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Prince William saves girl from drowning

Prince William led his helicopter crew on a rescue mission and saved a 16-year-old girl from drowning.

China to up security at schools after attacks

China will deploy more security guards in schools as well as at kindergartens. The country witnessed a string of attacks on school students two years back.

Bollywood movies inspire Egyptian students to learn Hindi

Thirty Egyptian students are studying Urdu and Hindi at the Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Cultural in Cairo.

Five held in France for rioting

Five people have been arrested in connection with rioting in northern France that renewed concerns about security in marginalized areas facing high unemployment.

Rs 1 crore raised for gurdwara shooting victims

In 10 days after the tragic shootout that killed six worshippers and left three others injured, Sikh community in Wisconsin have raised over Rs 1.4 crores for the victims families.

Prince Philip taken to hospital

The Duke of Edinburgh has been taken to hospital as a "precautionary measure", media reports said on Wednesday.

Muslim woman sues Disneyland for forbidding head scarf at work

A former Muslim employee of Disneyland has sued the entertainment giant for racial discrimination saying that she was forbidden to wear a head scarf to work.

American to study 'gay music' in India

An American scholar from the University of California has been granted the prestigious Fullbright-mtvU Scholarship to study music of the gay and lesbian community in India.

There's still time and space for diplomacy on Iran: US

The White House on Monday reiterated that there was still "time and space" for diplomacy in dealing with Iran's nuclear standoff.

Will Arctic sea ice vanish within 10 years?

Arctic sea ice could vanish within 10 years as it is melting much faster than previously believed, thanks to global warming, warn scientists, claiming that the process is 50 percent faster than the current estimates.

Allow Sikhs to wear turban, beard: New York official

In the wake of the tragic Wisconsin gurdwara shooting, a senior New York City official has asked Mayor Michael Bloomberg to allow Sikh police officers to serve without forsaking their turbans and beards.

Suu Kyi meets Myanmar President for talks

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with the president for their first talks since the Nobel Peace Prize laureate became a member of parliament.

US Army officer becomes first openly gay general

A US Army officer has become the first openly gay person in the country to be promoted to the ranks of Brigadier General, marking an important achievement for gay rights advocates.

Iran earthquakes kill 87 people in the northwest

DUBAI (Reuters) - Two strong earthquakes struck northwest Iran on Saturday, killing 87 people, injuring hundreds and scaring thousands into fleeing their homes as aftershocks continued to hit the area, Iranian state media said.

Afghanistan apologises to US for two military officers' death

Afghan Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak has apologised to his US counterpart Leon Panetta for the killing of two American military officers in Kabul, the Pentagon said.

Portion of China's great wall collapses

A portion of the Great Wall of China collapsed following incessant rains, authorities said Thursday.

Madonna under attack over Pussy Riot case in Russia

Queen of Pop Madonna has come under attack for supporting the jailed band members of Pussy Riot with a senior Russian official labelling her a moralising "former slut".

Bombs hit bus carrying Turkish troops, 1 killed

Two roadside bombs struck a bus carrying Turkish troops to a navy base in the country's west, killing one soldier and wounding 11 people today, the governor's office said.

Man kills 2-year-old daughter because she didn't smile at him

A man in New Zealand has been charged with murdering his two-year-old daughter after he allegedly threw her against a wall and then stomped on her because she never smiled at him.

Facebook junks 'racist' page

Facebook is under pressure in Australia to take down a page that insults Aborigines.

Plane lands on ice runway in Antartica

An Australian aircraft has made a rare mid-winter emergency flight to Antarctica involving landing on an ice runway to evacuate a member of a US government expedition.

London subway cleaners go on strike

Cleaners working on London's subway network are staging a 48-hour strike in a dispute over pay during the Olympics.

No gay marriage for Hawaii

A federal judge ruled Wednesday against two Hawaii women who want to get married instead of entering into a civil union, handing a victory to opponents of gay marriage.

Colorful Brazilian mural stirs up row in Boston

Like many famous works of art before it, a colorful mural that dominates a park across from Boston's main train station has stirred some controversy.

Search for the fastest texter in America

The fastest texters in the United Sates are facing off in the annual LG US National Texting Competition.

Argentine president inherits $6.8 mn from dead hubby

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez inherited 31.6 million pesos ($6.8 million) from her late husband and predecessor, Nestor Kirchner, the media reported on Tuesday, citing financial disclosure statements.

Brad Pitt buys motorbike for 11-yr-old Maddox

Hollywood star Brad Pitt has bought his adopted son Maddox a motorbike on his 11th birthday.