RIPRichardDawkins Meme Goes Viral Despite Writer being Alive

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]