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Helicopter Crash: French Olympic Sports Stars Killed while Shooting Reality TV Show in Argentina

The French sportsmen were reportedly part of a reality TV show and were filming when the accident occurred.

Mar 10, 2015

Treasure from era of Alexander the Great found in Israel

Cave explorers in Israel have uncovered a small trove of coins and jewellery from the time of Alexander the Great that archaeologists believe was hidden by refugees during an ancient war.

Mar 9, 2015

Cyclist crashes his way to Internet hit via crazy Brussels cycle lanes

A pair of intrepid cyclists in Brussels have braved more than a few bruises to create a video that has become an Internet hit to highlight the plight of those who choose to travel round the Belgian capital on two wheels.

Mar 9, 2015

IATA: Better airline tracking technology still years away

Last year was the safest in the history of commercial aviation, despite two high-profile crashes involving Malaysia Airlines aircraft in which hundreds of people were killed, a leading industry body said on 9 March in Hong Kong.

Mar 9, 2015

Secret swinging 1940s bar Cahoots opens underground in London

A new, secret late night bar which could have some people thinking theyve walked back in time and stepped into the 1940s has opened up underground in London.

Mar 9, 2015

German Professor Apologises for Denying Internship to Indian Student, Citing 'Rape Problem'

Professor Annette Beck-Sickinger is the head of biochemistry department at University of Leipzig.

Mar 9, 2015

SpiceJet Aircraft Skids at Hubballi Airport, Passengers Escape Unhurt

A deflated tyre led the aircraft to skid off the runway for about 50 metres from the tarmac before coming to a halt

Mar 9, 2015

German Professor Denies Internship to Indian Male Student, Cites India's 'Rape Problem'

Professor Sickinger of Leipzig University, however, claimed that the Indian male student was denied admission as her lab was full.

Mar 9, 2015

UN Accuses Australia of Torture in Immigration; PM Abbott Says 'Sick of Being Lectured'

Australian PM Tony Abbott has hit back at a UN report, which alleged the country of systematic torture while dealing with asylum seekers

Mar 9, 2015

Who is Masrat Alam? The Kashmiri Separatist whose Release Triggered Debate in Parliament

Masrat Alam has dedicated his life to the fight for independence of India-occupied Kashmir.

Mar 9, 2015

Anna Hazare Meets Close Aides to Discuss 'Padyatra' against Land Bill

The meetings with his associates were held at Yatra Nivas in Sevagram where Mahatma Gandhi's ashram is situated.

Mar 9, 2015

Chihuahua inside Checked-in Luggage Sets off Alarm Bells at New York Airport

The owner of the tiny dog was on the way to Los Angeles and had checked in her black suitcase without knowing that her pet was inside.

Mar 9, 2015

Japan: 5 Killed as 'Social Misfit' Goes on Stabbing Spree

Police in Japan have arrested a man described as 'social misfit' after he allegedly went on a stabbing spree.

Mar 9, 2015

Masrat Alam Release: PM Modi 'Lends Voice to Outrage', Says Centre Does Not Support PDP's Decision

Rajnath Singh said the Home Ministry has asked J&K government to submit a report on Masrat Alam's release.

Mar 9, 2015

NDTV Goes Blank to Protest Ban on Airing 'India's Daughter'

The news ticker of the channel ran quotes and opinions of various people, and institutions who condemned the ban.

Mar 9, 2015