Politics

Pope Francis prays for the Immaculate Conception

Pope Francis leads a prayer at the statue of Virgin Mary during the annual feast of the Immaculate Conception at Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) in Rome.

Dec 9, 2014

EC briefs about voter turnout in third phase of elections in J and K and Jharkhand

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): The Election Commission of India on Tuesday briefed about voter turnout in third phase of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand saying polls were conducted peacefully in all constituencies. Deputy Election Commissioner for J and K, Vinod Zutshi said that voter turnout in the state for this phase was 58%. Meanwhile, Deputy Election Commissioner for Jharkhand, Umesh Sinha said that voter turnout in Jharkhand was recorded at 61%.

Dec 9, 2014

From metros to taxis, Moscow gets on board with widespread Wifi

The Moscow Metro bears all the hallmarks of Soviet history - but it is also looking to the future with unrivalled Wifi that allows commuters to browse the Internet uninterrupted.

Dec 9, 2014

Japan's opposition leader hits the campaign trail

Democratic Party of Japan leader Banri Kaieda tries to convince voters that an alternative to "Abenomics" exists, a few days ahead of Sunday's general election.

Dec 9, 2014

Filipino storm evacuees find shelter in school

A giant storm sweeps out of the Philippines after killing at least 27 people and devastating remote coastal communities, but there is relief it spared the capital and other areas from disaster.

Dec 9, 2014

Bangladesh's 'mystic minstrels' more popular despite attacks

Bangladesh's "mystic minstrels" have long been dismissed as hippies and even attacked and killed after being branded heretics in the Muslim-majority country. But they are growing in popularity and even attracting the middle class

Dec 9, 2014

Two-headed salamander discovered in Israel

A two-headed salamander tadpole has been discovered by researchers at Haifa University. The researchers say the reason for the deformity is unknown, but the chief theory is pollution of water sources.

Dec 9, 2014

Iraqi Shiite pilgrims walk through restive province to Karbala

Hundreds of thousands of Shiite pilgrims walked to the Iraqi shrine city of Karbala Tuesday, braving the threat of jihadist attack to mark one of the holiest days of their faith.

Dec 9, 2014

DCW questions Uber authorities, demands how services became operative without govt's consent

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women on Tuesday summoned Uber cab services authorities for questioning them. The General Manager Gagan Bhatia said that he is extremely sorry for such an incident. DCW Chairperson Barkha Shukla said that Uber authorities were questioned on various aspects like the basis on which they hire a driver for cab. She said that the authorities answered that the rape accused driver was completely eligible as per the requirements of Uber. She also said that the only demand from government is to look into the matter as how the foreign companies come in India and start doing business without the government's consent.

Dec 9, 2014

Flood victims in PoK dying due to extreme cold conditions, Islamabad shamelessly ineffective

Muzaffarabad, PoK, December 9, 2014: People of Pakistan occupied Kashmir or PoK are facing testing times, they are sadly homeless, and also include those without shelter anymore whose homes were washed by floods few months ago. They are now facing another fury of nature with the harsh winter staring at them starkly and government at the centre not doing anything alleviate their plight.

Dec 9, 2014

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