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ISIS executes dozens of civilians, seals off mosque preparing for final showdown in Mosul

Around 47 people, mainly women, children and elders, were caught by ISIS trying to flee al-Shefa district towards security-controlled areas and were later executed.

Jun 1, 2017

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Donald Trump's 'covfefe' and failed attempts of people trying to pronounce it

US President Donald Trump surprised millions of people on Twitter by using a strange word 'covfefe' in his tweet.

Jun 1, 2017

Dear BJP, empower India, stop this Hindu nation narrative: Actor Siddharth tweets

Actor Siddharth has come out against the Hindu nation narrative of BJP-led Union government.

Jun 1, 2017

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General election 2017: Best lines from the BBC debate

Leaders and senior memebrs of the UKs politcal parties went head to head on 31 May, as they clashed over policies for the 2017 General election.

Jun 1, 2017

PM Narendra Modi in Russia: It's foolish to romanticise New Delhi-Moscow relations today; times have changed

Though Russia has historically been an all-weather friend for India, the two countries' strategic interests no more find themselves in alignment, thanks to the changing realities of international relations.

Jun 1, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 5 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian Army retaliatory firing along LoC in Battal sector

At least five soldiers of Pakistan Army were killed and six others were injured in retaliatory firing by Indian Army along the Line of Control on Thursday, June 1. Read to know more.

Jun 1, 2017

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Video shows how devastating armyworm is for farmers in Kenya

The African armyworm also called okalombo, kommandowurm, or nutgrass armyworm, is an African moth. It is an extremely damaging pest and is capable of destroying entire crops in a matter of weeks

Jun 1, 2017

Watch: As talks fail with CM over loan waiver, vexed Maharashtra farmers spill milk from tankers, start an indefinite strike

Farmers stage strike by emptying milk tankers in Shirdi in an attempt to grab the attention of state government to look into their issues. Watch the video of the protest here.

Jun 1, 2017

Modi-Putin meet in Russia: Talks on Kudankulam nuclear plant top on agenda

Although Modi and Putin will talk on bilateral trade and technological cooperation between Russia and India, the Kudankulam nuclear plant will remain in focus.

Jun 1, 2017

Duterte takes full responsibility for consequences of martial law in Philippines

Philippines Air Force drops bomb on its own soldiers in 'friendly fire', kills at least 11

President Duterte had ordered martial rule in the region for 60 days in an attempt to crush Muslim extremists who have aligned themselves with the Islamic State.

Jun 1, 2017

Donald Trump finally meets his hand shake match In Emmanuel Macron

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How Covfefe sent the internet into meltdown

Nothing brings the various tribes of the internet together like creating a meme. Around midnight on May 31, the account of US President Donald Trump tweeted Despite the constant negative press covfefe and the Twittersphere lit up. In less than 10 minutes a newly created @covfefe Twitter account responded to him, it received 6200 retweets, the domain name covfefe.com was purchased and it spawned its own hashtags with tens of thousands of mentions.

Jun 1, 2017

'Peacocks don't have sex': Had Satyajit Ray been alive today, a satire would surely be on the cards

Master filmmaker Ray was known to hit prevalent social convictions hard but in a soft way. In Sonar Kella, he had made his sleuth correct Jatayu's ignorance on camel. Would he have done the same to correct Justice Sharma's bizarre peacock story?

Jun 1, 2017

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#ThisFlag leader Evan Mawarire on Zimbabwes future

Zimbabwean pastor and activist, Evan Mawarire created the #ThisFlag movement in April 2016 with a simple video that spread across social media and created a movement that inspired thousands of Zimbabweans. At the 2017 Oslo Freedom Forum, he told his story and shared his views with Newsweek on the future of his home nation, Zimbabwe.

Jun 1, 2017

Andhra Pradesh: Indian Navy sailor found dead aboard INS Rana in Visakhapatnam

A sailor with the Indian Navy was found dead on Thursday, June 1, under mysterious circumstances aboard the naval vessel INS Rana in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Read to know more.

Jun 1, 2017

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Armed police storm Malaysia Airlines plane after bomb threat

Armed police stormed a Malaysia Airlines plane at Melbournes Tullamarine Airport after a man tried to enter the cockpit and made a bomb threat on 31 May. Officers boarded the plane and arrested the man who had been restrained by passengers and crew on Malaysia Airlines flight MH128.

Jun 1, 2017

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