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Nepal Earthquake: How Social Media was Used in Tracing Missing People

Many took to Twitter and Facebook to trace and rescue the victims of the natural disaster.

Apr 28, 2015

Nepal earthquake: Rescuers pull out woman alive from debris 50 hours after quake

Rescue workers of Indias National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) pulled a Nepalese woman alive from debris on 27 April, 50 hours after a powerful earthquake struck Nepal. The woman was then rushed to a nearby hospital in Kathmandu.

Apr 28, 2015

South Africa Train Collision Kills 1, Injures 90 in Johannesburg

Several people are reportedly injured.

Apr 28, 2015

Pakistan Earthquake: 5.5 Magnitude Quake Hits Northwest Region Close to Tajikistan

The epicenter was close to the border with Tajikistan.

Apr 28, 2015

Bali Nine Execution May be Delayed as Indonesian Court Agrees to Consider Legal Challenge

Indonesia is expected to execute the Bali Nine convicts, drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, on Tuesday midnight.

Apr 28, 2015

Radhika Apte's Nude Scene Video Scandal: Cyber Crime Cell Pulls Down Clip from Several Sites

After a scene from a short film showing actress Radhika Apte exposing went viral, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap filed a FIR against unknown persons with the cyber cell department of the Mumbai police.

Apr 28, 2015

Nine Await Execution in Indonesia, as Foreign Hopes for Reprieve Fade

A dozen ambulances, some carrying white satin-covered coffins, arrived at the Nusakambangan prison island in central Java, on Tuesday night.

Apr 28, 2015

LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed May Attack Delhi Using Drones; IB Alerts Delhi Police: Reports

Delhi police has directed district officials to not allow operation of drones in Delhi without permission.

Apr 28, 2015

Manny Pacquiao Says Indonesia's Pardon to Filipina Drug Convict will be 'Morale Booster' for Match with Floyd Mayweather

Filipina Mary Jane Veloso is likely to be executed by a firing squad by Indonesia.

Apr 28, 2015

Nepal Earthquake: Over 9 Lakh Children Need Immediate Aid; How to Donate Money, Food, Clothing to Survivors

Several organisations have started online initiatives to raise funds for Nepal earthquake victims.

Apr 28, 2015

Illegal Arms Case: Court Admits Salman Khan's Revision Petition

A court in Rajasthan's Jodhpur on Monday called for the record of the subordinate court regarding the case relating to illegal possession and use of arms by Salman Khan on the Bollywood actor's revision plea.

Apr 28, 2015

Baltimore Riots Started by 'High School Students' after Freddie Gray Funeral

National Guard troops called as a 'last resort'.

Apr 28, 2015

Day 4 of Nepal Quake: Over 60 Aftershocks, Rain, Cold, Shortages Make Life Tough for Survivors Staying in Tents

Nations from across the world have extended their helping hands to Nepal and offered, financial assistance, relief supplies and medical teams.

Apr 28, 2015

Dame Vivienne Westwood: Fracking a crime against humanity

British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, known for her anti-fracking campaigning, took to the streets of London on Monday cradling a fracked baby of the future in her latest show of opposition to hydraulic fracturing.

Apr 27, 2015

Nepal earthquake: Drone footage shows bird’s eye view of Kathmandu devastation

Drone footage showed the devastation that the 7.8 magnitude earthquake has had on Nepal.

Apr 27, 2015