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Iraq: Isis killed and crucified 40 people in Mosul for helping Iraqi forces, says UN

This is just another example of the kind of "punishment" the terror group metes out, often at the drop of a hat.

Nov 11, 2016

Duterte shows softer side crooning Wind Beneath My Wings at state dinner

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte showed a surprisingly softer side during a state visit to Malaysia. During a dinner Malaysian with Prime Minister Najib Razak, Duterte was upstanding for a spot of karaoke.Duterte performed the 1988 classic Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler while Najib sang Cliff Richards’ The Young Ones. The heads of state also sang a duet together: Sha-La-La-La-La by 1970s Danish rock band The Walkers.Previous to their musical interlude, Duterte and Najib had been discussing actions against pirates in their territorial waters.

Nov 11, 2016

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How stronger ties will help India, Japan encircle 'the pivot of Asia'

Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to hold talks with PM Shinzo Abe on a range of topics, including trade and defence.

Nov 11, 2016

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India looks to expedite ammunition purchases and fill up wartime reserves

The border tensions with Pakistan have forced India to stock up ammunition and fast-track necessary purchases.

Nov 11, 2016

Narendra Modi in Japan: Want to make India the 'most open economy' in the world

PM Modi also said that Asia has emerged as a new centre of global growth due to competitive manufacturing and expanding market.

Nov 11, 2016

Sub1 Reloaded robot solves Rubiks Cube in new record time

The Sub1 Reloaded robot solves a Rubiks Cube in 0.637 seconds at the Electronica trade show in Munich, setting a new record

Nov 10, 2016

US strikes may have killed 119 civilians in Iraq and Syria since 2014

According to the estimates by an NGO based in London, coalition bombing in Iraq and Syria has killed around 1,787 civilians.

Nov 10, 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh meets Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti in Srinagar on Aug. 25, 2016.

J&K CM wants bunkers built for civilian population in border areas

Pakistan has committed nearly 16 ceasefire violations since November 3.

Nov 10, 2016

World leaders congratulate Donald Trump on US presidency win

Leaders from around the world have congratulated Republican Donald Trump on becoming the president-elect for the United States of America, after he beat Hillary Clinton on 9 November. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke of hoping to work on the US-Russia relationship that has been especially strained of late, whilst European leaders Angela Merkel, Francios Hollande and Theresa May hoped to continue their strong relationships with America.

Nov 9, 2016