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January 2, 2017 8:18 AM

Istanbul: Hunt underway for gunman killed 39 people including 2 Indian

Police in Istanbul, Turkey are hunting for a gunman who opened fire at a nightclub, killing at least 39 people including two Indians. The attack happened at Reina nightclub celebrating new year. <br/><br/>Officials say some 15 foreigners were killed, including citizens from Israel, Franc...

January 2, 2017 8:17 AM

Istanbul: Hunt underway for gunman killed 39 people including 2 Indian

Police in Istanbul, Turkey are hunting for a gunman who opened fire at a nightclub, killing at least 39 people including two Indians. The attack happened at Reina nightclub celebrating new year. <br/><br/>Officials say some 15 foreigners were killed, including citizens from Israel, Franc...

January 1, 2017 8:03 PM

2 Indians killed in Istanbul nightclub terror attack, tweets Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said, two Indian nationals lost their lives in terror attack in Istanbul, Turkey. In a tweet, Ms Swaraj disclosed the name of victims as Mr.Abis Rizvi son of former Rajya Sabha MP and Ms. Khushi Shah from Gujarat. She expressed grief over the incident and ...

January 1, 2017 8:02 PM

UN Security Council approves Russian-drafted resolution on Syria ceasefire

The UN Security Council unanimously passed a resolution drafted by Russia, last night, that endorses a nationwide Syrian ceasefire, which was earlier brokered by Moscow and Ankara. The Security Council also expressed its support for the efforts taken by Russia and Turkey and aimed at stopping violen...

January 1, 2017 6:54 PM

British public fears rise of fascism after Trump's win: Survey

The British public is fearful of the rise of fascism around the world in the wake of Donald Trump's election victory in the US, and the Brexit referendum in the UK. This is according to a new survey released today.&apos;<br/><br/>The study by BMG Research for 'The Independent&#...

January 1, 2017 6:47 PM

Suicide bombers kill 9 south of Iraq's capital

Iraqi officials say a pair of suicide bombers detonated their explosives belts at a checkpoint south of Baghdad today, killing nine people. They included four members of the security forces. The police and hospital officials said the attack near the holy Shiite city of Najaf also wounded 22. <br/...

January 1, 2017 6:33 PM

2017 will be good if people do good; decries terrorism: Pope

Pope Francis in his New Year's greetings today declared 2017 will be good to the degree that people do good and reject hatred as he prayed for those courageously dealing with terrorism gripping the world in "fear and bewilderment." Francis was speaking to a crowd of 50,000 pilgrims, t...

January 1, 2017 6:32 PM

Thousands march to protest bid to unseat Hong Kong lawmakers

Thousands of protesters, chanting "Sovereignty belongs to the people!" marched through Hong Kong on New Year's Day to protest at the government's legal bid to unseat some pro-democracy lawmakers.The four popularly elected legislators, who led the rally, were the latest targets of...

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