Sunday, 31 December 2017

After 2nd Bout With Cancer, Seeking to Heal His Body and Mind


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The Acrobatic Artwork That Pretty Much Sums Up 2017


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What to Cook This Week


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Merkel’s Wishes for 2018: More Empathy and a New Government


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Iran cuts social media access as unrest turns deadly

  1. Iran cuts social media access as unrest turns deadly  Economic Times
  2. Iran warns protesters who pose major challenge to country's leadership  The Indian Express
  3. Iran protests: Telegram and Instagram restricted  BBC News
  4. The Iranian Regime Has Learned to Fear Protesters  Haaretz
  5. Iran restricts social media and issues stern warning to protesters  CNNFull coverage

Sydney Extravaganza To Kick Off Global New Year Parties

  1. Sydney Extravaganza To Kick Off Global New Year Parties  NDTV
  2. Sydney extravaganza kicks off global New Year parties  Economic Times
  3. In Pics: 2018 New Year celebrations across the world  Hindustan Times
  4. Happy New Year 2018: STUNNING photos of the world welcoming the New Year  The Indian ExpressFull coverage

Why Palestine's envoy who shared dais with Hafiz Saeed is not as innocent as Ramallah claims

  1. Why Palestine's envoy who shared dais with Hafiz Saeed is not as innocent as Ramallah claims  India Today
  2. Pakistan defends Hafiz Saeed's participation in rally  The Hindu
  3. Envoy, Hafiz Saeed sharing stage an unintended mistake: Palestine to India  Business Standard
  4. Rally with Hafiz Saeed: India gets Palestine to recall its Pakistan envoy  The Indian ExpressFull coverage

18 dead in attack on Afghan funeral: Officials

  1. 18 dead in attack on Afghan funeral: Officials  Times of India
  2. 15 killed as suicide bomber targets funeral in Afghanistan  The Hindu
  3. Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 17 at Funeral in Afghanistan  New York TimesFull coverage

In 2017, Pakistan's Army Proved It Still Has a Firm Grip on the Civilian Administration

  1. In 2017, Pakistan's Army Proved It Still Has a Firm Grip on the Civilian Administration  The Wire
  2. Ousted Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif leaves for Saudi Arabia  Financial Express
  3. Nawaz Sharif not negotiating any deal: Spokesperson  SAMAA TV News PakistanFull coverage

6 Killed As Seaplane Crashes Near Sydney Ahead Of New Year Celebrations

  1. 6 Killed As Seaplane Crashes Near Sydney Ahead Of New Year Celebrations  NDTV
  2. Four Britons feared dead after seaplane crash near Sydney  The Guardian
  3. New Year's Eve Seaplane Crash Kills Six People in Sydney  Newsweek
  4. Six dead in Hawkesbury seaplane crash  Daily Telegraph
  5. NYE tragedy as six die after joyride  9news.com.auFull coverage

We hit the streets to find out your New Year's Resolutions

  1. We hit the streets to find out your New Year's Resolutions  Gloucestershire Live
  2. How did News Year's resolutions start, why do people make them and how long are they kept?  The SunFull coverage

Xi Jinping pledges to continue economic reforms in China, says the country will defend authority of UN

  1. Xi Jinping pledges to continue economic reforms in China, says the country will defend authority of UN  Firstpost
  2. China: In New Year message, Xi Jinping vows Beijing will be the 'keeper of international order'  Scroll.in
  3. China`s Xi Jinping vows to support UN, boost living standards  Zee NewsFull coverage

Residents prevented much worse attack in Egypt, recall witnesses

  1. Residents prevented much worse attack in Egypt, recall witnesses  The Indian Express
  2. Gunmen kill nine in Egypt church attack claimed by ISIL  The National
  3. Christians in shock after deadly attack on Coptic Church in Egypt  Eyewitness News
  4. Egypt Attack: Video Shows Church Gunman Walking Freely 10 Minutes After Deadly Shooting  HaaretzFull coverage

Papadopoulos brag to Australian diplomat was key factor in FBI's Russia probe: report

  1. Papadopoulos brag to Australian diplomat was key factor in FBI's Russia probe: report  NBCNews.com
  2. Trump versus the FBI  Center for Research on Globalization
  3. Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp  Coastweek
  4. To preserve our democracy we must end foreign meddling in US elections  Dallas News
  5. What the 'Coffee boy' knew  The AustralianFull coverage

