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Several priceless jewels stolen in Louvre Museum heist in Paris

The Louvre Museum in Paris was forced to close on Sunday after a break-in by thieves in the morning, according to a France 24 report. IMAGE: Police and forensic officials outside Louvre Museum......

8 French airports evacuated after bomb threat, to resume ops soon

Eight airports in France were forced to evacuate on Wednesday owing to security reasons, reported CNN. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: Abdul Saboor/Reuters Beauvais......

Definition of kg changed after 130 years

IMAGE: A replica of the International Prototype Kilogram is pictured is seen at the 26th meeting of the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) to vote on the redefinition of four base......

Are you a selfie addict? 10 landmarks you CAN'T visit

What’s a day spent at an iconic destination without a selfie, right? They have become a way of life; even the Pope couldn’t escape one! But not all appreciate the addiction. Some......

Xi is the 21st century's version of Hitler

'The world paid a heavy price for the megalomania of the Third Reich's fuehrer.''Will it pay a similar price for the ambitions of China's leader-for-life?' asks Amulya Ganguli. IMAGE: Xi Jinping,......

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

Gautam Adani is now the fourth richest person on the planet. The chairman of the Adani group overtook Bill Gates -- once the richest man in the world -- this week. Adani and his family are worth......

9 stunning cars at the Paris Auto Show

The Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l'Automobile) is a biennial auto show. The show was the first motor show in the world, started in 1898 by industry pioneer, Albert de Dion. The show presently takes......

The dark side of the Internet

Freedom has always been part of the American mythology. The Constitution's Bill of Rights bristles with freedoms. "Freedom of the Seas" was one of President Wilson's Fourteen Points at Versailles.......

Greek parliament approves bailout measures as Syriza fragments

A Greek national flag flutters in front of the parliament building during heavy rainfall in Athens. Photograph: Reuters/Alkis Konstantinidis The Greek parliament passed sweeping austerity......

Relief and anger in Greece as Tsipras strikes deal

Image: A pensioner arrives at a National Bank branch to receive part of her pension at the city of Thessaloniki, Greece. Photograph: Alexandros Avramidis/Reuters Greeks greeted news......

In The Mood For A Deadly Bride On OTT?

Deadly brides, daredevil officers, bloodthirsty royals, killer toys, celebrity chefs, comic book heroes, angry goddesses, senior citizen dreams, poisonous snowfall, the OTT offerings this week will......

Egypt's Ahmed Elgendy wins men's Modern Pentathlon

IMAGE: Egypt's Ahmed Elgendy celebrates winning the gold medal after the Modern Pentathlon men's final Laser Run at Chateau de Versailles, Versailles, France, on Saturday. Photograph: Zohra......

Paralympics fever hits Paris

IMAGE: Workers work to convert the Eiffel Tower Stadium from the beach volleyball venue to the Paralympic blind football venue for the coming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Photograph: Abdul......

Ethiopia's Tola breaks Olympic record to win Marathon

IMAGE: Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola celebrates as he crosses the finish line at Invalides to win gold in the Men's Marathon at the Paris Olympics, on Saturday. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters......

Paris Paralympics: THRILLING PIX!

It was a memorable day for India at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday.In a first, India achieved its first double podium finish in athletics at the Paralympics. Ajeet Singh claimed the silver......

Olympics: Can AI help India bag elusive TT medal?

IMAGE: India's Italian Head Coach Massimo Costantini with Manika Batra. Photograph: X India will compete in the men's and women's table tennis team event at the Olympics for the first time at the......