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Augsburg bomb scare: Over 54,000 Germans evacuated on Christmas Day after undetonated World War II mega-bomb found

An operation was launched on Sunday to diffuse the bomb in the southern city of Augsburg.

Dec 26, 2016

Pakistani defence minister issues nuclear threat to Israel after reading fake news

After reading the fake news article, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif got riled up and issued a thinly veiled warning to Israel.

Dec 26, 2016

Syrian man who filmed daughters before sending them on suicide mission is killed in Damascus

Al-Nusra and al-Qaeda operative Abu Nimr, alias Abdurrahman Shadad, had reportedly sent his two young daughters on suicide bombing mission.

Dec 26, 2016

Pakistan Govt releases 220 Indian fishermen as 'goodwill' gesture; activists demand release of Pak fishermen in response

PM Modi wished Sharif on his birthday through Twitter on Sunday, following which Pakistan released the 220 fishermen.

Dec 26, 2016

Philippines: Christmas typhoon Nock-ten leaves 1 dead, causes power cuts in 5 provinces

The typhoon weakened slightly on Monday as it headed towards Manila.

Dec 26, 2016

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Chile earthquake: 7.6 magnitude quake jolts Quellon on Christmas Day, thousands evacuate tourist city

Although no casualties have been reported yet, at least 4,000 people were forced to evacuate the quake-struck region.

Dec 26, 2016

Israel to re-assess UN ties after settlement resolution, says Netanyahu

Israel will re-assess its ties with the United Nations following a UN demand to end Israeli settlement building.

Dec 25, 2016

North Korea preparing for new nuclear test

Seoul's National Intelligence Service (INS) has observed the movement of humans and vehicles at Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site in North Korea.

Dec 24, 2016

Super Typhoon Nock-ten (Nina): Philippines begins evacuation ahead of Christmas Day typhoon

Forecasters warn that Super Typhoon Nock-ten, known as Nina in Philippines, could bring heavy rains with sustained winds reaching over 200km/hour.

Dec 24, 2016

Malaysian bus crash, Malaysia, Genting Highlands

Malaysia bus accident: At least 14 killed, several injured in deadly crash

Police have confirmed that the bus carrying numerous passengers was travelling at a high speed at the time of the incident.

Dec 24, 2016

Jaish-e-Muhammad chief Masood Azhar has asked Pakistan goverment to permmit jihadist groups to plan terrorist attacks in India

11-year-old boy in Pakistan accuses presidency staff of stealing his speech

The boy has appealed to Islamabad High Court to not let the speech be broadcast on TV.

Dec 24, 2016

Afriqiyah Airways A320, Libya plane,hijack,

Libya plane hijack updates: Aircraft landed in Malta with 118 people on board; all rescued, hijackers in custody

Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat posted a tweet saying he has been informed of a potential hijack situation.

Dec 23, 2016

Ebola vaccine: How a global effort won the war on lethal Ebola virus

The success of the Ebola vaccine is a major milestone in the scientific research and can stop any future outbreak of the disease.

Dec 23, 2016

Syrian Civil War: Assad government regains full control of Aleppo

At least 34,000 people were evacuated from the city in the past week, the UN said.

Dec 23, 2016

China pollution: High school students made to take exams during Airpocalypse

Reports state that around 400 students had to brave the harsh weather and toxic air to sit outside and write the examinations.

Dec 22, 2016

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World

Augsburg bomb scare: Over 54,000 Germans evacuated on Christmas Day after undetonated World War II mega-bomb found

Pakistani defence minister issues nuclear threat to Israel after reading fake news

Syrian man who filmed daughters before sending them on suicide mission is killed in Damascus

Pakistan Govt releases 220 Indian fishermen as 'goodwill' gesture; activists demand release of Pak fishermen in response

Philippines: Christmas typhoon Nock-ten leaves 1 dead, causes power cuts in 5 provinces

Chile earthquake: 7.6 magnitude quake jolts Quellon on Christmas Day, thousands evacuate tourist city

Israel to re-assess UN ties after settlement resolution, says Netanyahu

North Korea preparing for new nuclear test

Super Typhoon Nock-ten (Nina): Philippines begins evacuation ahead of Christmas Day typhoon

Malaysia bus accident: At least 14 killed, several injured in deadly crash

11-year-old boy in Pakistan accuses presidency staff of stealing his speech

Libya plane hijack updates: Aircraft landed in Malta with 118 people on board; all rescued, hijackers in custody

Ebola vaccine: How a global effort won the war on lethal Ebola virus

Syrian Civil War: Assad government regains full control of Aleppo

China pollution: High school students made to take exams during Airpocalypse

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