Nigerian north state says 5247 Muslims killed from Boko Haram violence in four years

  1. Nigerian north state says 5247 Muslims killed from Boko Haram violence in four years  The Indian Express
  2. Cameroon: 1 killed, 28 wounded after female suicide bomber blows herself up in cafe  Firstpost
  3. Boko Haram: State of Counter-Insurgency Operations By Colonel Timothy Antigua  PRNigeria News (press release)Full coverage

Lost WWI-era Australian submarine discovered

  1. Lost WWI-era Australian submarine discovered  India Today
  2. Australian submarine lost during World War I discovered in Pacific Ocean  Daily News & AnalysisFull coverage

Kenya bus crash kills at least 30

  1. Kenya bus crash kills at least 30  CNN
  2. Dozens dead in head-on collision between bus and lorry in Kenya  The Guardian
  3. 36 dead in central Kenya bus crash  Zee News
  4. NTSA suspends night travel for long distance PSV's  Capital FM KenyaFull coverage

Police warn not to be 'alarmed' by heightened security at New Year's Eve celebrations

  1. Police warn not to be 'alarmed' by heightened security at New Year's Eve celebrations  Metro
  2. Western cities step up security for New Year's Eve after year of attacks  The National
  3. World Cities on Alert Ahead of New Year's Eve Festivities  Voice of AmericaFull coverage

Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 15 at Funeral in Afghanistan


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Even in Poland, Workers’ Wages Flow to North Korea


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‘Multiple’ Deputies Hit in Colorado Shooting, Officials Say


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Passing the Torch to the Next Generation of Volunteers


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Iran warns protesters who pose major challenge to country's leadership

  1. Iran warns protesters who pose major challenge to country's leadership  The Indian Express
  2. Iran warns protesters will 'pay the price' as unrest turns deadly  Times of India
  3. All you need to know about the anti-government protests in Iran  The Hindu
  4. The Iranian Regime Has Learned to Fear Protesters  Haaretz
  5. CEO says Iran blocking messaging app after issuing warning to protesters  CNNFull coverage

15 Dead As Suicide Attacker Blows Himself Up At Afghan Funeral

  1. 15 Dead As Suicide Attacker Blows Himself Up At Afghan Funeral  NDTV
  2. 15 killed as suicide bomber targets funeral in Afghanistan  The Hindu
  3. Afghanistan: Suicide attack at funeral kills 15, ISIS claims responsibility  India TodayFull coverage

This New Year special for millenium youth: Modi

  1. This New Year special for millenium youth: Modi  ABP LIVEFull coverage

South Korea seizes second ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea

  1. South Korea seizes second ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea  Times of India
  2. Seoul seizes Panama ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea: Report  Business Standard
  3. South Korea seizes second ship amid North Korea sanctions row  CNNFull coverage

New Zealand ushers in New Year 2018; here is how the country celebrated

  1. New Zealand ushers in New Year 2018; here is how the country celebrated  Financial Express
  2. Celebrations begin as New Zealand welcomes 2018  Business Standard
  3. WATCH: New Zealand welcomes the New Year with a fireworks show  Al-Arabiya
  4. New Year celebrations LIVE UPDATES: New Zealand, Australia welcomes 2018 with spectacular fireworks  The Indian ExpressFull coverage

Six dead as seaplane crashes into Sydney river ahead of New Year celebrations

  1. Six dead as seaplane crashes into Sydney river ahead of New Year celebrations  NBCNews.com
  2. Sydney seaplane crash: Six dead as plane crashed into Hawkesbury River in Australia  Financial Express
  3. Britons feared dead as seaplane crashes into river near Sydney  Independent.ie
  4. Britons feared among the dead in seaplane crash tragedy  9news.com.auFull coverage

Ousted Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif leaves for Saudi Arabia

  1. Ousted Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif leaves for Saudi Arabia  Financial Express
  2. Nawaz Sharif arrives in Saudi, to discuss "matters of national interest"  Business Standard
  3. Pakistan army, Nawaz Sharif likely to reach political deal  Hindustan TimesFull coverage

Niagara Falls Turn Into A Winter Wonderland As Temperatures Drop Beyond Freezing Point

