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Texas Elector says he is not voting for Trump

07 December 2016, 05:51

Each state is awarded electoral vote for each House member, and 1 electoral vote for each senator, (giving each state at minimum 3 electoral votes, as each state has 2 senators and at least 1 House member). "I would rather see it where you went with ...

Euro Slides as Renzi Defeat Puts Spotlight on Stricken Banks

06 December 2016, 06:59

Besides the "anti-establishment" 5-Stars, the outcome energized another "anti" party, the anti-immigrant Northern League, an ally of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, a candidate in France's presidential race. Italian Premier Matteo Renzi is fla...

Bengal opposition parties flay Mamata for dragging army into politics

05 December 2016, 01:51

Accusing the Modi government of making a "wrong and concocted" statement in Parliament regarding the deployment of Army, Banerjee said her voice could not be stifled by "hatching conspiracy and showing force". "This is highly objectionable", Mamata s...

Controversy in Russia over Holocaust ice dance routine

04 December 2016, 01:02

They performed to the song " Beautiful That Way ", which is from the 1997 Italian Holocaust film Life Is Beautiful , and is sung by a Jewish Israeli singer Acinoam "Noa" Nini. Ms Navka's performance has been met with disbelief and shock across socia...

United Nations imposes new sanctions on North Korea

04 December 2016, 01:02

Most notably, the new resolution places tighter restrictions on the DPRK's export of coal. Pyongyang said the success of the blast at the Pyunggye-ri nuclear test site meant it could produce "at will a variety of smaller, lighter and diversified ...

Lawsuits seek to block or halt Wisconsin, Michigan recounts

03 December 2016, 10:39

MI state attorney general Bill Schuette filed a lawsuit Friday to stop a scheduled recount in his state, saying Stein received far too few votes to necessitate a recount . Commonwealth Court has scheduled a Monday hearing on the recount pe...

Gun-wielding student at Utah school disarmed by his mum

Gun-wielding student at Utah school disarmed by his mum

03 December 2016, 10:39

The suspect, whose name is being withheld because he's a juvenile, has been booked on suspicion of theft of a firearm and taking a weapon into a school. The school pep band played in the lobby and counselor s were available to talk, said Chris Willia...

Rape used for ethnic cleansing in South Sudan, says UN team

Rape used for ethnic cleansing in South Sudan, says UN team

03 December 2016, 10:36

Of these, 70% (64) involved violence against humanitarian personnel/assets, while 20 per cent (18) involved interference in humanitarian action, including interference in administrative matters (4), illegal or arbitrary taxation (4) and expulsion of ...

You were PM when worst corruption scandals happened: FM to Manmohan

02 December 2016, 01:39

Modi's comments have hurt the Opposition's feelings, the TMC leader said, demanding that he withdraw them and apologise, drawing protests from treasury benches. I want to ask the PM whether he can name any country where people have deposited their mo...

Erdogan piles pressure on European Union over accession talks

02 December 2016, 01:38

It's unclear whether Turkey could follow through with a threat to reopen routes for migrants, and any possible such move could be met with border closings on the European Union side. Up to now we have spent $15bn". Several EU members nonetheless ma...

Seven Indian soldiers killed in attack on army base near Jammu

02 December 2016, 01:41

The terrorists reportedly positioned themselves inside the building, making it hard to rescue family members of some officers stranded because of the gunfire. "The operation was halted due to darkness yesterday [Tuesday] evening", sources said. An ...

Peace deal signed in Colombia

Peace deal signed in Colombia

02 December 2016, 01:34

The two sides began peace talks in November 2012. The rebel leader also congratulated Donald Trump on his victory and called on the president-elect to continue strong US support for Colombia on its path to peace. President Santos said the cost of t...

Police Say Rebels Attack Indian Army Base in Kashmir

Police Say Rebels Attack Indian Army Base in Kashmir

02 December 2016, 01:38

Armed militants attacked an Indian army base near the border with Pakistan early Tuesday, killing two soldiers, police said. Meanwhile, security forces on November 29 foiled an infiltration bid by a group of militants who tried to sneak in from Pak...

Laws of war systematically disregarded in Syria

Laws of war systematically disregarded in Syria

02 December 2016, 01:35

The Observatory estimates that at least 50,000 people fled rebel-held districts in Aleppo, with 20,000 going to government-held territories and 30,000 moving to Kurdish-controlled districts. Syrian regime forces have recently stepped up attacks on op...

Whitlock on shortlist for BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Whitlock on shortlist for BBC Sports Personality of the Year

01 December 2016, 04:58

The tennis star from Dunblane has been named on the shortlist, which is dominated by medallists from the Olympics and Paralympics in Rio. Vardy is up against a host of Olympic and Paralympic heroes as well as Bale, Andy Murray and golfer Danny Wil...

Democrats Bring Fight Over Bannon Appointment to Financial Services Sector

Democrats Bring Fight Over Bannon Appointment to Financial Services Sector

30 November 2016, 05:25

The letter lists several controversial headlines from Breitbart News, an organization Bannon used to run and accuses him of promoting prejudice and bigotry through his writings and opinions. "We urge you to condemn this appointment immediately and w...

Some blacks applaud Castro legacy of racial equality

30 November 2016, 05:21

After Cuba began providing free health care and public education, Castro was embraced by progressives the world round for offering a functioning alternative to capitalist nations they saw as dominated by avarice. The first JetBlue Airways flight from...

Green Party-backed group wants a recount in Pennsylvania

Green Party-backed group wants a recount in Pennsylvania

30 November 2016, 05:14

In a tweet-storm Sunday morning, Trump attacked the Green Party-backed efforts to recount the vote in the key states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania this weekend, calling the effort "sad, ' while criticizing the Clinton campaign's participat...

