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Explosion Kills 43 at Syrian Border with Turkey - Monitoring Group

At least 43 people were killed when a car bomb went off at a Syrian border post on the frontier with Turkey on Thursday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

May 16, 2014

China Blames Vietnam, Says will not Cede Inch of Disputed Territory

A top Chinese general on Thursday defended the deployment of an oil rig that has inflamed tensions in the disputed South China Sea and triggered deadly protests in Vietnam, blaming Hanoi and saying China cannot afford to "lose an inch" of territory.

May 16, 2014

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Shutdown in Kashmir against arrest and death of youths hits normal life

Srinagar, May 15 (ANI): Separatist leader and Chairman of hard-line Hurriyat Conference, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, called for a shutdown in Srinagar on Thursday as a mark of protest against the arrest and death of youths who were allegedly involved in violence. The city wore a deserted look as shops and other business establishments remained closed. An irate resident, Safiz Ahmed, said the commuters had to face the brunt of the strike as many vehicles remained off the roads. Security personnel were deployed in large numbers to avert any untoward incident. The restive region has witnessed numerous militant attacks, insurgency, and infiltration attempts from across the border in the last two decades.

May 15, 2014

Angry Villagers in Nigeria Kill Hundreds of Boko Haram Militants

A convoy carrying Boko Haram militants, which was on its way to attack a village, were killed and arrested by the villagers through a surprise counter, carried out along with the local police.

May 15, 2014

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Bangladeshi migrants should have no voting rights: Ex- BSF DG

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Former Director General of India's paramilitary Border Security Force, Prakash Singh, said that illegal migrants from neighbouring Bangladesh should not be granted voting rights in India. Singh was speaking during the launch of book 'Bangladesh Migrants - A Threat to India' in New Delhi, which has been penned by former Additional Director General of BSF, PK Mishra.

May 14, 2014

Motorola Moto E vs. Moto G: Specifications Comparison

Both the Moto E and Moto G are said to be worth to their respective price tags, while the former is a smart buy for a first-time smartphone consumer, the latter serves to be perfect handset for the middle-class working population.

May 14, 2014

IPL 2014 Match 38 Live: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Daredevils Live Streaming Information

Watch IPL 2014 -- RCB vs DD Live Streaming Information. The Royal Challengers Bangalore, after that soul-crushing loss to the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, will look for some serious bouncebackability powers when they host the Delhi Daredevils, a team in equally dire straits, in IPL 2014 on Tuesday night.

May 13, 2014

Beijing Plans New $14 Billion Airport to Ease Congestion

Beijing plans to build a new 86 billion yuan ($14 billion) airport in the south of the Chinese capital as congestion continues to clog runways and gates at Beijing Capital International Airport (0694.HK).

May 13, 2014

Rebels Appeal to Join Russia after East Ukraine Referendum

Pro-Moscow rebel leaders in eastern Ukraine called on Monday for their region to become part of Russia, the day after staging a referendum on self-rule, although Moscow stopped short of endorsing their bid for annexation.

May 13, 2014

SEBI 'Keeping Close Watch' after Shares Surge - Source

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is keeping a close watch on markets after shares rallied to record highs on speculation that exit polls would show the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies winning a majority in the election, a senior official with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

May 13, 2014