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UN moves to prevent child marriage

UN moves to prevent child marriage

UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations on Friday, November 21, 2014, adopted the first-ever resolution calling on governments to stop child marriages, despite misgivings from countries who had hoped to include sex education as key to preventing the practice. About 15 million girls worldwide become... read more »

11 die at Magaya crusade…Cops teargas co...

11 die at Magaya crusade…Cops teargas congregants, spark stampede

The incident occurred at around 10pm on Thursday soon after the service, which attracted about 30,000 congregants. The injured sustained broken legs, ribs, bruises all over their bodies while some dislocated joints. In a bid to maintain order, police closed all the exits forcing the PHD members to... read more »

Al-Shabab militants kill 28 in Kenya bus...

Al-Shabab militants kill 28 in Kenya bus: Police

Nairobi: Al-Shabab militants from Somalia hijacked a bus in Kenya’s north and killed 28 non-Muslims on board after they had been singled out from the rest of the passengers, police officials said on Saturday.Two police officers said that the bus traveling to the capital Nairobi with 60... read more »

Kisan Vikas Patra Vs Bank FD: What You S...

Kisan Vikas Patra Vs Bank FD: What You Should Know

The government recently relaunched erstwhile popular small savings scheme Kisan Vikas Patra to provide more investment options with the aim to raise the savings rate in the country. But financial planners say the Kisan Vikas Patra can be a good investment option for people who don’t have... read more »

In airstrikes, US targets terror cell said to be plotting an attack

WASHINGTON: US forces took advantage of the airstrikes against the Islamic State extremist group in Syria to try to simultaneously wipe out the leadership of an unrelated cell of veterans... read more »

Australian Police Kill ‘Known Terror Suspect’

Australian police have shot and killed a “known terror suspect” after he stabbed two officers outside a police station in Melbourne. The 18-year-old attacked the officers with a... read more »

Maharashtra: If Sena-BJP close deal, Congress can corner NCP

After the BJP and Shiv Sena played out the waiting game between themselves on seat sharing, there seems to be little option left for the ruling combine, the Congress and the NCP, in... read more »

SC to decide fate of 218 coal blocks today

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will on Wednesday decide the fate of the 218 coal blocks, which were allocated to companies illegally by the Centre. The top court had earlier declared all 218... read more »

Tips to survive festive cravings

Even the most strong-willed and health-conscious will give in to temptation. Moreover, it’s no fun to always say `no’. The best way to avoid gaining the extra kilos on your hips and waist... read more »