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China: At least 18 killed in bus accident; driver in police custody

Two people, including the bus driver, were rescued from the spot and rushed to hospital with minor injuries.

Dec 2, 2016

Net immigration to UK in year up to Brexit stable

Total immigration also increased by 11,000 since 2015 and stands at 650,000.

Dec 1, 2016

War on ISIS leads to 'living nightmare in Syria,' 300,000 children without water in Mosul: Unicef

In Syria, 84 schools have been bombed in 2016 alone, with 69 children killed in the attacks, says UN body.

Dec 1, 2016

China imposes 10% extra tax on super cars

The increase in tax is in a bid to rein in lavish spending and to reduce emissions.

Dec 1, 2016

Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro's ashes reunited with Che Guevara's

Castro was renowned for leading the famous Cuban Revolution with the Argentine Marxist revolutionary leader Ernesto "Che" Guevara.

Dec 1, 2016

UN slaps North Korea with toughest-ever sanctions to deter nuclear testing

Reports state that the sanctions will cut North Korea's revenue by more than $800 million per year.

Dec 1, 2016

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

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World

China: At least 18 killed in bus accident; driver in police custody

Net immigration to UK in year up to Brexit stable

War on ISIS leads to 'living nightmare in Syria,' 300,000 children without water in Mosul: Unicef

China imposes 10% extra tax on super cars

Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro's ashes reunited with Che Guevara's

UN slaps North Korea with toughest-ever sanctions to deter nuclear testing

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

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

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

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

China has a new weird food trend

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

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

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

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

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