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Holy Week 2015: Where to Watch Pope Francis Live on Good Friday, Easter Sunday Mass [VIDEOS]

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, will mark the important days in the Vatican City.

Apr 2, 2015

Yemen foreign minister: Former President Saleh main problem, not Houthis

Yemen’s main problem is not the Houthi fighters who have taken control of much of the country but their ally, former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, whose forces are better trained and armed, the countrys foreign minister said on 1 April.

Apr 2, 2015

Kenya: Who are Al-Shabaab Militants, the Garissa University Attackers?

The terrorist group once shared close ties with al-Qaeda.

Apr 2, 2015

Ashok Khemka has Support in Form of Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij

The IAS officer was earlier transferred for the 45th time in his career.

Apr 2, 2015

Shocking video shows Afghan suicide attack that killed 17

A suicide bomber blew himself up in the middle of a demonstration against corruption in Afghanistans eastern province of Khost on 2 April, killing 17 people and injuring at least 50 more, government officials said.

Apr 2, 2015

Telangana: 'Burglars' Open Fire on Policemen; Kill 2

Police suspect that the culprits hail from Odisha.

Apr 2, 2015

Thailand: Martial Law Lifted, But Military Still Retains Broad Powers

A security clause in the country's interim constitution will mean the military will retain broad powers.

Apr 2, 2015

Political Times: Pledges galore, a Cleggxit and Joey Essex in Westminster

IBTimes UK senior political reporter Ian Silvera rounds up the week in Westminster.

Apr 2, 2015

Rights group applauds Arkansas governors rejection of religion bill

A group of human rights activists rallied outside the state capitol building in Little Rock, Arkansas on 1 April, against a bill they say allows people to use religion as a basis for discrimination.

Apr 2, 2015

Twitterati Criticise Nandita Das over 'All Men are Rapists' Remark; Actress Says She was 'Falsely Quoted'

The hashtag NanditaDasQuotes is being used to mock at AAP, Rahul Gandhi and many others on Twitter.

Apr 2, 2015

Willing to Pay for Giriraj Singh's 'Mental' Treatment: Raj Babbar

The actor-turned-politician also says that BJP should introspect whether it wants such leaders.

Apr 2, 2015

Good Friday 2015: Important Quotes, Sayings, Prayers and Wishes to Commemorate Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Good Friday is one of the most solemn days in the Christian calendar, marked to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus.

Apr 2, 2015

Good Friday: Philippines Bans Tourists from Participating in 'Realistic' Crucifixion, Says it's not 'Circus'

As part of the local observance of Holy Week, devotees or penitents called magdarame volunteer to be crucified in imitation of Jesus Christ's suffering and death.

Apr 2, 2015

Amaravati to be Andhra Pradesh's New Capital: CM Naidu

State government needs ₹ 20,000 crore for the development of the new state.

Apr 2, 2015

Shocker in Haryana: Punishment for Rapist is Mere 5 Strikes of the Shoe

The panchayat in Bhagwanpur village of Haryana's Yamuna Nagar district decides that five strikes of the shoe is appropriate punishment for rapist Kala.

Apr 2, 2015