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Journalists killed in 2016: 93 lost lives in targeted killings, bomb attacks and crossfire incidents

Another 29 journalists died due to plane crashes in Colombia and Russia.

Jan 1, 2017

Istanbul nightclub attack: At least 39 killed, including 16 foreigners, in Reina nightclub attack

The gunman shot dead a police officer who was guarding the gate at the Reina nightclub around 1:15 am local time.

Jan 1, 2017

Greek ambassador to Brazil killed by wife's policeman lover

The Greek ambassador, Kyriakos Amiridis, 59, was missing since Monday night.

Dec 31, 2016

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 'still alive and leading,' US says

Baghdadi has always kept a low profile and the last confirmed sighting of Baghdadi was in Mosul, soon after ISIS captured the city.

Dec 31, 2016

China blocks proposal in UN to designate Masood Azhar as terrorist; India responds

Inability of international community to list Masood Azhar as designated terrorist is a blow to counter-terrorism efforts, the MEA said.

Dec 30, 2016

Matharoo sisters: Jyoti Matharoo, Kiranjot Matharoo

The gorgeous Indo-Canadian sisters who conned their way to fame; inspired by the Kardashians

Kiranjot and Jyoti Matharoo have a jet-setting life and modelled themselves after the Kardashians.

Dec 30, 2016

The man-eating dogs of Syria: Canines develop taste for human flesh as ISIS discards corpses of people it executes

The phenomenon has been observed by activists from the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights in the Deir Ezzor province of Syria.

Dec 30, 2016

Taliban beheads Afghan woman for 'infidelity act' of shopping without her husband

The horrific act took place in the remote village of Latti in Afghanistan's Sar-e-Pul province, which is under Taliban control.

Dec 30, 2016

North Korea likely developing a lethal radioactive bomb drone, experts say

North Korea may have already begun to develop the drone, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported.

Dec 30, 2016

Philippines: Duterte says God warned him off swearing

Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte backtracks on statement about throwing people off helicopters, says he was joking

Duterte had also admitted to killing people during his tenure as the mayor of Davao city.

Dec 30, 2016

Pro-government Syrian forces release footage of Aleppo advance

Syria ceasefire: Russia, Turkey support deal that brings glimmer of hope to ravaged country

A ceasefire could also mean that the military focus in Syria can now return to defeating ISIS in its remaining centres in the country

Dec 30, 2016

World's oldest male panda Pan Pan dies in China [Video]

Pan Pan has over 130 descendants which account for world's 25 percent population of captive-bred pandas.

Dec 29, 2016

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has ordered executions of more than 300 people

The South Korean spy agency has said that the North Korean leader has spent $180 million on erecting 460 statues or monuments glorifying the Kims.

Dec 29, 2016

KLM's Bonding Buffet at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam

KLM's incredible Bonding Buffet at Schiphol Airport for Christmas travellers [Video]

In a unique social experiment, KLM brought total strangers together to celebrate Christmas at Schiphol Airport with its Bonding Buffet.

Dec 29, 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for nationwide ceasefire in Syria

Syrian Civil War: Russian embassy in Damascus hit with mortar fire

The Russian foreign ministry said that the shelling was a "provocation" to derail the ongoing peace settlement process in Syria.

Dec 29, 2016

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Journalists killed in 2016: 93 lost lives in targeted killings, bomb attacks and crossfire incidents

Istanbul nightclub attack: At least 39 killed, including 16 foreigners, in Reina nightclub attack

Greek ambassador to Brazil killed by wife's policeman lover

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi 'still alive and leading,' US says

China blocks proposal in UN to designate Masood Azhar as terrorist; India responds

The gorgeous Indo-Canadian sisters who conned their way to fame; inspired by the Kardashians

The man-eating dogs of Syria: Canines develop taste for human flesh as ISIS discards corpses of people it executes

Taliban beheads Afghan woman for 'infidelity act' of shopping without her husband

North Korea likely developing a lethal radioactive bomb drone, experts say

Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte backtracks on statement about throwing people off helicopters, says he was joking

Syria ceasefire: Russia, Turkey support deal that brings glimmer of hope to ravaged country

World's oldest male panda Pan Pan dies in China [Video]

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has ordered executions of more than 300 people

KLM's incredible Bonding Buffet at Schiphol Airport for Christmas travellers [Video]

Syrian Civil War: Russian embassy in Damascus hit with mortar fire

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh