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Poverty, prejudice drive more women to join Boko Haram militants
December 5, 2016 07:45 IST
Female members are almost as likely as men to be deployed as fighters in Boko Haram.
California fire: 33 dead, more victims feared in Oakland warehouse incident
December 5, 2016 07:39 IST
Mayor Libby Schaaf said the Alameda County District Attorney's Office activated its criminal investigation team at the fire scene.
In fear after attacks, gay Bangladeshis retreat into closet and flee abroad
December 5, 2016 07:38 IST
More than 700 LGBT people from around the world convened in Bangkok last week for a conference organised by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA).
Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss ‘bad’ Iran deal with Donald Trump, John Kerry stresses settlements
December 5, 2016 07:33 IST
During the US election campaign, Trump, a Republican, called last year's nuclear pact a "disaster" and "the worst deal ever negotiated"
Most foreign firms owning London property are registered in tax havens: Report
December 5, 2016 07:08 IST
The anti-corruption group Transparency International has long campaigned for greater openness and its UK Head of Advocacy Rachel Davies said Britons needed to have access to more information.
California warehouse fire death toll climbs to 33, and includes teens
December 5, 2016 06:15 IST
The death toll from a fire that tore through a warehouse hosting a late-night dance party climbed to 33 as firefighters painstakingly combed through rubble for others believed to still be missing
US, China, EU, others fail to reach environmental goods deal
December 5, 2016 06:05 IST
Forty-six countries including the US, China and European Union nations failed to agree on a list of "environmental goods" that could be targeted for lower tariffs.
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announces surprise resignation
December 5, 2016 05:57 IST
PM Key unexpectedly announced his resignation on Monday, saying it was the "right time" to leave politics
Italy Prime Minister Renzi says he will resign following referendum defeat
December 5, 2016 05:34 IST
"The experience of my government ends here," Renzi said in a televised address to the nation
Mike Pence downplays significance of Donald Trump’s call with Taiwan president
December 5, 2016 05:27 IST
China blamed Taiwan for the call, but also lodged a diplomatic protest with the US, saying the "one China" policy was the bedrock of relations between China and the US
New Austrian President parties after ‘very, very, very long’ campaign
December 5, 2016 05:29 IST
Austrians are glad to put behind them the comedy of errors that meant the election dragged on for almost a year, prompting some media to label the country a "banana republic"
Italy Prime Minister Matteo Renzi facing big referendum defeat: Exit polls
December 5, 2016 05:08 IST
If confirmed, result would represent a fresh blow to the EU which is struggling to overcome an array of crises and was eager for Renzi to continue his reform drive
Donald Trump threatens 35 per cent tax for US companies that move abroad
December 5, 2016 04:55 IST
Trump vowed a 35 percent tax on products sold inside the US by any business that fired American workers and built a new factory or plant in another country
Italy referendum: Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s future at stake
December 5, 2016 04:38 IST
About 51 million Italians are eligible to vote on Renzi's plan to drastically reduce the role of the upper house Senate and claw back powers from regional authorities
Italy referendum: Opposition politicians say PM Renzi should resign immediately
December 5, 2016 04:18 IST
Italian opposition parties said PM Matteo Renzi should resign immediately after exit polls suggested he had suffered a heavy defeat in a referendum
Donald Trump faces pushback from base, allies over possible selection of Mitt Romney
December 5, 2016 04:18 IST
The possible selection of Romney has been met with trepidation from many of the working-class voters that propelled the Republican to his astonishing victory
US Army denies Dakota pipeline permit, in victory for Native tribes
December 5, 2016 04:12 IST
"The Army will not grant an easement to cross Lake Oahe at the proposed location based on the current record," a statement from the US Army said.
Ghana busts fake US embassy that issued India visas
December 5, 2016 03:56 IST
Investigations also uncovered a fake Dutch embassy, the State Department said. Officials in the Netherlands were not immediately reachable for comment on Sunday.
Mainstream relief as leftist candidate Alexander Van der Bellen wins in Austria
December 5, 2016 03:47 IST
With all votes except for absentee ballots counted, Van der Bellen had 51.68 percent of the vote to 48.32 percent for Norbert Hofer.
Demonstrators march in Brazil to support corruption crackdown
December 5, 2016 03:06 IST
Thousands gathered to demand accountability at a time when Latin America's biggest country is reeling from corruption scandals, political gridlock and a prolonged economic recession
Italians vote in referendum; PM Matteo Renzi vows to quit if he loses
December 5, 2016 02:57 IST
Italians are voting in a referendum on constitutional reforms that is being closely watched abroad to see if Italy is the next country to reject the political status quo.
Italy PM Matteo Renzi to speak soon: Government sources
December 5, 2016 02:49 IST
Exit polls are due to be released as soon as ballots close, but full results are not due until after 2.00 a.m. at the earliest
US: 46 claims filed in 2 months to priest abuse victims program
December 5, 2016 02:17 IST
It took 30 years for a former student to report he'd been sexually abused by a Roman Catholic priest. But it didn't take long to realize the priest wouldn't be held accountable in court.
No more room for the dead as Syria’s Aleppo is crushed
December 5, 2016 01:04 IST
The old Aleppo cemetery filled up a year ago. The new one filled up last week. Now the dead are left in the besieged enclave's streets, buried in backyards and overwhelming the morgues.
Veterans begin to assemble near Dakota Access protest camp
December 5, 2016 00:52 IST
The government has ordered people to leave the main encampment, which is on federal land in southern North Dakota, by Monday
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