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Kishtwar Clashes FactBox: 2 Dead, Over 60 Injured

The communal clashes that hit Jammu and Kashmir state on Friday left two dead and more than 60 people injured.

Aug 10, 2013

US to Reopen 18 Embassies; Yemen and Lahore Consulates to Remain Shut

The United States Department of State has announced that 18 of the embassies, which had been shut down following security threats, will reopen on Sunday except the consulates of Yemen and Lahore.

Aug 10, 2013

Pakistan Army Breaches LoC Ceasefire Again, Fires at Several Indian Posts

In what could escalate tension along the Line of Control (LoC), Pakistan army violated ceasefire yet again in Poonch at 10.30 pm on Friday by firing at several Indian posts, reported Army officials.

Aug 10, 2013

Sushma Swaraj-Omar Abdullah Twitter Spat over Kishtwar Clashes

The Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj locked horns with the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the ongoing Kishtwar curfew that was imposed due to clashes between two communities. At least 15 people were injured in the district due to the clashes.

Aug 9, 2013

Cable TV Channels Blocked on 7th Day of Gorkhaland Strike; Normal Life Hit

On the eve of the seventh day of the 'indefinite bandh' called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), Darjeeling authorities blocked airing of news in the hills by three local cable TV operators.

Aug 9, 2013

Shooting Spree in Malaysia: 7 Bullets Shot at Bar Bouncer near Penang Night Club

A Malaysian bar bouncer became the latest victim of the Malaysia's continuing shooting menace as seven rounds were shot at him outside a Penang entertainment outlet at 12:50 am on Friday.

Aug 9, 2013

Spain's Heaviest Baby Weighing 6.1 Kg Delivered Naturally [PHOTO]

A woman has given birth to a 6 kg baby, perhaps Spain's heaviest baby born without going through a caesarean section.

Aug 9, 2013

Vicar's Car Bumper Sticker with Cuss Words Caught in Unholy Row

Rev Alice Goodman of Cambridge England stirred up a religious storm with her controversial 'WTFWJD?' car bumper sticker which stands for 'What the Fuck Would Jesus Do?'

Aug 9, 2013

LeT Founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed Leads Eid Prayers in Lahore

Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the mastermind of 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai and founder of militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), led the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday morning.

Aug 9, 2013

Malaysian Indian Killed by Miscreants, Shot 14 Times From Close Range

A 37-year-old Malaysian Indian was brutally killed when unidentified miscreants shot him 14 times from a close range in typical gang land style on Thursday morning.

Aug 8, 2013

Eid al-Fitr 2013: Muslims Celebrate End of Holy Month Ramadan Across the World [PHOTOS]

Several Muslims across the world celebrated the end of Islamic holy month of Ramadan on Thursday by offering prayers at mosques, wishing each other Eid Mubarak and feasting.

Aug 8, 2013

Nitish Kumar Apologises over Minister's Controversial Remark on Indian Army

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has apologised for Panchayati Raj Minister Bhim Singh's controversial remark that 'people join the Indian army and police to die'.

Aug 8, 2013

Defence Minister Talks Tough, Warns Pakistan not to Take Advantage of India's Restraint

After being criticised for his remarks on the ambush along the Line of Control (LoC) on 6 August that killed five Indian soldiers, Defence Minister AK Antony took a U-turn on Thursday, admitting the involvement of Pakistani troops in the attack. He also warned Pakistan not to take advantage of 'India's restraint'

Aug 8, 2013

Kamaal R Khan Booked for Derogatory Remarks against 'Raanjhanaa' Actor Dhanush

The inevitable Kamaal R Khan has caused controversy yet again and this time he has been booked for making defamatory and casteist remarks about actor Dhanush in the his Youtube video clip on 'Raanjhanaa' movie's review.

Aug 8, 2013

US Concerned over LoC Violence, Calls for Indo-Pak Dialogue

The United States has advised India and Pakistan to have dialogue as their prime move on the LoC killings on August 6 in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, where five Indian soldiers were killed.

Aug 8, 2013