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01 Aug 2017
Russia NewsPutin bans VPNs in Russia, steps up surveillance on netizens
Russian President Vladimir Putin has cracked down on apps allowing access to prohibited websites by banning virtual private networks (VPNs) and Tor.
01 Aug 2017
Theresa MayBrexit: EU citizens may lose free movement rights by 2019
As Britain is gearing up to make an (un)graceful exit from the European Union (EU), British government has confirmed that EU citizens' right to free movement in UK, one of the sticking points in the ongoing Brexit negotiations will terminate in March 2019.
01 Aug 2017
IndiaUS: Flyers will now face stricter checks for electronics
American travelers flying to, from and within the country are set for tougher security measures at airports.
01 Aug 2017
Donald TrumpTrump's media chief sacked just 10 days after appointment
The White House under Donald Trump is increasingly looking like an episode of 'The Apprentice.'
01 Aug 2017
IndiaIran: Not obligated to give India Farzad B gas field
Iran said it is under no obligation to award the contract to develop its Farzad B gas field to India.
31 Jul 2017
United States of AmericaPhilip Morris pays anti-smoking volunteers, but there's a bigger game
Marketing is arguably the most important aspect of any company. You only need to attract the attention of gullible minds to take your product to the top.
31 Jul 2017
Communist Party Of ChinaChina shows of military might in huge army parade
Chinese President Xi Jinping oversaw a parade marking the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
31 Jul 2017
VenezuelaClashes mar Venezuela's constituent assembly vote, 10 killed
At least 10 people have died in protest-related violence in Venezuela as the country voted for a controversial constituent assembly.
31 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpPutin responds to US sanctions, expels 755 American diplomatic staff
Russian President Vladimir Putin has retaliated against fresh US sanctions by announcing that 755 staff members must quit US diplomatic missions by September 1.
30 Jul 2017
AustraliaAustralian police thwart terror plot to bring down plane
In a major joint-counter terrorism operation, the Australian police stopped a suspected plot to bring down a plane.
30 Jul 2017
IndiaHow Sharif's resignation as Pakistan's PM may impact India
The aftermath of Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's ouster is being closely watched by India.
30 Jul 2017
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Are social media platforms blasphemy tools?
In Pakistan, social media networks like Facebook were once platforms where people could debate religion.
29 Jul 2017
DNACharlie Gard dies after battling for 11 months
Charlie Gard, the baby who had been at the center of a high-profile court battle passed away on 28th July.
29 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpTrump's chief of staff forced out in stormy White House
US President Donald Trump has forced out White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, replacing him with Homeland Security secretary John Kelly.
29 Jul 2017
Health & WellnessFDA plans to make tobacco products less addictive and harmful
For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to restrict nicotine content in tobacco products.
29 Jul 2017
Air IndiaHuman remains likely from 50-year-old Air India crashes found
Body parts believed to belong to passengers on either of two Air India planes that crashed 50 years ago have been found in the French Alps.
29 Jul 2017
South KoreaNorth Korea successfully tests ICBM, Trump calls it "reckless"
North Korea claims it has successfully tested a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), calling it a "stern warning" for the US.
29 Jul 2017
NintendoGaming in Guantanamo bay, happiness within four confined walls
I learned something today - Gitmo is apparently another word for America's most controversial prison, Guantanamo Bay.
28 Jul 2017
Nawaz SharifPakistan: Could Shehbaz, Nawaz Sharif's brother be the next PM?
Nawaz Sharif has stepped down as Pakistan PM for the third time after being disqualified from office in the Panama Papers case.
28 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpBoy Scouts apologize for Trump's highly-politicized speech
Michael Surbaugh, the chief scout of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), has apologized for remarks President Donald Trump made at the group's national event.
28 Jul 2017
MalaysiaMalaysian MP thinks denying husbands sex is "abuse"
Malaysian citizens are outraged. An MP, while debating amendments to a domestic violence bill in the parliament, said that denying sex to a husband can be a form of "psychological and emotional abuse".
