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Amazing photos of the month: March

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 20 images. Emma Gonzalez, a student and shooting survivor from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland,......

Meet Britain's youngest MP since 1667!

A 20-year-old Scottish student has become Britain's youngest lawmaker since 1667, toppling one of the opposition Labour Party's top figures in the process. Politics student Mhairi Black took......

Won't serve third term as British PM: David Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron has stirred up the United Kingdom election campaign by announcing that he would serve a full second term if he is re-elected in May but would not seek a third.......

We had no choice: Gandhi told Thatcher on Operation Blue Star

Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi wrote a personal letter to her British counterpart Margaret Thatcher soon after the 1984 Operation Bluestar in an attempt to justify her decision to send army to......

Botched Libyan mission: UK PM knew about it

British Prime Minister David Cameron was aware that special commandos and Mi6 officers were to mount a secret mission in Libya, Foreign Secretary William Hague has said.Hague said Cameron knew......

US market regulator charges 3 for insider trading

The US market regulator has charged three individuals, including an investment banker with UBS, for running an insider trading ring. The three people raked in "illicit" profits worth $1 million by......

Thank you for everything: British PM to Lord Paul

'Thank you for everything you have done' -- with these words Prime Minister Gordon Brown applauded the contribution made to Britain by Lord Swraj Paul, NRI industrialist. Brown, his wife Sarah and......

India a genuine emerging power: Britain

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband considered to be a potential prime minister, has heaped praise on India as a 'genuine emerging power' from whom the world had 'many expectations.' "India is......

Britain launches India country plan

Britain has launched an India country plan for 2008-2015 under which it will spend 825 million pounds in the next three years to help India achieve the Millennium Development Goal (MGD) and assist......

The 400 richest Americans

The nine-figure fortune won't get you much mention these days, at least not on these pages. This year, for the first time, everyone in The Forbes 400 has at least $1 billion. The collective net......

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

The 71th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods. Here's a quick glance at the winners, listed in bold: BEST MOTION PICTURE......

12 Years A Slave, American Hustle lead Golden Globe 2013 nominations

The 71st Annual Golden Globe nominations have been announced. Here's a quick glance at 2013 hopefuls. The Golden Globe ceremony are set to take place on January 12, 2014 and will be seen in more......

The Great Hollywood quiz

Was Colin Farrell the original choice for Oliver Stone's Alexander? Which actress was first offered Catwoman, before Halle Berry landed the role? Take this three-part quiz and brush up your......

EPL PIX: Liverpool, City win; Man United stunned

IMAGE: Wolverhampton Wanderers' Max Kilman and Jose Sa in action with Liverpool's Luis Diaz. Photograph: Matthew Childs/Reuters Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 away on Saturday......

EPL PIX: Man United see off Wolves; Spurs lose

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday. IMAGE: Anthony Martial, left, celebrates after scoring Manchester United's first goal with teammate Antony during the Premier......

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

IMAGE: Diogo Jota, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring Liverpool's first goal during the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest at Anfield in Liverpool, on Saturday. Photograph:......

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza. ARGENTINA......

PIX: Haaland 'tricks' again; Arsenal maintain 100% start

A summary of Wednesday's action in the Premier League. Haaland hat-trick as Manchester City hit Forest for six IMAGE: Erling Haaland celebrates scoring Manchester City's second goal in the Premier......

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