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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
New IS video shows beheading of eight men
New IS video shows beheading of eight men: An Islamic State (IS) affiliate in Egypt has released a video purporting to show the beheading of eight Bedouin Arab men it accused of working for the
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Dakota Johnson anxious about fame
Dakota Johnson anxious about fame: “Fifty Shades of Grey” actress Dakota Johnson has her apprehensions about being in the spotlight.
The 25-year-old essays the role of An
The 25-year-old essays the role of An
App that delivers lost key via post
App that delivers lost key via post: Remember the hardship you had to undergo the last time you lost your car's keys while several kilometres away from home? Now, you can prevent the
12 civilians killed in eastern Ukraine artillery fire
12 civilians killed in eastern Ukraine artillery fire: At least 12 civilians were killed and dozens injured this weekend by artillery fire in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian officials and pro-Russian separatist
Distractions, fatigue may trigger lower back pain
Distractions, fatigue may trigger lower back pain: Besides manual tasks involving awkward position, distractions during activities and fatigue can also trigger low back pain, a study has suggested.
Mexican drug queen released after 8 years in jail
Mexican drug queen released after 8 years in jail: After spending eight years in prisons in the US and Mexico, Mexican drug trafficker Sandra Avila Beltran, popularly known as the “Queen of the P
Somali lawmaker shot dead
Somali lawmaker shot dead: Unidentified gunmen Monday shot dead a Somali lawmaker in the country's capital Mogadishu, a government official confirmed.
Somali lawmaker Abd
Somali lawmaker Abd
Taliban commander among six killed in Afghanistan
Taliban commander among six killed in Afghanistan: Six militants, including key Taliban commander Mullah Abdul Rauf, were killed in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province Monday.
'Six mili
'Six mili
OPEC daily basket price closes over $2 higher
OPEC daily basket price closes over $2 higher: The basket of 12 crude oils of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) closed at $53.36 a barrel Friday, compared with $50.81 last Th
China to build six nuclear plants in Pakistan
China to build six nuclear plants in Pakistan: A Chinese official has confirmed it is involved in six nuclear power projects in Pakistan and is likely to export more reactors to the country.
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Meghan Trainor can't find a boyfriend
Meghan Trainor can't find a boyfriend: Singer Meghan Trainor says she can't “figure out” how to find a boyfriend.
Trainor, who was thrust into the global spotlight with h
Trainor, who was thrust into the global spotlight with h
Britain pledges millions to new Ebola fund
Britain pledges millions to new Ebola fund: The British government has pledged nearly 33 million pounds (approx $50 million) to a new Ebola fund, BBC reported Monday.
The money will allow the
The money will allow the
South Africa down Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up
South Africa down Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up: South Africa put up a dominating show to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in a warm-up match of the 2015 ICC World Cup at the Hagley Oval here Monday.
John Kerry does not rule out running for presidency
John Kerry does not rule out running for presidency: US Secretary of State John Kerry has not ruled out running for the presidency in the 2016 elections as he hinted in an interview with the NBC televisi
NASA selects tiny research satellites for future missions
NASA selects tiny research satellites for future missions: NASA has selected more than dozen small research satellites that could fit in the palm of your hand to fly in space on future rocket launches.
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Shark kills Japanese in Australia
Shark kills Japanese in Australia: A Japanese man was killed Monday in a shark attack while surfing in Australia's New South Wales' north coast.
A group of surfers pulled out
A group of surfers pulled out
Taiwan plane crash: Three bodies repatriated to China
Taiwan plane crash: Three bodies repatriated to China: The bodies of three Chinese people killed in the Taiwan plane crash Feb 4 were repatriated to China Monday.
Officials said the remains of the three
Officials said the remains of the three
10 killed in Vietnam road accident
10 killed in Vietnam road accident: At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured Monday when two passenger buses collided in Vietnam's Binh Thuan province.
The accident occur
The accident occur
1,500 Russian troops enter Ukraine
1,500 Russian troops enter Ukraine: At the minimum 1,500 Russian forces and vehicles of military equipments entered Ukraine over the weekend, the Ukrainian military told on Monday. One t
Hussein honoured on grounds of Israeli hospital
Hussein honoured on grounds of Israeli hospital: Around 50 Shia Muslim believers settle down to chant and stretched out themselves in worship close to an ancient tomb. Not an uncommon scene in the Mi
Nine killed in armed clashes in Libya
Nine killed in armed clashes in Libya: At least nine people died and 35 were wounded Sunday in fighting between rival Libyan militias in different neighbourhoods in the eastern city of Beng
Messi helps Barcelona thrash Athletic Bilbao
Messi helps Barcelona thrash Athletic Bilbao: Lionel Messi’s magic inspired Barcelona thump Athletic Bilbao 5-2 in La Liga on Sunday and move within a point of La Liga leaders, Real Madrid.
West Brom draw with Burnley from two down
West Brom draw with Burnley from two down: West Brom fought back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw at fellow Premier League strugglers Burnley.
