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Pregnant Miami Singer Whips Son with Rope, Kills One-Month-Old Pet Dog

A pregnant Miami singer has been arrested for repeatedly hit her eight-year-old son with a hangar and a rope, and for killing the family's bulldog puppy in front of her children because she didn't want to clean up after him.

Jan 3, 2015

First two bodies being brought to Surabaya military base.

AirAsia QZ8501: Two Big Parts of Plane Detected, Five Bodies Found Strapped to Seats

30 bodies have been recovered so far.

Jan 3, 2015

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's beautiful sister, Yeo-jong has reportedly married a senior official within the regime.

More US Sanctions on North Korea Over Sony Hack, But Will it Affect Kim Jong-un?

Obama had earlier promised a 'proportional response' against North Korea.

Jan 3, 2015

Heavy Shelling at Indo-Pak Border Leaves 1 Dead, 8 Injured

The latest ceasefire violation was the fourth by the Pakistani Rangers in as many days and the eighth in the last nine days.

Jan 3, 2015

Manipur's potential in horticulture showcased during orange festival

Manipur, Jan 3 (ANI): The annual Orange festival in Tamenglong district is to boost the morale of orange growers in the region as they bring the best of their products to win an award. This year, more than 300 orange cultivators participated with a variety of orange crops. Inaugurated by Chief Minister Ibobi Singh, the mega event helps to motivate other farmers in the region to grow oranges. The annual occasion also helps to promote tourism in the state. Folk dance troupes from different parts of the state performed enthralled the visitors. Many artists performed Pung Chalom and Thang-ta. Handicrafts stalls were also put up to promote local artisans. As part of the event, 22 girls walked the ramp for Orange Queen Beauty Pageant title. After a tough competition Kapagonglui of Tamenglong bagged the crown.

Jan 3, 2015

Three AirAsia crash victims identified

Three victims of Sunday's AirAsia crash were indentified Friday, as a crisis centre for identifying the victims was set up at a police hospital in Surabaya with facilities to store 150 bodies.

Jan 3, 2015

Mourning and fury over China stampede deaths

The bitter pain of bereavement turns to tears of anger for relatives of the 36 killed in a New Year's Eve crush in Shanghai, as they accuse authorities of failing to control the crowds.

Jan 2, 2015

Hamas calls for UN to speed up Gaza reconstruction

Khalil al-Hayya, a senior Hamas leader warned the United Nations on Friday of the consequences of the delay in the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and accused it of slowing down the lift of the siege on the Gaza Strip.

Jan 2, 2015

Bodies of AirAsia victims returned to families

More bodies of victims in the AirAsia crash are identified and returned to their families as the recovery operation continues.

Jan 2, 2015

Blaze ferry towed back to Italy

The burnt-out wreck of the Norman Atlantic ferry is on its way back to Italy, for an inspection aimed at establishing the full scale of the disaster.

Jan 2, 2015

Egyptian homosexuals fear crackdown under al-Sisi

Since the night police stormed into a Cairo bathhouse and dragged out a group of near-naked men, Hassan Sherif fears a widening police crackdown on homosexuals in Egypt.

Jan 2, 2015

Complaint filed against Aamir Khan s PK in Jaipur

Jaipur/ Varanasi, Jan 2 (ANI): Trouble continued for Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's comedy-drama film 'PK' as a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against the movie in Jaipur on Friday for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. Various Hindu organizations have been protesting in different parts of the country for many days against the comedy-drama movie, alleging the movie made fun of Hindu gods and godmen, a charge denied by film director and actors. The protesters tore down posters of the movie and shouted slogans. In some places, effigies of Khan were also burnt. Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police, Mewa Ram, said the investigation in underway.

Jan 2, 2015

Indian army ready to deal with challenges of infiltration

Anantnag, Jan 02 (ANI): Indian army said on Friday that it is ready to deal with the challenges of infiltration.General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Kashmir-based 15 Corps of the Indian army, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha, said irrespective of the number of infiltrators across the border, the army is prepared to fail any infiltration attempts from Pakistan's side. Saha also said that all necessary steps have been taken to be prepared for any disaster in the coming days when it is expected to snow heavily in Kashmir.

Jan 2, 2015

Delhi Police to stress on providing self defence to women

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner, BS Bassi, on Friday stressed on women safety and imparting self defence training to them, while addressing an annual news conference in the national capital. Bassi said efforts will be taken to train maximum number of women for self defence. He also invited suggestions from public on how to fight violence against women.

Jan 2, 2015

Saradha scam: Madan Mitra's judicial custody extended

Kolkata, Jan 02 (ANI): A city court on Friday extended the judicial custody of West Bengal Transport Minister and TMC leader Madan Mitra, arrested in the Saradha scam, till Jan 16 while rejecting his bail plea.

Jan 2, 2015