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Hong Kong protesters set university's entrance on fire, as major violence unfolds (Videos)

A major flare up since Sunday, when the Honk Kong Polytechnic College was turned into a fortress, saw immense violence with protesters shooting arrows, hurling petrol bombs, before setting the university and the nearby bridges on fire.

Nov 18, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Singapore: Vietnamese man decapitated after falling from 15th-storey hotel room

Dead body of Singapore 'parrot man' found at foot of Geylang Bahru block

Singapore parrot man dies in very mysterious circumstances and police has not revealed any details on the cause of death

Nov 18, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore army to detonate WWII bomb found along Jiak Kim Street; traffic route changed

Condo residents, hotel guests told to vacate respective buildings before authorities start disposal operation

Nov 18, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Will Tiananmen repeat in Hong Kong? Police say they may use live bullets in University standoff

Hong Kong Polytechnic University Student Union president Dereke Liu said riot police stormed the campus and several students were injured.

Nov 18, 2019

By Jacob J

US, South Korea postpone military drills to facilitate North Korea peace effort

US and South Korean militaries would remain at a high state of readiness despite the move, and denied that the decision to postpone the drills was a concession to North Korea

Nov 17, 2019

By Reuters

Russia begins moving captured Ukrainian ships before possible handover

Russia seized the ships off the coast of Crimea in November last year after opening fire on them and wounding several sailors

Nov 17, 2019

By Reuters

Venice braces for 'tough day' as another very high tide looms

Venice, beloved around the world for its canals, historic architecture and art, suffered its worst flooding in 50 years on Tuesday

Nov 17, 2019

By Reuters

Hong Kong campus protesters shoot bows and arrows, set fire

Several protesters fired arrows from rooftops at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University amid some of the most dramatic scenes in over five months of unrest in the Chinese-ruled city

Nov 17, 2019

By Reuters

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Corbyn - We will not do coalition deal after Dec 12 election

Four opinion polls published on Saturday put Labour between 10 and 17 percentage points behind PM Boris Johnson's Conservatives

Nov 17, 2019

By Reuters

Schools to remain closed as Hong Kong braces for more protests

Schools were officially closed on November 14 and 15 as transport chaos gripped the city, although many opted to shut earlier last week, as per reports

Nov 17, 2019

By IANS

Gotabaya Rajapaksa claims victory as Sajith Premadasa concedes defeat in SL prez polls

Sajith Premadasa of the New Democratic Front (NDF) conceded defeat and has decided to step down as the ruling party's Deputy Leader

Nov 17, 2019

By IANS

Indian national falls to his death at Shaw Plaza while carrying out housekeeping works

The 30-year-old unidentified man, employed by Express 21, was carrying out housekeeping works in Shaw Plaza at 360 Balestier Road

Nov 17, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Princess Eugenie and Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Prince Andrew makes disastrous admissions in sensational chat over sex slaves and deep ties with Jeffrey Epstein

The UK royal playboy, whose marriage with Sarah Fergusan in the 1980s had hogged international limelight, is sinking in the Epstein mess.

Nov 17, 2019

By Jacob J

26 children hidden inside 'false wall' in basement in Colorado daycare, police say

The department immediately suspended the daycare's license while it investigates, the agency said in a statement.

Nov 17, 2019

By Suman Varandani

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Trump grants pardon to 2 US soldiers, clears promotion for 1; all accused of war crimes

US President Donald Trump, who is also the commander-in-chief of the US armed forces granted pardon to two army officers

Nov 16, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

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Hong Kong protesters set university's entrance on fire, as major violence unfolds (Videos)

Dead body of Singapore 'parrot man' found at foot of Geylang Bahru block

Singapore army to detonate WWII bomb found along Jiak Kim Street; traffic route changed

Will Tiananmen repeat in Hong Kong? Police say they may use live bullets in University standoff

US, South Korea postpone military drills to facilitate North Korea peace effort

Russia begins moving captured Ukrainian ships before possible handover

Venice braces for 'tough day' as another very high tide looms

Hong Kong campus protesters shoot bows and arrows, set fire

Corbyn - We will not do coalition deal after Dec 12 election

Schools to remain closed as Hong Kong braces for more protests

Gotabaya Rajapaksa claims victory as Sajith Premadasa concedes defeat in SL prez polls

Indian national falls to his death at Shaw Plaza while carrying out housekeeping works

Prince Andrew makes disastrous admissions in sensational chat over sex slaves and deep ties with Jeffrey Epstein

26 children hidden inside 'false wall' in basement in Colorado daycare, police say

Trump grants pardon to 2 US soldiers, clears promotion for 1; all accused of war crimes

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