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2 Dec 2015

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US, UK, Germany unite against ISIS

The UK House of Commons will debate today, whether Britain should begin airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria.

2 Dec 2015

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Zuckerberg to donate 99% of his Facebook shares

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Dr. Priscilla Chan announced that they will donate 99% of their Facebook shares in their lifetime for charitable purposes.

1 Dec 2015

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Burkina Faso elects new President

Roch Marc Kabore won Burkina Faso's elections with more than 53% of votes, marking an end to the transitional period following Mr Compaore's removal.

30 Nov 2015

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Turkey gets €3 Bn and EU membership promise

The European Union and Turkey agreed at a meeting on a "historic" 3 billion Euro ($3.2 billion) assistance deal to check the flood of Syrian refugees and other migrants into Europe.

30 Nov 2015

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The Paris Climate Conference (COP21) begins

The 21st session of the Conference of Parties will convene from 29 Nov to 15 Dec 2015 in Paris.

30 Nov 2015

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Burkina Faso casts its votes in Presidential elections

Burkina Faso held its first elections since a popular rebellion overthrew the West African nation's longtime head and started a tumultuous period of transition.

30 Nov 2015

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India, Goa not removed from 'safe destination' list

Ekaterina Belyakova, the Russian Information Centre head in Goa clarified that Russia had "not removed" India or Goa from the list of safe destinations.

29 Nov 2015

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India taken off Russia's safe travel destinations list

According to a recent INTERFAX report, India has been struck off Russia's safe travel destinations list

29 Nov 2015

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Putin puts sanctions on Turkey

President Vladimir Putin signed a decree imposing a string of punitory economic sanctions (effective immediately) against Turkey highlighting anger towards the country for downing their warplane.

28 Nov 2015

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UK at risk of prosecution for war crimes

Britain could be prosecuted for war crimes over growing evidence that missiles it sold to Saudi Arabia were used against civilians in Yemen.

28 Nov 2015

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Pope celebrates 50 years of canonization of martyrs

Pope Francis celebrated the Mass in front of thousands in Uganda.

28 Nov 2015

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Russia strengthens defenses in Syria amid Turkish row

Russia strengthened its anti-aircraft defenses in Syria by moving a cruiser towards the coast and deploying new missiles at its main base.

28 Nov 2015

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Barack-8 marks new chapter in India-Israel military cooperation

The Israeli military administered a successful test of the Barak-8 missile.

26 Nov 2015

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Japan to deploy troops near disputed islands

Japan is planning to deploy about 500 ground troops on a southern island to bolster defence in the region including nearby disputed East China Sea islands.

26 Nov 2015

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Dialogue only way out in Kenya: Pope

Pope Francis on the first leg of his African tour said that the Christian and Muslim leaders in Kenya had to engage in a dialogue to safeguard against the "barbarous" Islamic extremist assaults

26 Nov 2015

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IS claims responsibility for Tunisia bus bombing

The Islamic State group claimed in a statement that the suicide bombing on a bus in Tunisia was carried out by them.

26 Nov 2015

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Metro, schools open in Brussels amidst high security

Schools and many metro stations in Brussels have resumed after being sealed four days ago, as a safety measure following the Paris attacks.

25 Nov 2015

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UN launches 'Orange the World' campaign

United Nations launched 'Orange the World' campaign, a call to galvanise support for global action to end violence against women and girls.

24 Nov 2015

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Russian warplane shot down by Turkish forces

A Russian Su-24 warplane was shot down by Turkish F-16 jets at 7:24 am GMT.

24 Nov 2015

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After Mexicans & Muslims, Trump moves to target 'blacks'

Donald Trump lashed at the 'blacks', laced with incorrect and racially loaded murder statistics, a day after a black activist was assaulted by voters at a Donald Trump rally in Alabama.

24 Nov 2015

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Thai court indicts two for Erawan blast

Two men have been charged by the Thailand military court in connection with the bombing of Erawan shrine in Bangkok.

24 Nov 2015

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Five face trial for leaking Holy See scandal

Five people accused of 'leaking and publishing' secret documents revealing mismanagement in the Holy See are to go on trial.

23 Nov 2015

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Macri to be Argentina's next President

Mauricio Macri, the conservative opposition challenger won Argentina's presidential election.

23 Nov 2015

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16 hospitalised in New Orleans playground shooting

16 people were injured at a shootout in a city park in New Orleans, USA.

23 Nov 2015

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Belgium arrests 16 in relation with Paris attacks

In 22 raids conducted by the Belgian police, 16 people were arrested in relation with Paris attacks.

22 Nov 2015

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Bangladesh executes opposition leaders over 1971 war crimes

Bangladesh executed two opposition leaders, Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid, for war crimes committed in the 1971 independence struggle against Pakistan.

22 Nov 2015

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PM stresses on security cooperation: EAS

Speaking at the 10th East Asia Summit, PM Modi stressed on security cooperation.

21 Nov 2015

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EU to reconsider system of passport-free travel

Following the 13 November Paris attacks, many European countries including France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Hungary, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Sweden have established temporary border controls.

21 Nov 2015

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UNSC unanimously passes resolution to combat Islamic State

All 15 members of the United Nations Security Council voted to adopt a French-proposed resolution urging action against the Islamic State.

21 Nov 2015

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Mali declares state of emergency

A 10-day state of emergency has been declared by the government in Mali according to Malian state television.

20 Nov 2015

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Attack in Mali: Hostage situation ends

An unknown number of gunmen stormed the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako in Mali, Africa, taking 170 people hostage, and killing at least 27.

19 Nov 2015

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Paris attack primary suspect killed in raid

The French authorities announced that the key Belgian militant presumed of orchestrating the Paris terrorist attacks- Abdelhamid Abaaoud, was killed in the St. Denis police raid in the northern Paris suburb on 18 November.

19 Nov 2015

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UNHCR to be awarded Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2015 will be awarded to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

18 Nov 2015

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Bobby Jindal suspends USA Presidential campaign

Bobby Jindal suspended his Presidential campaign saying this was not his time.

17 Nov 2015

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Sinai plane crash- A definite act of 'terrorism'

The head of Russia's security service FSB Alexander Bortnikov confirmed that the Sinai plane crash which killed all 224 people on board "was an act of terrorism."

16 Nov 2015

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Beirut blasts: Entire terror network busted

According to interior minister of Lebanon, the entire network behind the suicide bombings in Beirut was arrested within 48 hours.

16 Nov 2015

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Nepal asks India to lift trade blockade

Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli entreating upon the Panchsheel principles requested India to "immediately lift the undeclared blockade" which has been imposed on Nepal.

15 Nov 2015

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Paris attacks: Obama's top issue at G20 summit

US President Barack Obama would consult world leaders at G20 summit in Turkey about the recent Paris terrorist attacks.

14 Nov 2015

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ISIS claim responsibility for the Paris attacks

ISIS issued a statement in French, Arabic and audio formats via its established communication channels claiming responsibility for the Paris attacks.

14 Nov 2015

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Jihadi John 'most likely' dead

U.S. Army Col. Steven Warren announced that a drone hit on 13 November had killed all jihadis in a targeted vehicle, and those hit most likely included Mohammed Emwazi or Jihadi John.