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Fidel Castro: His life and legacy

Cuba’s former communist leader Fidel Castro has died, aged 90.In 1959 Castro led revolutionary forces to successfully overthrow dictator Fulgencio Batista.He became Cuba’s prime minister from 1959 to 1976 and its president from 1976 to 2008.He will be cremated on Saturday, according to his brother and successor Raul Castro.

Nov 26, 2016

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Cuba at a glance [PHOTOS]

Cuba is a hotspot for foreign tourists, especially Americans. Here are some insights into the Cuban economy.

Nov 26, 2016

Drinking red wine can lower the short-term effects of cigarette smoking: Study

Cigarettes can lead to various health ailments like cellular aging, systemic and vascular inflammation and even endothelial damage.

Nov 26, 2016

China asks residents of Muslim-populated Xinjiang to surrender passports

Regulations now require all the residents in the area to surrender their passport to the local police for management and examination.

Nov 25, 2016

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 policemen killed, 1 injured in Kulgam terrorist attack

Earlier in the day, an Army jawan and two unidentified terrorists were killed in Bandipora district.

Nov 25, 2016

Thanksgiving 2016: Here's what celebrities were up to this Thanksgiving

From Taylor Swift to Kardashians, here's a look at how stars celebrated the traditional holiday.

Nov 25, 2016

Jo Coxs husband says Britain should be ashamed of Thomas Mair

Brendan Cox, the husband of murdered MP Jo Cox, has said he feels pity for her killer Thomas Mair. The Labour MP was stabbed and shot in her Batley and Spen constituency on 16 June, one week ahead of the EU referendum. Far-right extremist Mair has been jailed for life after being found guilty of her murder at the Old Bailey on 23 November.

Nov 24, 2016

Phillip Hammond delivers first Autumn Statement

UK Chancellor Phillip Hammond has delivered his first Autumn Statement, where he scrapped the budget surplus target, promised tax cuts, and claimed Britains economy will grow by 2.1% this year.

Nov 23, 2016

Barack Obamas touching tribute to Ellen DeGeneres at Medal of Freedom ceremony

The President of the United States, Barack Obama, gave immense praise to TV host Ellen DeGeneres at the Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony on 22 November. The current president in his last medal ceremony praised DeGeneres for her courage and strength when coming out 20 years ago, as well as her ability to unite the nation. DeGeneres and others received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nations highest civilian honour.

Nov 23, 2016

Koffee With Karan 5: Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor's body language on the show analysed

Ranveer and Ranbir may have had a good time on Koffee With Karan, but a body language expert has a different story to tell.

Nov 23, 2016

Dalai Lama has 'no worries' about Donald Trump's presidency

The spiritual leader said that he will go visit US President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov 23, 2016

Ellen DeGeneres pulls off mannequin challenge at the White House

Chat show host Ellen DeGeneres got the stars to join her in a mannequin challenge as she was among 21 people being awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in the United States. Others taking part in the ceremony at the East Room of the White House were rocker Bruce Springsteen, Motown soul singer Diana Ross, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, former basketball champions Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and actors Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro and Robert Redford. The medal is given annually to people who have made outstanding contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavours. DeGeneres memorable Oscar selfie with the stars was the most retweeted entertainment tweet of 2014.

Nov 23, 2016