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Rape survivor former UK councillor Karen Danczuk speaks out against abusive brother

Karen's brother had denied the charges, saying it was a conspiracy against him.

Dec 1, 2016

'Stop the debate, It's time for women to drive,' says Saudi prince

Saudi prince Alwaleed Bin Talal said the country's ban to not let women drive is "fundamentally an infringement on a woman's rights."

Dec 1, 2016

Pilot of chartered plane carrying Brazilian football team had pleaded for permission to land before crash

There were 77 people on board the flight to the Copa Sudamericana finals in Medellin.

Dec 1, 2016

Battle for Mosul: How ISIS went from stinking destroyers to perfumed terrorists

A perfumer in Mosul initially suffered huge losses because of the strict Sharia law that ISIS imposed, but they later became his biggest customers.

Nov 30, 2016

China has a new weird food trend

Most people would probably have not eaten it or even heard of it. But it's the latest food craze in China and Hong Kong right now.

Nov 30, 2016

Can Pakistan's new army chief General Bajwa help improve situation at LoC?

Pakistan's General Bajwa, an expert on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) affairs, was appointed as chief of army staff (COAS) on Saturday.

Nov 30, 2016

Turkey: Dormitory fire kills 12, including 11 teenage girls, in Adana province

Impoverished girls, belonging to families that come from nearby villages where there are no schools, lived in the dormitory.

Nov 30, 2016

Cuba, the mob, and the last days of Hustlin' Bustlin' Havana

As Luciano recalls in his book, The Last Testament of Lucky Luciano: "Cuba was our first attempt in the Caribbean islands"

Nov 29, 2016

Vegans angry as Bank of England confirms animal fat in £5 note; could it hurt religious sentiments too?

The new £5 note was released in September this year and has received a generally positive response because of its features.

Nov 29, 2016

BATTLE FOR MOSUL: Iraq and US differ on when offensive will end, as people struggle for food

While the Iraqi prime minister said the war will be over by 2016-end, the US believes it "is going to be a long-term fight."

Nov 29, 2016

Donald Trump threatens to rescind US-Cuba deal

Ever since Trump's presidential campaign, many Cubans have been concerned about the future ties between the two nations.

Nov 29, 2016

South Korean President Park Geun-hye says she is willing to resign

Thousands of people in South Korea have been protesting against Park's presidency.

Nov 29, 2016

Children in under siege Syria now live and play underground

A group of volunteers has created an underground playground in a besieged area, where hundreds of children come and play.

Nov 29, 2016

Who is Thailand's next king? Five things you need to know about Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn

Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn is next in line to formally ascend the royal throne after his father.

Nov 29, 2016

Israel: Which products could soon be seen with 'Made in Settlements' label in Europe?

France has become the first European country to follow the decree.

Nov 29, 2016