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Duterte orders Philippines Police to kill idiots who resist arrest

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the police forces to kill idiots if they resist arrest, amid a string of troubling cases of extrajudicial killings. The firebrand leader on August 28 said he would back them as long as there is justification for killings, yet again throwing his weight firmly behind the security forces.

Aug 28, 2017

Jon Jones: Even Rocky Balbao might not have fathomed life hitting so damn hard

Life threw the unorthodox fighter Jon 'Bones' Jones in an octagon with a unique set of hurdles. Even the 'Never Back Down' mantra cannot lead to a way out.

Aug 23, 2017

Machete-wielding drug addict robbed Co-op in a witch costume

Nicholas Overton, who has a record of more than 20 previous robberies, was given a life sentence.

Aug 22, 2017

Jerry Lewis dead: Legendary comedian and Hollywood star dies aged 91

Jerry Lewis, who was one of Hollywoods most renowned comedians noted for his work with Dean Martin, has died aged 91 at his home in Las Vegas on 20 August. He battled with a number of health issues over the years, including open-heart surgery in 1983, surgery for prostate cancer in 1992, prescription drug dependency treatment in 2003, a heart attack in 2006 and a long fight with pulmonary fibrosis.Lewis is survived by his second wife, SanDee Pitnick, with whom he has an adopted daughter.

Aug 21, 2017

After 29 years, Gulzar's unreleased film Libaas to hit the theatres: Here are some other movies that never got released

Libaas was made in 1988 and was shown at the International Film Festival at Bangalore in January 1992 and at International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 22, 2014.

Aug 20, 2017

Matthew Perry turns 48: 7 interesting facts about the Friends star every Chandler Bing fan should know

As Matthew Perry turns 48 today, we bring to you some interesting facts about the Friends star, check the list below to know more.

Aug 19, 2017

Worried about impact of pesticides on your health? Here's how you can get rid of it the organic way

The agriculture sector uses most of India's pesticides with the products applied most liberally to crops like rice, wheat, maize, chillies, cotton and soya bean.

Aug 18, 2017

'Rape by cop', cries US student subjected to 11-minute vaginal search by 3 policemen

There is public outcry in the US after dashcam footage showed three policemen from Texas allegedly subjecting a 21-year-old student to a vaginal search in public in 2015. Read to know more.

Aug 17, 2017

US teen drug overdose deaths have increased by 19% after years of decline

Teen drug overdose deaths in the US have increased by 19%. After years of decline, teen deaths from drug overdoses climbed from 3.1 deaths per 100,000 teens in 2014 to 3.7 in 2015. The rates, released by the National Center for Health Statistics, involve teens ages 15 to 19. Most of the overdose deaths were driven primarily by opioids, including heroin and fentanyl.

Aug 17, 2017

DMK Chief Karunanidhi admitted in Chennai hospital

DMK Chief M Karunanidhi has not been keeping well for some time. Read on to know more.

Aug 16, 2017

From Bhallaladeva to Jehangir Khan: 7 movie characters who deserve a spin-off

Would you like a movie on Dear Zindagi's Jehangir Khan? Check out the list below to find out the other interesting characters who can have a movie of their own.

Aug 14, 2017

Pahlaj Nihalani controversies: 5 times when the former CBFC chief shocked everyone

Pahlaj Nihalani's tenure as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief was "cut short" by the government on Friday.

Aug 12, 2017

Trump holds briefing about opioid crisis

President Trump held a briefing on the opioid crisis. Trump vowed to continue being very, very tough on our southern border......and continue talks with China where certain forms of man-made drugs come in China is a major manufacturer of Carfentanil, the most powerful commercial opioid in the world... which has triggered a stream of fatal overdoses. But heightened border security wouldnt have stopped nearly 100 million Americans from getting their hands on the drug. One in three US adults are prescribed opioids, according to a 2015 study... a practice which leads to widespread misuse. Meanwhile, American companies Purdue Pharma, Johnson and amp; Johnson, Insys Therapeutics, Mylan and Depomed made the top five opiod products that same year.

Aug 9, 2017

Glam or sham? Hyderabad drug bust dims Tollywood glitter

The SIT drug bust in Hyderabad has tarnished the image of Tollywood.

Aug 8, 2017

10 things to know about Mike Kamminga, the foreigner held in Hyderabad drug scandal

Many high profile people have come under the scanner of the Special Task Force (STF) in the Hyderabad drug scandal. Here are ten things to know about Mike Kamminga, the foreigner held in drug peddling.