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US: Baltimore braced for massive protests over Freddie Gray death
The Maryland National Guard said on Twitter it had nearly 3,000 soldiers and airmen ready to help "keep the peace" in the city.
Climbing to resume on Mount Everest by next week: official
Climbing will resume on Mount Everest by next week after an earthquake-triggered avalanche that left 18 people dead on the world's highest peak, a Nepalese government official said on Thursday.
Air India slashes fare to earthquake-hit Kathmandu
This has been done for the benefit of the Indians who have been stranded in Nepal following earthquakes since Saturday.
Kathmandu airport closed, flights return to Delhi
A Spice Jet flight SG041, from Delhi to Kathmandu, returned to Delhi and was waiting for ground clearance at 3.20 pm to take off again for Kathmandu here.
Barack Obama pokes fun at political friends and foes at White House dinner
Obama's comedy routine at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner included a sly dig at Hillary Clinton, the current front-runner to be the Democratic candidate in the 2016 presidential election.
UK: Female journalist shows off cleavage to get free coffee
Drinking coffee in a good restaurant will surely burn a hole in one's pocket. But a young, beautiful female journalist has found a unique method to get free coffee.
Cigar smoking not a safe alternative to cigarettes
Cigar smoking is associated with many of the same fatal conditions as cigarette smoking, a new study has warned.
Woman falls into hole in London pavement
Emergency services were called when the woman vanished into a void outside a cafe on North End Road in Fulham, south-west London.
US mother kills 6 newborn babies, sentenced to life
Police said she concealed her pregnancies, gave birth at home, and choked and strangled the children with her hands just minutes after they were born.
China, Pakistan ink CPEC, 50 other deals on Xi Jinping's historic visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping formally unveiled the ambitious 3,000 km-long China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during his historic maiden state visit to Islamabad.
China wants to promote Indo-Pak peace talks amid Xi Jinping 's visit
China also said it will step up coordination with Pakistan on regional hotspot issues and deepen pragmatic cooperation.
PM Modi has raised India's profile on the world stage: Swraj Paul
Paul, the chairman of UK-based Caparo group, said that the last Indian leader to have the stature of Modi was Indira Gandhi and called upon the businesses to treat this moment as an "opportunity".
Australia foils alleged terror attack for Gallipoli centenary: Police
More than 200 police were involved in a series of raids in the southern city of Melbourne in the early hours of Saturday.