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27 Apr 2017
Donald TrumpTrump tax plan: Slash corporate and individual tax rates
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said President Donald Trump has proposed to cut tax rates on corporate and pass-through business profits from 35% or more to 15%.
26 Apr 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea crisis: Petrol prices spike 83% in Pyongyang
The price of petrol has spiked by 83% in Pyongyang, according to expert group NK News.
26 Apr 2017
Russia NewsAl-Qaeda affiliate claims responsibility for Russia metro bombing
The Imam Shamil Battalion, a terror group with links to al-Qaeda said it carried out the St Petersburg metro bombing on the orders of al-Qaeda chief Ayama al-Zawahiri.
26 Apr 2017
Michael FlynnFlynn controversy: White House blocks House Oversight Committee document request
The White House has told the House Oversight Committee it won't comply with a request to release files on former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
26 Apr 2017
SudanWorld's last northern male rhino joins Tinder to find mates
The world's last male northern white rhino has now joined Tinder in an attempt to find breeding options for the survival of the species.
26 Apr 2017
Donald TrumpTrump's border wall: President backs down on funding demands
President Donald Trump has indicated he's willing to delay his demands for funds to build the controversial Mexico border wall to prevent the federal government's shutdown.
25 Apr 2017
Brazil'Robbery of the century': Violent gang steals millions in Paraguay
Over 50 criminals were involved in an elaborate multi-million dollar heist in Paraguay which authorities have described as the "robbery of the century."
25 Apr 2017
ItalyChina: 'Religious' names banned for Muslim children in Xinjiang
Officials in China's Xinjiang have released a list of banned "religious" names for Muslim babies; children with "unacceptable" names might be denied household registration, which is important to access state benefits.
25 Apr 2017
Donald TrumpObama's first post-presidency speech: 'Ready to train new leadership'
In his first post-presidency speech, former US President Barack Obama announced he wants to spend the next phase helping "prepare the next generation of leadership".
25 Apr 2017
Donald TrumpSyria chemical attack: US imposes "sweeping sanctions"
The US has imposed "sweeping" sanctions on 271 employees of the Syrian Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC).
25 Apr 2017
ChinaChina teaches students how to identify spies
China has embarked on a campaign to train students in schools and colleges on how to identify a foreign spy.
24 Apr 2017
ISISLiberal blogger stabbed to death in Maldives capital
Yameen Rasheed, a liberal blogger who ran political-satire blog The Daily Panic, was found with multiple stab wounds in the Maldivian capital of Male.
24 Apr 2017
Donald Trump'I'll eat his liver': Philippines President Duterte on terrorists
In some bizarre comments, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced he can be "50 times" more brutal than terrorists, and he could even "eat his liver".
24 Apr 2017
IndiaIllegal immigration: 38 Indians detained in UK
As many as 38 Indian nationals, including nine women, were detained by British immigration officials for overstaying their visas or working illegally.
23 Apr 2017
Donald TrumpIndian-origin Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed
Indian-origin Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who was appointed by the Obama Administration has been asked to leave by the Trump administration.
23 Apr 2017
International Boxing AssociationUS teen wins right to wear Hijab and box
A 16 year old US girl, Amaiya Zafar has won the right to wear her hijab while boxing inside the US.
23 Apr 2017
IndiaFirst ever 'March for Science' held worldwide
In an attempt to promote the action of protecting the environment, 'March for Science' was celebrated worldwide coinciding the occasion of Earth Day.
23 Apr 2017
IranQatar bargains for release of 26 hostages including royals
Qatar secured the release of 26 hostages, held in captivity for over a year and a half by Iraqi Shiite militia Kata'eb Hezbollah. The hostages included 11 members of Qatar's Al Thani ruling family.
23 Apr 2017
IndiaEuropean Union, India strengthen ties; Vow to jointly fight terror
The European Union and India have agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation besides expanding engagement in a wide range of areas including trade, energy, environment, and maritime security.
22 Apr 2017
Pakistan Newsal-Qaeda chief Zawahir being sheltered by Pakistan
A media report revealed that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency has been hiding al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in the port city of Karachi.
22 Apr 2017
ParisEarth Day 2017: On the importance of going green
April 22nd is celebrated annually as Earth Day since 1970. Celebrated across the world, the Day upholds the importance of environmental protection. Demonstrations and celebrations are conducted in over 193 countries commemorating the day.
