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Ethiopian Plane Hijacker May Finally Get Asylum in Switzerland but Only after 30-Year Prison Term

The co-pilot of flight ET702 hijacked the plane that was bound to Rome from Addis Ababa and instead brought it to Geneva. He claimed that he feared for his life in Ethiopia and hence wanted to seek asylum in Switzerland.

May 12, 2014

Two Faced Baby Born in Australia

An Australian mother has given birth to a rare pair of conjoined twins who share the same body, but have separate brains.

May 12, 2014

New Video Shows Kidnapped Nigerian Girls Praying after Converting to Islam

A new video released by Islamist militants Boko Haram claims to show kidnapped Nigerian school girls, to have converted to Islam.

May 12, 2014

North Korea Brands South President a 'Prostitute' and Obama Her 'Pimp'

In a shocking statement, North Korea has branded South President Park Geun-hye a 'prostitute' and US President Barack Obama her 'pimp'.

May 12, 2014

Kerala DHSE Class 12 Results Declared; Where to Check Online

The results for the Kerala board class 12 exams have been declared.

May 12, 2014

Habit of Arguing, Fighting Increases Risk of Early Death: Study

Engaging in constant arguments with your near and dear ones may shorten your life expectancy.

May 12, 2014

Germany Planning to Hear Snowden's Testimony over US-NSA Snoopgate in Switzerland

The German Parliament wants Snowden to provide his testimony over the revelation involving NSA amassing data from Germans, including spying on Chancellor Merkel.

May 12, 2014

Conchita Wurst's Eurovision Win: It is the End of Europe, Says Russia

Russian politicians have slammed Conchita Wurst's Eurovision win and labelled it as "the end of Europe".

May 12, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: Congress Candidate Ajay Rai Invites EC's Action by Displaying Party's Symbol at Booth

Ajay Rai, the Congress candidate in Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency, faced action by the Election Commission for flashing his party's symbol and talking to media persons at a polling booth on 12 May - the last voting day.

May 12, 2014

Over 100 US Elite Blackwater Mercenaries Deployed in Ukraine

Blackwater, the highly trained private US Army, is known to have played a key role during the Iraq war.

May 12, 2014

International Nurses Day 2014: Facts about Nursing Profession You Did Not Know

International Nurses Day 2014: Here is the history, origin and 10 fun facts about nurses you probably did not know.

May 12, 2014

Iran Leader Slams West's 'Stupid' Missile Stance Before Talks

Iran's Supreme Leader described as "stupid and idiotic" Western expectations for his country to curb its missile development, striking a defiant tone ahead of a fresh round of nuclear talks.

May 12, 2014

North Korea Denies Drone Flights, Calls South Korean President 'Prostitute'

North Korea accused the U.S. and South Korean authorities of fabricating the results of a probe that concluded Pyongyang sent small surveillance drones, or unmanned aircraft, to spy on key South Korean installations in March.

May 12, 2014

Rebels Declare Victory in East Ukraine Vote on Self-Rule

Pro-Moscow rebels declared a resounding victory in a referendum on self-rule for eastern Ukraine.

May 12, 2014

Narendra Modi Seeks Personal Triumph in Final Round of Election

India's general election reaches a climax on Monday as Narendra Modi seeks a personal mandate in Varanasi, to govern by his modernised brand of Hindu nationalism.

May 12, 2014