  1. Niagara Falls Turn Into A Winter Wonderland As Temperatures Drop Beyond Freezing Point  Indiatimes.comFull coverage

Congo launches violent crackdown on anti-president protests; one killed, several injured

  1. Congo launches violent crackdown on anti-president protests; one killed, several injured  Firstpost
  2. In Congo, 3 Killed and Altar Boys Arrested Amid Crackdown on Protests  New York Times
  3. Congo security forces accused of killing two during anti-government protests  ReutersFull coverage

Putin's New Year address: 'Peace and prosperity to our great Russia'

  1. Putin's New Year address: 'Peace and prosperity to our great Russia'  Hindustan Times
  2. Saint Petersburg Supermarket Attack Suspect Arrested  NDTV
  3. China ready to promote trust, cooperation with Russia in 2018  Economic Times
  4. The Observer view on how to make 2018 a better year  The Guardian
  5. Despite Trump's hopes, and critics' fears, US-Russia relations remain sour  CNBCFull coverage

Egypt Attack: Video Shows Church Gunman Walking Freely 10 Minutes After Deadly Shooting

  1. Egypt Attack: Video Shows Church Gunman Walking Freely 10 Minutes After Deadly Shooting  Haaretz
  2. Cairo shooting: Video shows Egypt gunman calmly walking away after killing nine people outside Coptic Christian church  The Independent
  3. Christians in shock after deadly attack on Coptic Church in Egypt  Eyewitness NewsFull coverage

Dozens killed in bus and lorry road crash in Kenya

  1. Dozens killed in bus and lorry road crash in Kenya  BBC News
  2. Dozens dead in head-on collision between bus and lorry in Kenya  The Guardian
  3. Kenya: 36 killed, 11 others injured after head-on collision between bus and lorry  Firstpost
  4. At least 30 dead, 18 hurt in Migaa bus-truck collision  The StandardFull coverage

Manchester flats fire: Three treated after blaze

  1. Manchester flats fire: Three treated after blaze  BBC News
  2. Blaze erupts at Manchester flats  The Times
  3. Fire breaks out in 12-storey building in Manchester, one injured  Hindustan TimesFull coverage

Why boys perform better on some science tests explained

  1. Why boys perform better on some science tests explained  India Today
  2. Boys perform better at some science tests than girls, but it is not because they are smarter  International Business Times UKFull coverage

For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency

  1. For Trump, a Year of Reinventing the Presidency  New York Times
  2. 2017: A Year of Elite Amnesia and Mass Resistance in the US  The Wire
  3. History of the world at year 1 after Trump  Aljazeera.com
  4. In A 30-Minute Interview, President Trump Made 24 False Or Misleading Claims  NDTVFull coverage

In Congo, 2 Killed and Altar Boys Arrested Amid Crackdown on Protests


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Laughter, Then Horror, as Flames Engulf Upscale Mumbai Restaurants


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Iran warns protesters will 'pay the price' as unrest turns deadly

  1. Iran warns protesters will 'pay the price' as unrest turns deadly  Livemint
  2. Protests in Iran continue for third day despite govt warnings; Tehran responds by blocking mobile internet  Firstpost
  3. Iranian government warns protesters will 'pay the price,' two deaths reported  CNN
  4. The Iranian Regime Has Learned to Fear Protesters  Haaretz
  5. Protests hit Tehran, 2 demonstrators reported killed in Iran town  The HinduFull coverage

Narendra Modi urges youths to register as voters, says their participation will be 'bedrock of New India'

  1. Narendra Modi urges youths to register as voters, says their participation will be 'bedrock of New India'  Firstpost
  2. English rendering of PMs address in Mann Ki Baat on 31.12.2017  Business Standard
  3. Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi talks of empowering 'New India' voters, strengthening ASEAN ties  International Business Times, India Edition
  4. As it happened | Modi welcomes ASEAN leaders for Republic Day on Mann Ki Baat  The HinduFull coverage

Seoul seizes Panama ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea: Report

  1. Seoul seizes Panama ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea: Report  Business Standard
  2. South Korea seizes another ship suspected of transferring oil to North Korea  The Hindu
  3. South Korea seizes second ship suspected of providing oil to North Korea  CNBC
  4. North Korea vows to press on with nuclear agenda as Russia denies trade violations  The GuardianFull coverage