21 Apr 2017
IndiaDonald Trump's policies reverse Indian preference for US-based grooms
US' tightening of norms on H-1B visas have had surprising effects all over, including on the bustling marriage market in India.
21 Apr 2017
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Three women booked for murdering alleged blasphemer
Three sisters were arrested by Pakistani police for murdering an alleged blasphemer.
21 Apr 2017
North KoreaNorth Korea tensions: China places bombers on "high alert"
An American defense official said the Chinese military is preparing to respond to a possible situation in North Korea.
20 Apr 2017
Russia NewsTrump inauguration received $500,000 from Venezuelan state-owned company
Venezuela, a country reeling under a severe economic crisis, has donated $500,000 to Donald Trump's inauguration.
20 Apr 2017
Mahatma GandhiRs. 4.14 crore for 1948 Gandhi stamps
A strip of four stamps featuring MK Gandhi has been sold for £500,000 in the UK. The set is considered to be the most valuable part of post-independence Indian philately.
20 Apr 2017
North KoreaUS-Iran tensions: Washington accuses Tehran of "alarming ongoing provocations"
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has accused Iran of "alarming ongoing provocations" to destabilize the Middle East and undermining America's interests in Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Yemen.
20 Apr 2017
India'Fuck off back to India': Irish woman goes on rant
An Irish woman's abusive rant was posted on Twitter and has gone viral, in which she is heard calling fellow train passengers a "disgrace" and telling them to "fuck off back to India".
20 Apr 2017
Sexual HarassmentSexual Harassment: Curtains fall on Bill O'Reilly's Fox News career
Fox News on Wednesday announced its decision to drop popular host and commentator Bill O'Reilly following sexual harassment allegations.
20 Apr 2017
ImmigrantsNow, New Zealand toughens immigration requirements
In an attempt to limit immigration in the country, the government of New Zealand has decided to toughen visa norms for skilled immigrants.
20 Apr 2017
MuslimsTrump's travel ban forces Emirates to cut flights to US
Emirates announced that it would be reducing the frequency of flights to 5 US cities from May.
20 Apr 2017
Xi JinpingChinese President Xi Jinping asks army to prepare for combat
Chinese President Xi Jinping asked 84 newly-formed units of People's Liberation Army to be prepared for combat and prioritize building "new-type" fighting capabilities in electronic, information, and space warfare.
19 Apr 2017
Theresa MayUK: May says snap polls will strengthen Brexit hand
UK Prime Minister Theresa May stated that the snap General Election would help strengthen the need for Brexit. The elections were first scheduled to be held on 8 June.
19 Apr 2017
USAMiscarriage of justice: 20,000 drug convictions dismissed over chemist's misconduct
Nearly 95% of 20,000 drug convictions in Massachusetts, USA, have been dismissed after it was learnt that a lab chemist wrongfully analyzed drug samples on purpose.
19 Apr 2017
WorldDomestic help abuse: Indian-American CEO Himanshu Bhatia fined $135,000
Indian-American Himanshu Bhatia, CEO of Rose International and IT Staffing, has been ordered to pay $135,000 to her former domestic worker for underpaying and mistreating her.
19 Apr 2017
Donald TrumpWill the Trump administration crackdown on porn?
Donald Trump's election win and subsequent uptick in conservative rhetoric and action on a host of issues has raised fears that he may crack down on America's adult film industry through legislation.
19 Apr 2017
CaliforniaCalifornia: Black gunman opens fire, kills three white men
In an apparent hate crime, a black gunman opened fire in Fresno, California, killing three white men and injuring another.
19 Apr 2017
North KoreaPence reassures Japan of US' commitment on North Korea
Vice-President Mike Pence reassured Japanese PM Shinzo Abe that Washington stands "100 percent" behind its chief ally in Asia in working towards the de-nuclearization of North Korea.
18 Apr 2017
IndiaWorld Heritage Day 2017: Millions pay tribute to their monuments
On the occasion of the World Heritage Day being celebrated on April 18, people all over celebrated their heritage and paid tributes to monuments on Twitter.
18 Apr 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaTrump lawyers argues he's immune to lawsuits because he's president
US President Donald Trump was sued for allegedly inciting his supporters to violence when they allegedly assaulted anti-Trump protesters at an election rally during the 2016 campaign.
