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Mexico condemns 'police siege' at embassy in Bolivia

According to Mexican authorities, the Bolivian government led by interim president Jeanine Anez has mounted a police siege against its 'accredited personnel'

Dec 26, 2019

By IANS

Vladimir Putin's critic arrested, conscripted to Arctic military base

Ruslan Shaveddinov was seized from his home on Monday, flown 2,000 km to the remote Novaya Zemlya archipelago and conscripted to serve at the Arctic military base

Dec 26, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Woman tried to exploit husband by attempting to cash $1 million check

The 26-year-old woman from Florida arrested for trying to con her elderly husband a second time in Tampa

Dec 26, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

UN declares Malala Yousafzai decade's 'most famous teenager'

In 2014, Malala became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts for children's rights

Dec 26, 2019

By IANS

California's path-breaking anti-discriminatory law to come into effect in New Year

California begins the New Year with a step towards stopping discrimination against people of different communities for their hairstyle

Dec 26, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

'Extreme heat' to hit Australia's south-east

Across Sydney and the surrounding area, there were 318,000 residents in council areas who were facing high bushfire risks, mostly in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Gosford areas

Dec 26, 2019

By IANS

Japan executes man sentenced to death for 4 murders

The death sentence of the convict was handed out in 2005 but finalized after an appeal on November 10, 2011, for murders carried out in June 2003 in Fukuoka city

Dec 26, 2019

By IANS

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Benjamin Netanyahu rushed off-stage after rocket fired from Gaza into Israel

In retaliation, the Israeli Air Force struck a number of Hamas terror targets in Gaza, the IDF stated

Dec 26, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Bronx muggers brutally attack two people, make away with just $1 in loot

While the 29-years-old victim was not grievously injured, the 60-years-old victim sustained critical injuries

Dec 25, 2019

By Jeevan Biswas

Hartsville police arrest two women in kidnapping, shooting case

Hartsville police have arrested two of the three accused of trying to rob a man in two different situations

Dec 25, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Italy earthquake: More tremors expected as Apennine fault system sets off domino effect

After France, Italy approves digital tax on tech giants

Following the footsteps of France, Italy has approved a new tax to be levied on large tech companies, a move that is likely to put more strains on the country's relations with the US

Dec 25, 2019

By IANS

14-month-old baby from Simpsonville dies due to father's abuse

Father attacks 14-month-old baby by throwing it against the furniture and hitting the baby's head on the wall

Dec 25, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

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Pope defends migrants, calls for peace in Christmas message

Pope Francis singled out the persecution of Christians by militant groups of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Nigeria and asked God to console those who suffer for their faith

Dec 25, 2019

By Reuters

Some holiday cheer by Santa look alike for Christmas because 'Tis the season of joy

The Santa look-alike robbed the bank on Christmas eve and shared money with bystanders while waiting for the police to arrest him

Dec 25, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Convict on parole kills mother leaving terrified children to fend for themselves

Man arrested for homicide that happened in October for killing mother of two young children who were asleep in the next room when the incident happened

Dec 25, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

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