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Puerto Ricos Struggle By The Numbers

Since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico as a category 4 storm, the U.S. island has strugged severely. Around 1.5 million people are still without drinking water, 97% of the island is without including 58 out of 69 hospitals, and the damages from the storm are estimated to total from $40-85 billion.

Sep 29, 2017

The casket of Otto Warmbier is carried to the hearse followed by his family and friends after a funeral service

North Korea accuses 'old lunatic Trump' of exploiting Otto Warmbier's death; mystery deepens after coroner's report

US President Donald Trump and Warmbier's parents had said that the American student had been tortured in Pyongyang's custody, but the coroner's report said that there were no visible signs of torture.

Sep 29, 2017

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ISIS releases message from Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi asking militants to 'have patience'

In the recording, the ISIS leader vowed to continue fighting and praised his jihadis for their valour on the battlefield, despite them losing their control over the northern Iraqi city of Mosul in July.

Sep 29, 2017

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Indonesia: Bali and Vanuatu islands gear up for volcanic eruption; priest believes Mt Agung 'angry' with tourists

The highest level of alert has been sounded in these Bali and Vanuatu islands, with experts saying that the volcanoes may erupt anytime. In preparation, thousands of people have been evacuated.

Sep 29, 2017

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Catalan students rally in favor of independence referendum

Hundreds of Catalan students are on strike in the Catalan city of Barcelona to support the independence referendum in Catalonia, which would make it an independent state.

Sep 28, 2017

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Doklam standoff in the past? China wants peace in region, even if it comes with India-US ties

Doklam standoff seems to be fast becoming a memory, as China says it wants peace in South Asia, even if it is through US-India defence ties. Read to know more.

Sep 28, 2017

Robbers give wake-up call on passenger safety; Railways to install CCTV cameras on premium trains

Premium trains are being considered because it is easier to manage monitoring and surveillance in such trains as their travel time is less.

Sep 28, 2017

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Infrared footage shows Vanuatu volcano erupting

Infrared footage released by the Royal New Zealand Air Force shows the Monaro volcano on Vanuatus Ambae island erupting on September 26. A recent increase in activity had stoked fears that a bigger eruption was on the way, prompting thousands of people to flee their homes.

Sep 28, 2017

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Largest ever diamond to go to auction previewed in Hong Kong

A 163.4 carat flawless white diamond, expected to bring in a excess of $30 million, was previewed by Christies in Hong Kong on Sept. 28.

Sep 28, 2017

Outrage in France after court rules 11-year-old girl 'consented' to sex with 28-year-old 'as she didn't protest'

The prosecutor said the man cannot be charged with rape as there was no "violence, constraint, threat or surprise."

Sep 28, 2017

Tehelka ex-editor Tarun Tejpal charged with rape: 10 things to know about the case

The former editor said at the court that the allegations were "absolutely false" and was motivated by "political vendetta" and has even appealed to the Bombay High Court to drop the case.

Sep 28, 2017

Jared Kushner voted as a woman in 2016 presidential polls

US President Donald Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner voted in the 2016 US presidential election as a woman. Read to know more.

Sep 28, 2017

IAF trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana

A Kiran trainer aircraft crashed in Telangana on Thursday morning. Read to know more.

Sep 28, 2017

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Mass brawl breaks out in Ugandan parliament

Lawmakers could be seen exchanging punches and kicks in the Kampala parliament on 27 September, over a fiercely a disputed move to change the constitution and allow long serving President Yoweri Museveni to stay in power. 73-year-old Museveni will soon pass the age cap in the Ugandan constitution, but MPs are now hoping to remove that and allow him to seek re-election in the 2021 vote. This is the second day in a row that MPs have fought in parliament over the issue.

Sep 28, 2017

Bengaluru man arrested for raping, harassing boyfriend

The survivor explained that the accused had hurt him physically, mentally and financially and married him at his house but asked him not to reveal it publicly.

Sep 28, 2017

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