Blast at funeral in eastern Afghanistan kills 15: Official

  1. Blast at funeral in eastern Afghanistan kills 15: Official  Times of India
  2. Blast at funeral in eastern Afghanistan kills six  The Hindu
  3. 12 killed in suicide attack at funeral in Afghanistan  Hindustan TimesFull coverage

Whodunnit? Saeed's top aide accuses ISI for humiliating Jadhav's family

  1. Whodunnit? Saeed's top aide accuses ISI for humiliating Jadhav's family  Deccan Chronicle
  2. Youths send shoes online to Pakistan high commission  Times of India
  3. "Women are Pak's favourite tool to silence dissidents"  ABP LIVE
  4. OPINION | Row Over Kulbhushan Jadhav's Meeting With Family Has Limited Significance at ICJ  News18Full coverage

Sydney seaplane crash: Six dead as plane crashed into Hawkesbury River in Australia

  1. Sydney seaplane crash: Six dead as plane crashed into Hawkesbury River in Australia  Financial Express
  2. Sydney plane crash: Four Britons feared to be among six dead after aircraft comes down in sea  The Independent
  3. Four Britons feared dead after sea plane crashes near Sydney  Telegraph.co.uk
  4. Sea plane crashes on Hawkesbury River with six people on board  PerthNowFull coverage

India, Pak Held Talks in Bangkok After Kulbhushan Jadhav's Family Met Him in Jail, Says Report

  1. India, Pak Held Talks in Bangkok After Kulbhushan Jadhav's Family Met Him in Jail, Says Report  News18
  2. India, Pakistan had covert NSA-level meet in Bangkok; Saeed, Kashmir likely discussed  International Business Times, India Edition
  3. India, Pakistan NSAs Meet in Bangkok to 'Discuss' Terrorism, Kashmir Unrest  India.com
  4. Doval talks Kashmir, border issues with Pak counterpart in Bangkok: Report  Kashmir Reader
  5. Pakistan, India NSAs met in Bangkok after Jadhav-family meeting  The Express TribuneFull coverage

New Year celebrations LIVE UPDATES: New Zealand welcomes 2018 with spectacular fireworks

  1. New Year celebrations LIVE UPDATES: New Zealand welcomes 2018 with spectacular fireworks  The Indian Express
  2. New Zealand rings in the New Year with stunning firework display from iconic Auckland Sky Tower  Evening StandardFull coverage

Nepal bans blind people and double amputees from climbing Everest

  1. Nepal bans blind people and double amputees from climbing Everest  The Guardian
  2. Nepal Bans Solo Climbers From Mount Everest  NDTV
  3. Nepal declares ban on solo, blind and double amputee climbers from Everest  The Indian ExpressFull coverage

Dozens dead in head-on collision between bus and lorry in Kenya

  1. Dozens dead in head-on collision between bus and lorry in Kenya  The Guardian
  2. Kenya: 36 killed, 11 others injured after head-on collision between bus and lorry  Firstpost
  3. 30 dead, 15 injured in central Kenya bus crash  Business Standard
  4. At least 30 dead, 18 hurt in Migaa bus-truck collision  The StandardFull coverage

Turkey Detains 20 Suspected ISIS Members, Including 15 Foreigners: Police

  1. Turkey Detains 20 Suspected ISIS Members, Including 15 Foreigners: Police  NDTV
  2. 200 suspected IS members detained for planning New Year attacks  The NewsFull coverage

Sydney extravaganza to kick off New Year celebrations around the globe

  1. Sydney extravaganza to kick off New Year celebrations around the globe  Business Standard
  2. Sydney extravaganza to kick off global New Year parties  The New Indian Express
  3. Police warn not to be 'alarmed' by heightened security at New Year's Eve celebrations  Metro
  4. Sydney lights up during New Year's Eve celebrations  NEWS.com.auFull coverage

Cairo church gunman walked off after killing

  1. Cairo church gunman walked off after killing  Independent.ie
  2. Egypt's Christians fear for safety at Christmas after church attack  The National
  3. Gunman kills 11 in attacks on Coptic church, Christian-owned shop in Egypt  Jordan TimesFull coverage