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Vodka boycott in US spreads on concerns over gay rights in Russia
Gay rights activists in New York City dumped vodka onto the street on Wednesday to protest new laws in Russia targeting homosexuals, as a growing number of gay bar owners across the United States vowed to stop pouring Russian vodka.
Franklin and Lochte on top at World Swimmng Championships
Franklin won her fourth gold of the week and Lochte claimed the 13th of a glittering career.
Jilted lover attacks girl with knife; attempts suicide
A day after the 'axe attack' incident at JNU campus shocked Delhi, a suspected jilted lover on Thursday attacked a girl with a knife in a busy market area here and then tried to commit suicide by slitting his throat.
United States disappointed at Russia's grant of temporary asylum to Snowden
The White House has expressed "extreme disappointment" at Russia's grant of temporary asylum to fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden. Washington said it was evaluating a scheduled presidential summit in September, Xinhua reported.
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IPL spot-fixing: Ajit Chandila gets interim bail till August 5
He has been allowed to visit his house to participate in the last rites of his elder brother.
Timeline: Edward Snowden's journey
National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden has been granted temporary asylum in Russian soil, ending weeks of limbo. This is how the story developed:
Senior level experience helped our junior girls: India coach
Neil Hawgood has attributed the women's team's success in the ongoing Junior Hockey World Cup to the experience his wards have attained while playing at the senior level.
Additional 80 MBBS seats allotted to MP medical colleges
The Centre has allotted an additional 80 MBBS seats to government medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh.
Google Chromecast review: The $35 streaming device hits the sweet spot
Google Chromecast is tiny enough to dangle from a keychain when not in use, but it packs a big punch for a low pric
Chennai Express: MNS threatens to disrupt the release
MNS is upset over the reports of over-booking of single screens in the prime time slots for 'Chennai Express'.
Rihanna wins legal battle with Topshop over her T-shirt image
Rihanna's lawyers told the High Court in London the fashion chain duped fans and may have damaged her reputation.
Why did Kristen Stewart hurl abuses at a photographer?
Kristen Stewart was video-taped while hiding behind a dustbin as she waited for her car to arrive.
Now, mid-day meal horror strikes Jamui, Arwal; 110 children taken ill
At least 110 children were taken ill after eating mid-day meal in Bihar's Arwal and Jamui districts on Wednesday in the second tragedy related to free school food in the state this month, officials said.
Hingis rules out playing singles despite doubles return
Hingis is teaming up with Slovak Daniela Hantuchova at this week's Southern California Open.