It all looked rosy for Burnley as they w
It all looked rosy for Burnley as they w
Google launches Android One outside India
Google launches Android One outside India: According to the latest reports, Google has taken its initiative of Android One outside India and it has launched it in Indonesia by partner
Samsung leads the Indian phone market, but it is losing grip
Samsung leads the Indian phone market, but it is losing grip: Samsung may be the leading the Indian mobile market; However, the Korean mobile manufacturing giant is reportedly losing its ground in one of world
China’s move to boost bank lending
China’s move to boost bank lending: China's central bank has reportedly slashed level of funds banks must be holding in reserve as part of its latest efforts to boost growth among th
Yemen's factions, Houthi agree to resume talks
Yemen's factions, Houthi agree to resume talks: Yemen's political parties and the Shia Houthi group will resume talks Monday to resolve the recent political crisis, UN envoy Jamal Benomar said S
Premier League spending hits £130m during January transfer
Premier League spending hits £130m during January transfer: Premier League football clubs have reportedly spent £130m during this year's January transfer window, considered the same amount as that of
IMF offers Kenya $700m as insurance loan
IMF offers Kenya $700m as insurance loan: The International Monetary Fund has reportedly given its consent for offering loans of around $700m being made available to Kenya.
The money would
The money would
HSBC helped clients dodge tax worth millions
HSBC helped clients dodge tax worth millions: Britain's biggest bank HSBC has reportedly assisted wealthy clients cheating the UK amount worth millions of pounds in tax, according to a report
Top 3 CEOs of this week
Top 3 CEOs of this week: Here is the list of top three CEO’s of this week and let’s have a look at them. Mark Zuckerberg is loaded with a net worth estimated at $1
Islamic State destroys ancient religious sites in Mosul
Islamic State destroys ancient religious sites in Mosul: The militants of Sunni radical group Islamic State (IS) over the past few days have been looting and destroying ancient religious sites in the norther
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Action movies on halt in Paris
Action movies on halt in Paris: Fearing that actors could be wrongly taken for police and chase scenes confused for the real thing. Paris is sharply restricting filming of action mov
China mall fire
China mall fire: At least 17 people died and four others injured in a major fire triggered by a nine-year-old boy who was playing with a lighter at a multi-storey whol
Germany and France on peace plan
Germany and France on peace plan: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande head to Moscow on Friday to secure President Vladimir Putin's support for a
IPT rules against mass surveillance
IPT rules against mass surveillance: Britain's most discreet court has governed that the mass supervision conducted by spy agency GCHQ on the internet was illegal. The Investigatory P
Saturday, February 7, 2015
EU unveils $1.14 bn plan to fight IS
EU unveils $1.14 bn plan to fight IS: The European Union (EU) Friday announced a comprehensive strategy to fight the Islamic State (IS) militants, allocating one billion euros ($1.14 billi
India a nearly '100 percent banked country', UN told
India a nearly '100 percent banked country', UN told: India is a “nearly 100 percent banked country” that offers its citizens universal access to financial services aimed at spurring developme
11 die in Brazil shootout
11 die in Brazil shootout: At least 11 people died Friday and three others were wounded in a shootout between police and suspected criminals in a neighbourhood of Salvador, capi
Sonata net up 65 percent in Q3
Sonata net up 65 percent in Q3: IT consulting and software services provider Sonata Software Friday reported Rs.36 crore consolidated net profit for third quarter of fiscal 2014-15,
Andy Murray to marry in April
Andy Murray to marry in April: Scottish tennis ace Andy Murray will marry fiancee Kim Sears April 11.
The wedding will be staged at Murray's Cromlix House hotel, close to his
The wedding will be staged at Murray's Cromlix House hotel, close to his
Female suicide bombers threaten Nigeria elections
Female suicide bombers threaten Nigeria elections: As the West African country of Nigeria prepares for presidential and general elections Feb 14 and 28, it is emerging that female suicide bombers are b
Australia woman hockey player Taylor retires
Australia woman hockey player Taylor retires: Australia woman hockey player Jayde Taylor Friday announced her retirement with immediate effect.
The 29-year-old informed the head coach Adam Comm
The 29-year-old informed the head coach Adam Comm
17 killed in China fire sparked by kid
17 killed in China fire sparked by kid: At least 17 people were killed and four injured in a fire in a warehouse in China's Guandong province, a tragedy attributed to a kid playing with
Mass rallies in Jordan against IS
Mass rallies in Jordan against IS: Thousands of Jordanians took to the streets Friday calling for revenge for the killing of a Jordanian pilot by the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group.
Now, a robot to do your laundry
Now, a robot to do your laundry: If you find doing the laundry boring, a robot can soon come to your rescue. An Indian-origin scientist has developed an automated tool that is capable
Syrian army retakes 16 villages from IS
Syrian army retakes 16 villages from IS: The Syrian army has seized control of 16 villages and farms in the northeastern province of Hasakah from the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group, offic
Egyptian army kills 25 militants
Egyptian army kills 25 militants: Egyptian army airstrikes Friday killed 25 members of the Ansar Bayt al-Makdis (ABM) armed group in North Sinai, including some of its leaders, a secur
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