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January 22, 2019 8:19 PM

Russian long-range bomber crash-lands in Arctic, killing 2

<span style="color: #222222;">The Russian military has said that one of its long-range bombers has crash-landed in the Arctic, killing two of its crew of four. The Defense Ministry said, the Tu-22M3 bomber crashed today while landing in a blizzard in the Murmansk regi...

January 22, 2019 8:13 PM

Israel, US successfully test ballistic missile interceptors

<span style="color: #222222;">The Israeli and US defence ministries today said, they have successfully tested ballistic missile interceptors deployed at Israeli airbases. The tests came a day after the latest deadly exchange of fire between Israel and Iranian forces o...

January 22, 2019 7:36 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo accepts '18.8m deal over tax evasion

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has cut a deal with a court in Madrid over tax evasion charges, accepting an 18.8 million euros fine. The deal, agreed in advance, includes a 23-month jail sentence to Ronaldo. However, he would not spend a single day in prison as sentences of up to two years are...

January 22, 2019 6:23 PM

Russian court denies bail to US former Marine arrested on espionage charges

In Russia, a Moscow court today denied bail to a US former Marine who was arrested on espionage charges last month. Paul Whelan, 48, was taken into custody on 28th of last month by the Russian FSB security service. The agency said, he was caught while carrying out an act of espionage. Judge Dmitry P...

January 22, 2019 6:18 PM

Kamala Harris' run in US presidential race thrills Indian-Americans

Kamala Harris' run in the US presidential race has thrilled the Indian-American community. 54 year old Senator yesterday officially launched her campaign for the US presidential election in 2020 to take on President Donald Trump.  <br />''  &amp...

January 22, 2019 11:58 AM

Strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesian coast

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian coast early today. No tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage.<br />''  <br />''According to the United States Geological Survey the quake hit at ...

January 22, 2019 8:23 AM

World Economic Forum to begin in Davos today

The annual meet of World Economic Forum (WEF) will begin today in Davos. World leaders from across the globe will flock to the ski resort town on the Swiss Alps for five days to discuss what's ailing the world amid fears of the global economy sleepwalking into a crisis. <br ...

January 22, 2019 7:03 AM

Death toll in Mexico pipeline fire reaches 89

The death toll in a massive fire at an illegally tapped pipeline in Mexico rose to 89 as more of the injured have died at hospitals.<br />''<br />''Health Secretary Jorge Alcocer said 51 victims severely burned in the fire were still in hospitals, two ...

January 22, 2019 7:01 AM

Pakistan: 26 killed in fire after bus-truck collision near Hub

<span style="color: #222222;">In Pakistan, 26 people were killed and several others injured after a collision between a fuel-laden truck and a passenger bus in the Hub area of Balochistan. The accident took place in the Lasbela district when a bus carrying 40 passenge...

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