Mugabe, Zuma among leaders to pay tribute to Castro

30 November 2016, 05:14

A man holds a portrait of Fidel Castro during a rally honoring the deceased Cuban leader at the Revolution Plaza in Havana , Cuba. Yet few leaders from the world's major powers are heading to the Caribbean island, with many sending second tier off...

BJP wins local bodies polls in Gujarat

30 November 2016, 05:14

The BJP also wrested Gondal taluka from the Congress, winning 18 of the total 22 seats. The party-wise tally: BJP (851), Shiv Sena (514), NCP (638), Congress (643), MNS (16), BSP (9), CPM (12), local coalitions (384), Independents (324), unrecognis...

Assad seizes half of rebel Aleppo

Assad seizes half of rebel Aleppo

29 November 2016, 05:45

ABC News looks at the recent developments in the long-embattled city. "We've been under siege for the past three months", said Alaeddine Hilal, a 45-year-old trader who lives between the Hulluk and Haidariyeh neighborhoods, speaking by phone.

Shilpa Shetty gets trolled for Animal Farm misunderstanding

Shilpa Shetty gets trolled for Animal Farm misunderstanding

29 November 2016, 05:40

As odd as it is, the newspaper asked none other than Bollywood's lady million her review on popular and stimulating novels like Harry potter and Lord of the Rings being introduced as part of school curriculum for kids. It is a dark dystopian sa...

Shipla Shetty trolled for mistaking Animal Farm as a book on animals

Shipla Shetty trolled for mistaking Animal Farm as a book on animals

29 November 2016, 05:40

Shilpa then expressed her view saying, " Animal Farm can teach the little ones to love and care for animals ". On a more informational note for you, to decide if the book is of your kind, Animal Farm is an allegorical and dystopian novel, a p...

Modi tells BJP MPs, MLAs to submit bank transaction details

Modi tells BJP MPs, MLAs to submit bank transaction details

29 November 2016, 05:41

Sources, said Mr. Modi emphasised that it was important to lead by example in the campaign against black money. "The PM described the move as a fight against black money and said it is for the welfare of poor", Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth...

Trump adviser warns him not to pick Romney for Secretary of State

Trump adviser warns him not to pick Romney for Secretary of State

29 November 2016, 05:39

Mitt Romney may be a front-runner for Secretary of State , but he's no shoo-in. There are also leading contenders for other roles, including billionaire investor Wilbur Ross for commerce secretary, Chicago Cubs co-owner and Republican donor Todd...

Syria war: Thousands uprooted from rebel-held east Aleppo

28 November 2016, 10:13

Troops entered the key neighborhood of Masaken Hanano on Saturday, according to several sources , including civilians and the state-controlled news agency SANA. The regime's push came after intense bombardment with airstrikes, shells and barrel bomb...

IS recruiter Neil Prakash survived drone strike, arrested in Middle East

IS recruiter Neil Prakash survived drone strike, arrested in Middle East

28 November 2016, 09:59

His arrest by Australian and Turkish authorities has raised the possibility that he may be extradited to Australia to face a raft of charges following his three-year stint as one of Islamic State's most influential recruiters, propagandists and a...

Let's keep the Electoral College

27 November 2016, 05:16

President-elect Donald Trump has finally been declared the victor of MI state by just 10,704 votes, becoming the first Republican to do so in almost 30 years. All three states had been reliably Democratic in recent presidential elections. As we...

Syria army advances in rebel-held east Aleppo

27 November 2016, 05:15

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Thursday's toll, up from an earlier figure of 16 killed, was one of the heaviest since Assad forces launched an offensive on eastern Aleppo on November 15. Rebel forces also intensified rocket attacks on w...

France's Fillon seen as clear favourite in Sunday's conservatives primary

26 November 2016, 03:07

He favoured "deep and credible" reforms without what he called the "brutality" of Fillon's proposals. Around 8.5 million viewers watched the latest debate between the two right-wing candidates fighting in the French primary elections, a session in ...

'Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree'

26 November 2016, 03:02

Whenever you schedule your holiday party, the mood will be brighter if your guests can mingle around a brightly lit Christmas tree. "This is our fourth year and we've been bringing the kids each year", Ashley said. Attendance has steadily grown, an...

Trump says he'll forgo salary as US president

Trump says he'll forgo salary as US president

24 November 2016, 12:42

Trump , who will take office as U.S. president on January 20, told protesters not to fear his presidency. During the election campaign, Mr. Trump had warned that for countries which do not accept these illegal immigrants, he would enforce the leg...

From soldiers to midwives, Turkey dismisses 15000 more after coup bid

From soldiers to midwives, Turkey dismisses 15000 more after coup bid

24 November 2016, 12:42

The decrees also ordered the closure of 375 associations, nine provincial press outlets and 19 health institutions. Since the coup attempt Turkey has sacked or suspended more than 100,000 members of the military, ... A senior Turkish politician a...

PM Modi seeks people's opinion on demonetisation

PM Modi seeks people's opinion on demonetisation

24 November 2016, 12:37

Addressing the protest rally at the Jantar Mantar, the West Bengal Chief Minister dubbed Modi a "Hitler" and said the country is not secure under his rule. While the Congress, BSP, TMC and CPI (M) among others wanted a resolution condoling the deaths...

Political Parties Ask INEC To Shift Ondo Elections

Political Parties Ask INEC To Shift Ondo Elections

23 November 2016, 09:11

The convener said not less than 20 political parties had already signified interest in the postponement of the election, adding that going ahead with it would raise suspicion, which could lead to stiff reactions. Although INEC has said that it is goi...