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International Anti-Corruption Day 2016: Theme, 15 best quotes by famous personalities on corruption and bribery

The theme of this year's anti-corruption day is "Corruption: An impediment to the Sustainable Development Goals."

Dec 9, 2016

This is what people think of Donald Trump on TIME magazine's cover

People have wondered if there is hidden message in the TIME cover.

Dec 8, 2016

Donald Trump wins Time Person of the Year

President-elect Donald Trump has been awarded Time Person of the Year for 2016. Time magazine honours those that have the biggest political and/or cultural impact throughout that year. The divisive Trump has also divided Twitter with some in horror, others supporting the decision, but many just making jokes about The Donald winning.

Dec 7, 2016

Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

Is Russia embarrassing itself by sending Admiral Kuznetsov to Syria? Western media thinks so

Russia wants to be seen as a resurgent power and impress upon potential defence hardware buyers, a Bloomberg report notes.

Dec 7, 2016

Russia: The blood of our soldiers is on USA, Britain and France

The Russian Ministry of Defence has strongly condemned a deadly attack on a Russian mobile hospital in Aleppo, blaming the USA, the UK and France. On 5 December a Russian mobile hospital was hit by mortar fire, killing a female Russian medical worker and injuring other workers and civilians. In the video statement a ministry spokesman blames the attack on insurgents of the opposition, not al-Nusra militants encircled by the Syrian army in eastern Aleppo.

Dec 6, 2016

Russia-Pakistan joint military exercises

Russia reassures India on Pakistan, says its relations with Islamabad won't be at the cost of New Delhi

India has made known its displeasure over Russian overtures to Pakistan in defence sector.

Dec 5, 2016

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Rockets fired near Crimean border, warships on high alert

Ukrainian authorities have dismissed the reports of any threat and said that the rocket firing was just a drill.

Dec 1, 2016

Time Person of the Year 2016: PM Modi front-runner, but can he hold on to the lead?

On Tuesday, a Time report said the Indian prime minister had 18 percent of the votes, down from his earlier lead of 21 percent.

Nov 30, 2016

Wife of Putin aide performs holocaust routine on ice; draws ire

They performed to Israeli song "Beautiful That Way."

Nov 28, 2016

France elections 2017: Conservative Francois Fillon wins presidential primary

The French Republican nominee has presented a tough stance on Islam and immigration.

Nov 28, 2016

'Badly defeated and demoralised democrats' backtrack on accepting election results, says Donald Trump

The Democratic Party will be joining the Green Party in asking for a recount in Wisconsin.

Nov 27, 2016

World reacts to Fidel Castros death

Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former leader, died on 26 November, aged 90. His brother, current Cuban President Raul Castro, made the announcement on state television.People across Cuba were saddened and shocked by the announcement, while many Cubans in exile in Miami took to the streets to celebrate the news of Fidel’s death.Leaders worldwide shared their condolences on social media and highlighted his historic importance.

Nov 26, 2016

Under Siege star Steven Seagal receives Russian passport from Vladimir Putin

Hard To Kill actor Steven Seagal joins the list of Western celebrities with Russian citizenship.

Nov 26, 2016

Russia to deploy nuclear-capable missile on eastern borders

NATO expansion into Baltic states gets strong response from Moscow, Putin to deploy nuclear-capable missiles

NATO's expansion near former Soviet states has not gone down well with Moscow, which has in turn responded by decision to place nuclear-capable missiles in Kaliningrad.

Nov 22, 2016

Washington: Anti-fascist protesters march against alt-right conference

Anti-fascist protesters demonstrated against a white nationalist conference at the International Trade Center in Washington D.C.The National Policy Institute, an alt-right group, was celebrating the election of President-elect Donald Trump.One alt-right member was injured and two protesters arrested when a fight broke out. The alt-right movement opposes multiculturalism and immigration and is accused of promoting racism and sexism.The Southern Poverty Law Centre classes the National Policy Institute as a white supremacist organisation.

Nov 20, 2016

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