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Human rights activists mount pressure on Indonesia not to execute Pakistani drug convict

Human rights groups say 40% of the 165 people on death row in Indonesia are convicted of drug-related crimes.

Jul 26, 2016

15 years after a botched surgery, Chennai court fines doctor, hospital

The court said the hip-replacement surgery was conducted by a doctor who had no knowledge of the procedure.

Jul 18, 2016

'Bones' Season 11 finale spoilers: EP John Collier talks Hodgins' future

Hodgins' paralysis will be a major storyline in Season 12 of "Bones."

Jul 16, 2016

Pistorius jailed for six years for murder of girlfriend

The state and many among the South African public had called for him to get no less than the prescribed minimum 15-year sentence.

Jul 6, 2016

Handi-capable video game controller lets disabled gamers play without hands

Gear controller by amputee engineering student hopes to help upper-limb amputees stomp the opposition.

Jun 24, 2016

Oscar Pistorius sentencing: Dramatic video of amputee removing fake legs in a bid to avoid jail

Paralympian hoped to prove he was vulnerable and scared on the night he shot dead Reeva Steenkamp

Jun 15, 2016

Father of Reeva Steenkmap breaks down during Oscar Pistorius trial

Barry Steenkamp tells court that the images will show the pain the athlete caused after shooting girlfriend.

Jun 14, 2016

Stephen Hawking slams demagogue Donald Trump and backs Britain to remain in EU

Astrophysicist is completely stumped by Trumps popularity in America.

May 31, 2016

Watch 'Family Guy' Season 14 Episode 20 live online: Brian falls in love with Indian girl in season finale?

Will Brian travel all the way to India in order to meet the girl whom he loves?

May 22, 2016

Alan Johnson blasts extremist Brexit backers as Labour launches pro-EU battle bus

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also spoke at the launch of Labour In.

May 10, 2016

Bolivia: Disabled protesters riot over state benefits in La Paz

The protesters are demanding a rise in their state benefits from President Evo Morales

Apr 30, 2016

India accounts for 60% of new leprosy cases worldwide

The WHO recently launched a global strategy to reduce the number of children suffering from leprosy and related physical deformities to zero by 2020.

Apr 21, 2016

'Bones' Season 11 episode 12 spoilers: Both Brennan and Hodgins lose their cool, but for different reasons

The team will be investigating the death of a men's rights group founder in Thursday's episode of "Bones."

Apr 20, 2016

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams scoop Laureus sports awards 2016

World number ones Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams win Laureus sportsman and sportswoman of 2016 awards - Djokovic for the second year running.

Apr 19, 2016

'Bones' Season 11 spoilers: EP Michael Peterson says fans should be worried about Hodgins and Angela

Hodgins' temper is going to push his wife Angela toward photojournalist Sebastian.

Apr 15, 2016

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