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Masrat Alam Arrested for Displaying Pakistani Flag at Rally; Says Arrest is Nothing New

Both Alam and Syed Ali Geelani were kept under house arrest on Thursday.

Apr 17, 2015

The Marginals: Ukip and Nigel Farage are dividing South Thanet in a bitter election campaign

In the first in a series of films from marginal constituencies in the 2015 general election, IBTimes UK goes to South Thanet to see the bitter campaign first hand.

Apr 16, 2015

Former Nepal PM Surya Bahadur Thapa Dies at 87

The 87-year-old Thapa lost his battle to cancer at Medanta - The Medicity hospital in Gurgaon, near Delhi, late Wednesday night, a doctor said on Thursday.

Apr 16, 2015

Modi's Life Story Reflects India's Potential, Writes Obama in TIME

Reflecting on Modi's visit to Washington last September, Obama writes, referring to him as "Narendra".

Apr 16, 2015

Yemen: Saudi Arabia says it will make sure Houthis fail

Saudi Arabias ambassador to the United States defended military action in Yemen, saying the country had no choice but to defend its neighbour against what it sees as aggression from allies of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Apr 16, 2015

Rahul Gandhi's Bangkok-Delhi Flight Tickets Go Viral [PHOTOS]

Business class flight tickets of Thai Airways, claiming to be Rahul Gandhi's has gone viral on social media.

Apr 16, 2015

Ukrainian Journalist Oles Buzina Known for Pro-Russia Views Shot Dead

Buzina, the 46-year-old pro-Russian writer and TV host, was known for his criticism of Poroshenko's government.

Apr 16, 2015

Indian Father Plans to Sell Kidney for 3 Obese Kids' Treatment [PHOTOS]

The daily diet of Yogita and Anisha includes 18 chapatis, two bowls of broth, 3lbs of rice, six packets of chips, five packs of biscuits, 12 bananas, and a litre of milk.

Apr 16, 2015

Raja Rajeswari is First Indian-Origin Woman to Become New York Judge

Hailing from Chennai, Raja Rajeswari is also an accomplished dancer who performs regularly at cultural events.

Apr 16, 2015

Yemen: Iran State Media Claims Saudi Prince Killed in Houthi Mortar Attack

Iran's Fars News Agency has identified the slain general as Major General Fahd bin Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Apr 16, 2015

US: Jumping giant fish attack university rowers in Missouri lake

A group of university rowers were attacked by giant flying fish in a lake in Missouris St. Louis on 10 April, a video making the waves of social media showed.

Apr 16, 2015

Hot air balloon almost crashes in Bristol harbour

Shocked onlookers thought they were about to witness a hot air balloon crash into the Bristol harbourside when the balloons basket dipped into the water.

Apr 16, 2015

Kensington home painted to mimic a beach house in council protest

Take a walk down South End in the affluent area of Kensington in London and one house will catch your eye.

Apr 16, 2015

Saudi Arabia: Expat Professor Fired for Insulting Islam

An expat professor was fired from his job after he insulted Islam and some religious rituals in front of his students.

Apr 16, 2015

Agra: Unidentified Men Vandalise Church, Wrap Dog Chain around Statue of Mother Mary

The police believe this is handwork of someone with sick mentality.

Apr 16, 2015