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Meeting with Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag Successful: Modi

India signs five pacts with Mauritius and offers $500 million concessional line of credit for key infrastructure projects.

Mar 12, 2015

Dog walking on two hind legs amazes people in China

A fully-clothed dog walking on its two hind legs has been causing heads to turn recently in southwest Chinas Sichuan Province.

Mar 11, 2015

Mass grave discovered beneath Paris supermarket

Beneath the feet of shoppers perusing the shelves of beauty products in a central Paris supermarket on 10 March, archaeologists were carefully dusting down hundreds of skeletons uncovered in a medieval mass grave.

Mar 11, 2015

Frank Sinatras life and career celebrated in a new exhibition

In honour of Frank Sinatras 100 year legacy, the Grammy Museum at LA LIVE, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and the Sinatra Family, has created an exhibition titled Sinatra: An American Icon.

Mar 11, 2015

United States Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights go on display in the UK for first time

US Declaration of Independence goes on display alongside Magna Carta at new British Library exhibition

Mar 11, 2015

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

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Meeting with Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag Successful: Modi

Dog walking on two hind legs amazes people in China

Mass grave discovered beneath Paris supermarket

Frank Sinatras life and career celebrated in a new exhibition

United States Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights go on display in the UK for first time

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

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]