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US reports 14 new cases of Zika possibly transmitted through intercourse

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that Zika virus in blood samples of two women were transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Feb 24, 2016

Watch a man drag a shark from the ocean for a picture

Footage shows a man dragging a shark from the ocean, in order to get a picture with it. The brutal incident, which occurred in Florida, was filmed by local journalist Ashleigh Walters.

Feb 22, 2016

India set to seal major power deal in Bangladesh, beating China

After years of negotiations, India's BHEL will sign a contract to build a 1,320 MW thermal power station in Bangladesh.

Feb 22, 2016

Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship

Over 700 people have signed up to fly on Virgin Galactic's spaceship that costs $250,000 for a seat.

Feb 20, 2016

Big Lebowski house: Inside the architectural artwork

The owner of a luxury house featured most notably in the 1998 film comedy The Big Lebowski, is donating it to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) with the hope that people will build more architecturally creative homes. James Goldstein, owner of the Sheats Goldstein residence nestled in the hills above Los Angeles, has promised to leave the unique building, along with its gardens, art pieces and his fashion collection, to the museum so that it will one day be open to the public.

Feb 19, 2016

Underwater migrant sculptures drowned in Atlantic Ocean to show human cost of refugee crisis

A haunting underwater sculpture of a dinghy carrying migrants was installed off the Spanish island of Lanzarote.

Feb 16, 2016

Pilots call for lasers to be classified as offensive weapons after grounded Virgin flight

The British Airline Pilots Association say lasers are just the same as carrying a knife.

Feb 15, 2016

'Gotham' Season 2 Episode 12 spoilers: Fish Mooney frozen by Mr Freeze; Tabitha-Butch in a sadistic relationship?

Season 2 Episode 12 will see Mr Freeze wrecking havoc in Gotham.

Feb 15, 2016

To thwart Chinese aggression, India sends INS Vikramaditya to Maldives

India's presence in the Indian Ocean is seen as shaping a favourable maritime environment with both presence and engagement.

Feb 14, 2016

Valentine's Day 2016 last-minute travel plans: Best romantic holiday destinations in India; interesting things to do this weekend

Here's a list of places you can travel to this Valentine's weekend.

Feb 12, 2016

Indian, US defence officials deny reports of dialogues on naval patrol in South China Sea

Reuters had cited a US military official as saying talks between India and the US included plans to launch joint naval patrols in the South China Sea.

Feb 11, 2016

India, US in talks to conduct joint patrols in South China Sea: Report

A US military official told Reuters that the talks included plans to launch joint naval patrols within this year.

Feb 10, 2016

Aaron Hadlow wins King of the Air 2016 windsurfing title

Aaron Hadlow of Great Britain retained his King of the Air kitesurfing title in dramatic style in Cape Town, South Africa on 7 February. Huge waves and strong winds made for a superb spectacle in front of 13,000 spectators on the Big Bay beach, with Hadlows precision impressing the judges to put him ahead of Jesse Richman of the United States and Kevin Langeree of the Netherlands. The Dutchman had some compensation for his third place by taking the competitions Mystic Best Move with his kiteloop front roll inverted one foot in the semi-final.

Feb 9, 2016

UNSC to meet after North Korea launches rocket carrying 'satellite'

The US and Japan have claimed the launch was a covert test of ballistic missile technology North Korea is banned from using.

Feb 7, 2016

Chinese New Year: Conservationists hope Year of the Monkey brings the species luck

Conservationists around the world are hoping that the Year of the Monkey will put the spotlight on the threat to primates worldwide and especially in Asia. Primate populations in Asia and particularly China are coming under increasing pressure from humans who hunt them for food, traditional medicine, for the pet trade and are destroying their natural habitat. World renowned primatologist, Dr Jane Goodall said she hoped the Year of the Monkey would bring the species luck.

Feb 5, 2016

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