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Happy Birthday Malala Yousafzai: 10 Inspiring Quotes by the Nobel Prize Winner
The youngest Nobel Prize recipient has led a rather risky life in order to fight for the education of the girl child in a Taliban-dominated area. Malala, who had been shot with a bullet for her brave stand, did not step back even after the threats and att...
Carrying Messages of Defiance, Protest 'Lennon Walls' Spring Up Across Hong Kong
What makes these incarnations different is that they have blossomed at different locations across the city after another "Lennon Wall" outside the parliament was destroyed by a crowd of pro-government supporters two weeks ago.
A Family’s Real-Life Lie and The Movie That Complicated It
The story of love and deception forms the basis of director Lulu Wang’s new comic drama, 'The Farewell.' Billed as 'based on an actual lie,' the film premiered at Sundance in January, where it earned rave reviews for Wang’s direction.
Trump Drops Citizenship Question From Census But Vows to Keep up Fight to Count Immigrants
The US President's plan to add the citizenship question to the census hit a roadblock 2 week ago when the Supreme Court ruled against it, which had said new data on citizenship would help to better enforce the Voting Rights Act.
World Population Day 2019: Know the Least Populated Countries
While the increasing population is one of the major concerns among the global organizations today, there are a few nations who have a minimal population, not even making it to 50,000 people.
No Proof of Sexual Misconduct by Trump's Top Air Force General Nominee, Says Official
The nomination of Air Force General John Hyten by US President Donald Trump remains on track as officials claim that all leads in the investigation have been exhausted, stating there is no evidence of the allegations.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Says She is 'Very Well' Despite Third Shaking Spell
A source close to the government had said the cause of the repeated shaking was now psychological, with memories of the first incident provoking renewed trembling at events with similar settings.
Days After Trump and Xi Jinping Call Truce, Talks Resume to Resolve Trade War
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to revive negotiations when they met on the sidelines of the G20 summit a month after talks broke down.
Free Climber Scales Over 1,000 Feet High London Building, Tallest in Western Europe
London police say they were called to the scene after receiving reports that someone was climbing The Shard.
Former Spy Boss Says Britain Having Political Nervous Breakdown
"There is a lot of anxiety as we leave the European Union, we take a huge risk to our international standing, to the strength of the British economy," John Sawers said
Trump Presses for Contentious Census Citizenship Question Despite Legal Uncertainty
The legal fight seemed to be over earlier in the week when the government said it would start printing census forms without the citizenship question, but reignited on Wednesday when Trump reversed course via Twitter.
Pope Francis Moves America's 'First Televangelist' Closer to Sainthood
Between 1930 and 1950, Fulton Sheen hosted 'The Catholic Hour' on the NBC radio network, which had an audience of four million.
Russia Buries Navy Officers Killed in Fire on Nuclear-powered Submarine
Moscow has said the crew was studying the sea floor and that the details of the tragedy are a 'state secret'. But Russian media have reported that the ship was a top-secret nuclear-powered mini-submarine.
With Unrecognisable Face & Blocky Figure, Melania Trump Gets Life-size Statue near Hometown
Although the statue's face is rough-hewn and unrecognisable, the figure is shown clothed in the pale blue wraparound coat that Melania wore at Donald Trump's inauguration as United States president.
Man Kills Minor Daughter to Claim Rs 25 Lakh Insurance Money in Nepal, Held
Investigation proved that the accused had already paid the first premium of Rs 175,000 to the bank. He then allegedly killed his daughter by throttling her to claim the insurance money.
Outrage in Russia as Abused Teen Sisters Charged With Murder, Could Face 20-Year Jail Term
The Khachaturyan sisters' case drew outrage for the Russian justice system's handling of domestic violence and sexual abuse cases.