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From professor to an internet sensation: How a viral BBC video changed Robert Kelly's life

The family's follow-up video with the BBC has begun doing the rounds again, as Kelly explains how frantic he was after the video 'disturbance'

Mar 16, 2017

How Turkey helped Netherlands PM Mark Rutte win big in Dutch elections

Europe was closely watching the Dutch elections, which was seen as a bellwether for the continent's political future.

Mar 16, 2017

South Korea: Controversy continues to dog impeached President Park Geu-hye

The Busan Korea Alliance for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals (Busan Kapca) said Park may have violated animal protection laws by abandoning her nine dogs.

Mar 15, 2017

Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince calls Donald Trump 'true friend of Muslims' after meeting

Prince Mohammed met Trump to seek foreign investment as part of his nation's economic reform plan, and to discuss efforts to stop the Syrian civil war.

Mar 15, 2017

Scottish independence referendum: UK PM Theresa May channels her inner Edward I, leaves Scotland looking for a Braveheart

On Monday, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had announced in a speech at the Bute House that she would initiate a second referendum plan next week.

Mar 14, 2017

Bad news for Pakistan: Donald Trump gives CIA authority to carry out drone strikes

Trump's actions also mark a significant change from the policies of the Obama administration under which only the Department of Defence was authorised to carry out such drone strikes.

Mar 14, 2017

Irish Coast Guard helicopter: Major sea search underway for missing aircraft with 4 crew members

Reports state that one of the crew members has been rescued and is in critical condition.

Mar 14, 2017

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to meet Donald Trump for foreign investment

Prince Mohammed will be the highest-ranking leader from Saudi Arabia to hold talks with Trump ever since the Republican assumed office in January.

Mar 13, 2017

United Nations says 2016 was the deadliest year for Syrian children

UNICEF said the cases of children being killed, maimed or recruited into armed groups were "highest on record" last year in Syria.

Mar 13, 2017

Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law Makki takes charge as Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief after 26/11 mastermind's detention

Saeed, the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was placed under house arrest by the Pakistan government in January. He has also been put on the no-fly list.

Mar 13, 2017

Turkey vows to respond strongly after Netherlands stops its ministers from addressing rally

The Dutch authorities restricted the Turkish ministers from addressing their country's nationals on their soil for a April referendum, fearing public disorder.

Mar 12, 2017

This viral video of Robert E Kelly's kids gatecrashing his BBC interview will make your day

The footage shows Robert E Kelly, associate professor of political science at Pusan National University in Busan, his two kids and a 'superwoman.'

Mar 11, 2017

Happy Holi 2017: Best SMS, Whatsapp messages, wishes, Facebook greetings to share with friends and family

Holi, the festival of colours, will be celebrated on Monday, March 13 and here are a few messages and wishes that you can send to your loved ones.

Mar 11, 2017

South Korean President Park Geun-hye impeachment: Third protester dies as nation braces for more rallies

The South Korean police is now bracing for more violence between opponents and supporters of the ousted President Park Geun-hye.

Mar 11, 2017

US General warns India-Pakistan conflict could result in nuclear exchange

The US General said there is an ongoing tension between India and Pakistan which could take a turn for the worse in future, as both the countries are nuclear-powered.

Mar 10, 2017