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World reaction as UK votes to leave EU
Donald Tusk, President of the European Council "This is not a moment for hysterical reactions. Today on behalf of the 27 leaders I can say that we are determined to keep our unity as 27. "Until the UK formally leaves the EU, EU law will continue to apply to and within the UK, and
Prime Minister fined for not wearing Helmet
Have you ever heard of the reports stating a Prime Minister has been fined for the violation of traffic rules? Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen faced fine for not wearing helmet when he has gone for a ride on a two-wheeler. The on-duty traffic cop fined PM for 15,000 riel ($3.75)
Sick South Pole Workers Evacuated To Chile
Two researchers who fell ill while working at the US station at the South Pole have been evacuated safely in a small aircraft. The National Science Foundation (NSF) said the two people - a man and a woman - arrived on Wednesday night in Punta Arenas, Chile, after travelling from
Russian Athletes To Fight Rio Ban In Court
The action comes as Russia's sports minister describes a ban on weightlifters competing at the Games as "psychotic". Russian athletes will file a class action suit against the ban preventing their participation in the Rio Olympic Games, as Russia's sports minister said a decision
Kim says North Korean missiles can reach US in Pacific
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said his country's latest missile tests show it has "the sure capability to attack US interests". Mr Kim was speaking after twin tests on Wednesday of the Hwasong-10 missile, known internationally as the Musudan. The US and South Korea say the
Most Expensive Cities in India & World
In a recent survey, Mumbai emerged as the most expensive city in India and it is also the only India city in Top 100 Expensive Cities in the World. It stood at 82nd Position! Delhi (130), Chennai (158), Bengaluru (180) and Kolkata (194) occupy rest of the Top 5 spots. hong Kong t
Gay Books At Popular Singer's Bedroom
Access to porn become simple due to advancement of technology. But it will surly attract eyeballs when a famous celebrity is caught having something like that. Legendary pop singer Michael Jackson has passed away almost seven years ago but his name always hits headlines for some
A Fish that resembles a Crocodile!
A Fisherman caught an Alligator Gar, which is actually a fish that resembles a Crocodile, during the fishing process at the Subhad Sarovar in Kolkata. This unusual fish is 3.5 feet long and its sharp teeth is scary to watch. Experts fear such a fish could destroy the eco-system a
Six Jordanian Guards Killed Near Refugee Camp
A vehicle laden with explosives kills six guards near the Rakban camp in eastern Jordan, which is home to 50,000 Syrian refugees. Six Jordanian guards have been killed and another 14 wounded in a car bomb attack at the Jordan-Syria border. The attack took place near the Rakban ca
New Mexico Education Demos After Eight Killed
Police claim that "radical groups" contributed to the violence, saying what happened in Oaxaca state "was practically an ambush". Protesters have launched rockets at riot police in Mexico, amid new demonstrations against education reforms that left eight people dead on Sunday. An
World's Oldest Female Body Builder turns 80
Ernestine Shepherd has been named as World's Oldest Female Body Builder by Guinness World Records. This 80-Year-Old takes part in body building & fitness competition even Today. There will be no one left without being shell shocked watching the athletic physique she maintains. Ac
Why Australian Teens smoke during Pregnancy?
A shocking trend of pregnant teenagers getting used to smoking has been spreading across Australia. Why would the soon-to-be-moms take such a step? Actually, The Aussie Teens believe the size of their babies would reduce if they smoke and this eventually leads to less pain during
Brussels terror alert: No bomb found
No explosives were found on a man arrested amid an anti-terror operation at a shopping centre in Brussels, the city's prosecutor's office says. The man called police earlier in the morning and said he was wearing explosives, Belgian media report. Streets around the City 2 shoppin
Jordanian soldiers killed in bomb attack at Syria border
At least six Jordanian soldiers have been killed and 14 hurt in a car bomb attack near a makeshift refugee camp on the Syria-Jordan border, officials say. Jordan's military said several other "hostile" vehicles were destroyed. More than 50,000 refugees are stranded at Rukban, awa
US Senate rejects terror list gun sale restrictions
The US Senate has rejected plans to tighten gun controls, including the restriction of weapons sales to people on terrorism watch lists. Four proposals were brought before the Senate after 49 people died in an attack on a gay nightclub in Florida. But Democratic and Republican se
Suicide attack on minibus in Kabul kills at at least 14
A suicide attack on a minibus in Kabul has resulted in at least 14 deaths, with the Taliban claiming responsibility for the incident.
MH370 search: Photos of possible personal items released
Campaigners have released photos of personal items found on a Madagascar beach, hoping they may provide clues in the search for MH370.
MSF Rejects EU Funding Over Migrant Deal
The charity says Europe's response to the crisis has been "shameful" and threatens the "very of concept" of the refugee. Medical aid charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has said it will no longer accept funding from the European Union (EU) and its member states because of the
Giant crab horde gathers in Australia
A horde of giant spider crabs has amassed in waters near the Australian city of Melbourne. Hundreds of thousands of the crabs migrate to Australia's southern shores each year as ocean waters cool. Australian aquatic scientist Sheree Marris filmed an enormous gathering of the crus
Mossack Fonseca worker arrested in Switzerland
Employee is held on suspicion of ‘extracting confidential information’ from law firm at centre of Panama Papers An IT worker at the Geneva offices of Mossack Fonseca, the offshore law firm at the centre of the Panama Papers scandal, has been arrested in the hunt for the whistlebl