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World's richest man: Forbes ranks Jeff Bezos at top of the list

Bezos' fortune increased by $39.2 billion in 2017 - the largest up move in anyone's net worth recorded by Forbes last year.

Mar 7, 2018

By IANS

Oscars viewership hits record low, Trump takes a dig

The Oscars ceremony saw host Jimmy Kimmel cracking a joke about Trump as he addressed "Get Out" director Jordan Peele.

Mar 7, 2018

By IANS

President Donald Trump arrives aboard Air Force One at Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Florida

Porn Star sues US President Trump over 'hush agreement'

Daniels, who real name is Stephanie Clifford, filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles that claims the nondisclosure agreement is invalid and she is free to publicly discuss the Trump tryst.

Mar 7, 2018

By IANS

US will gain nothing by imposing tariffs, says Australian PM

Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Philip Lowe, said the decision to impose tariffs on such products is "highly regrettable".

Mar 7, 2018

By IANS

France to fix age of sexual consent at 15

Current laws in France criminalize sex with children under the age of 15 but prosecutors must prove that the sexual act was forced.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

Sri Lanka to declare Emergency after communal clashes

The government strongly condemned the violence and vowed to take stern action against the perpetrators.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a grand military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the North Korean Army

Kim Jong-un to meet S. Korean leader at April summit

The inter-Korean summit between Moon and Kim will be held at the joint security area of Panmunjeom.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

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Singapore: Taxi driver hits 7 motorbikes, 1 car after losing control of vehicle

Reports said that there were no reports of any injury due to the incident that took place at the carpark of Block 1, Jalan Kukoh.

Mar 6, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Young couples willing to buy new flats can have income assessment postponed

The Ministry of National Development (MND) and HDB said the couples need to remain employed at the time of their flat application.

Mar 6, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

S. Korean politician resigns after sexual misconduct allegations

In a Facebook post, Ahn "begged forgiveness" for his "foolish behaviour" and said denials issued by his office were untrue.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

Singapore: 67-year-old man jailed for molesting teenager on MRT train

A 67-year-old Singapore man has been jailed for 13 months in jail for molesting a 13-year-old girl on an MRT train.

Mar 6, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

New tool may identify risk for post-surgical dislocations: Study

An artificial joint comprising a ball and socket is implanted to replace the natural ball and socket in the pelvis, enabling movement that is typical of the hip joint.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS

New Zealand records hottest summer in 2018

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) said that the daily temperatures were recorded at an average of 18.8 degrees Celsius.

Mar 6, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India living in many centuries simultaneously: Shabana Azmi

India is living in many centuries in different parts of the country simultaneously. We had a woman President, woman Prime Minister, woman politicians, but at the same time there are several girl children being killed because they are girls.

Mar 6, 2018

By IANS