28 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpJohn McCain's revolt leads to Obamacare repeal bill failure
The latest attempt by the Republican-controlled US Senate to repeal the Obamacare healthcare program has failed.
28 Jul 2017
Pakistan NewsPanama Papers: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif disqualified from holding office
In the ongoing Panama Papers case, the Pakistani SC has disqualified PM Nawaz Sharif from holding office.
28 Jul 2017
IranUS calls Iran's space rocket launch test 'provocative'
On July 27, Iran launched a rocket which it claims can deliver a satellite into space, ratcheting tensions with the US.
28 Jul 2017
Emmanuel MacronDid Russia interfere in French elections? Facebook, US say yes!
They've done it again. We are talking about Russia, elections and spying.
28 Jul 2017
IndiaTrump administration urges countries to support India's NSG bid
The Trump administration has reaffirmed the US' support for India's membership bid to the 48-member Nuclear Suppliers group (NSG) in a report submitted to Congress.
27 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpFoxconn to invest $10bn in US factory, Trump takes credit
Taiwanese electronics major Foxconn has announced plans to invest $10 billion in a new factory to be situated in Wisconsin, USA.
27 Jul 2017
SecurityUS to introduce stricter screening measures for tablets, e-readers
Passengers traveling in US airlines will be required to take out their tablets, e-readers and other large electronic devices from carry-on luggage for inspection.
27 Jul 2017
Pakistan NewsPakistan: Girl 'revenge-raped' as punishment after her brother rapes minor
In a horrific case, a village council in Pakistan's Multan ordered the rape of a teenager after her brother allegedly raped a minor.
27 Jul 2017
IndiaWhat would the US do if India-China war breaks out?
As the possibility of India-China conflict is looming large over the subcontinent, against the backdrop of the Sikkim standoff, two American experts have stated that the US will not be a silent witness in such a scenario and might even pressurize Beijing.
27 Jul 2017
OhioShocking tragedy: Amusement ride breaks apart, one killed, several critical
In a tragic accident, a ride in an amusement mark at the Ohio State Fair in US' Columbus city broke apart, killing one and injuring several.
27 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpTrump to ban transgender troops in US military
US President Donald Trump announced that transgender individuals will no longer be able to serve in the US military.
26 Jul 2017
IndiaSri Lanka addresses India's concerns in revised China-Hambantota port deal
The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a revised agreement for a deal with a Chinese firm for its southern port of Hambantota.
26 Jul 2017
Emmanuel MacronLibya peace talks: Rival factions agree to ceasefire
Libyan peace talks achieved a breakthrough after two rival leaders, UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj and Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar who controls Libya's eastern coast committed to a conditional ceasefire.
26 Jul 2017
Donald TrumpTrump: Apple to build three new 'big' plants in US
President Donald Trump said Apple's chief executive Tim Cook has promised to build three new manufacturing plants in the US.
26 Jul 2017
JapanWhy is PM Shinzo Abe so unpopular in Japan?
After being seemingly unassailable since his ascension to power in 2012, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's popularity has dipped to what political observers term 'death zone levels'.
25 Jul 2017
ItalyPope Francis shuts Vatican's famed fountains due to drought
A prolonged drought in several parts of Italy has prompted the Vatican to shut off its famous fountains.
25 Jul 2017
CaliforniaDrunk teen live-streams accident that kills minor sister
The California police arrested an 18-year-old girl who caused a deadly crash while she had two minors in the backseat.
25 Jul 2017
National Crime Records BureauThe UK: NCA starts rehab camp for young cyber-criminals
We have heard about rehabilitation camps for drug misuse, alcohol addiction, and even criminal behavior.
25 Jul 2017
IsraelIsrael agrees to remove Jerusalem metal detectors as crisis worsens
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has voted to remove metal detectors from a holy site in Jerusalem known to Jews as Temple Mount and to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif.
