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Singapore decks up for a gala Diwali with special trains, festive...

The Singapore government launched a special Diwali' theme decoration train on its North Eastern Line (NEL) to celebrate...

18 Oct 2016 11:46 AM IST

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Britons re-enact historic Battle of Hastings on its 950th anniversary

The famous battle between William of Normandy and Anglo-Saxon King Harold ended in the latter's death in 1066 AD.

17 Oct 2016 10:05 AM IST

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The world this week

Important events in the world this week.

15 Oct 2016 8:58 PM IST

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'Long live the King!': Thais mourn Bhumibol Adulyadej

Millions of Thais donned black Friday as grieving nation prepared to hold traditional Buddhist ceremonies for their...

14 Oct 2016 3:16 PM IST

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Thailand's beloved king, unifying figure, dies at 88

Officially known as King Rama IX, he descended from the Chakri dynasty which came to power in Thailand in the late...

13 Oct 2016 9:47 PM IST

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Muslims across the world observe Muharram

Not just men, even small children participate in the ceremony and swing the sharp blades, slashing their skin.

12 Oct 2016 12:45 PM IST

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Aftereffects of Hurricane Matthew to linger in North Carolina

North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory warned that cities along rivers in eastern North Carolina needed to be prepared for...

10 Oct 2016 1:41 PM IST

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Fears of cholera upsurge in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew

Roads in Florida, Georgia and North and South Carolina were jammed and gas stations, food stores ran out of supplies.

7 Oct 2016 10:38 AM IST

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Cheers to Oktoberfest, Germany's yearly celebration of beer

About 5.6 million people visited the world's largest beer festival during the last 17 days.

6 Oct 2016 3:47 PM IST

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Hurricane Matthew hammers Haiti and Cuba, bears down on US

Twice destroyed by hurricanes in the 18th century, Les Cayes was hit hard by Matthew.

5 Oct 2016 10:27 AM IST

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Dozens killed in stampede during Eithiopian religious event

The stampede was triggered when police fired teargas and warning shots to disperse anti-government protesters at the...

3 Oct 2016 11:03 AM IST

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Syria: Children of Aleppo bear brunt of violent onslaught

Nearly 100 children were killed in a single week in Aleppo as Syrian and Russian warplanes sought to bombard eastern...

1 Oct 2016 1:44 PM IST