Society

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

Geostationary imagery of 2019's Typhoon Kammuri

9 dead as typhoon Phanfone slams Philippines

As per NDRRMC more than 100 domestic and international flights have been cancelled due to the typhoon

Dec 26, 2019

By IANS

Fake Apple AirPods: 2 men arrested for cheating online shoppers in Singapore

Singapore police advised members of the public to take precautions when shopping online and buy items from authorised dealers

Dec 26, 2019

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore crime

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

Thai pro-democracy party may face dissolution over cases

The second-largest opposition party in Thailand led by millionaire Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit might face two separate trials in court that could lead to the party's dissolution

Dec 25, 2019

By IANS

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

Over 20 kg of raw opium busted in Myanmar

On the same day, 16.85 kg of raw opium and 13,500 stimulant tablets were seized from another house in the same village later, as per reports

Dec 25, 2019

By IANS

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

China detains 99,000 telecom fraud suspects

The Chinese police have cracked 1,18,000 cases of telecom fraud during the "Cloud Sword" operation launched in June, the Ministry of Public Security stated

Dec 25, 2019

By IANS