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Bangladesh: Madrassa principal held for raping kids, says he's 'possessed by Satan'

The mother of one of the victim came to know after the child watched a TV show that depicted sexual assault and told her the principal "did the same to her."

Jul 6, 2019

Tutankhamun's statue, which Egypt claims was stolen, sells for $6 million

The statue is believed to be stolen from the Karnak temple complex at Luxor in the 1970s, according to Egyptian authorities.

Jul 6, 2019

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 'shocking' Godparent decision causing Royal row?

Meghan Markle may choose her American friends to be baby Archie's godparents. Kate Middleton and Prince William might not even be in the running

Jul 6, 2019

Turkey to receive Russian S-400 missiles amid US sanctions threat

Turkish President Erdogan claimed that the decision to purchase the Russian S-400 missiles is for the purpose of strengthening the country's military capabilities.

Jul 6, 2019

Hong Kong to provide $7 million aid for Cyclone Fani victims

For monitoring purpose, the relief agencies will be asked to submit evaluation reports and audited accounts on the use of the grants after the relief projects get completed.

Jul 6, 2019

This influential Royal is responsible for the alleged rift between Prince Harry and Prince William?

It looks like there may be someone else who is behind the apparent frostiness between Prince William and Prince Harry.

Jul 6, 2019

Meghan Markle's appearance at Wimbledon may have revealed baby Archie's godparents

Meghan Markle looked well-rested and joyous as she cheered on Serena Williams.

Jul 6, 2019

Venezuela blames US sanctions for blocking debt financing, oil sales

Vice Foreign Minister William Castillo said the country's oil export income plummeted from $40 billion per year to $5 billion.

Jul 5, 2019

Refugee Crisis: 80 African migrants killed as boat capsizes off Tunisia coast

Survivors told the Tunisian coast guard that the boat was rescued off the port town of Zarzis.

Jul 5, 2019

'Wolf of Wall Street' producer Riza Aziz charged in 1MDB scandal

The Hollywood producer was accused of receiving $248.2 million of funds from the contentious state fund, 1MDB, into personal Swiss bank accounts.

Jul 5, 2019

Indian-origin banker gets 13 years in Singapore jail for siphoning US$10 million from client's accounts

Kale Jagdish Purushottam (43) plead guilty to 20 forgery and cheating charges. He also plead guilty to 30 charges under the Computer Misuse Act where he had siphoned USD 10 million. There were more than 500 other charges taken into account during Kale's sentencing.

Jul 5, 2019

ICJ to deliver verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

In a major relief for India, the International Court of Justice ordered Pakistan not to execute alleged spy Kulbhushan Jadhav till a final decision is taken.

Jul 5, 2019

Prince Harry's 'shocking' feelings towards his brother Prince William; does the Duke of Sussex resent his elder brother?

Meghan Markle joined the Royal Family last year and her arrival has caused a few upheavals in the Royal household.

Jul 5, 2019

Prince Charles has an unusual nickname for Meghan Markle; flattering or perplexing is anyone's guess

The new nickname does describe Meghan's attitude quite accurately, the Duchess of Sussex has been unyielding when it comes to matters of her privacy.

Jul 4, 2019

Pakistan announces crackdown on Hafiz Saeed for financing terror activities

The Counter-Terrorism Department of Pakistan has launched 23 cases against Saeed and his 12 aides for using five trusts to collect funds for LeT's terrorism-related activities.

Jul 4, 2019