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News and updates from around the world, with Indian perspective.

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India born Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias accused of sexual misconduct after his death

OpIndia Staff - 24 December, 2020

The law firm investigating allegations said in its interim report that allegations against Ravi Zacharias appeared to be true.

Crime

Pakistan: Terrorists convicted for the beheading of journalist Daniel Pearl released by Sindh High Court

OpIndia Staff - 24 December, 2020

Sheikh was one of the terrorists freed by India along with Masood Azhar in 1999 to secure the release of passengers of the hijacked Indian Airlines flight IC-814.

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European Court of Justice allows the EU states to ban religious slaughterings like Halal and Kosher

OpIndia Staff - 24 December, 2020

The decision to ban Halal and Kosher slaughter has irked people of both the communities who believe its a 'denial of democracy'

News Reports

Donald Trump vetoes USD 740 billion annual US defence bill, calls it ‘gift to Russia and China’

OpIndia Staff - 24 December, 2020

Trump has vetoed the annual US defence bill that was passed with over two third majority in both the Senate and the House.

World

US President Donald Trump threatens Iran with retaliation after US embassy in Baghdad attacked with rockets

OpIndia Staff - 24 December, 2020

The attacks come at a time when tensions are growing tensions between the United States and Iran amidst the last days of Trump’s presidency.

News Reports

Nude images of Thailand King’s royal mistress leaked online, rivalry with Queen suspected: Read details

OpIndia Staff - 23 December, 2020

The leak of the "very explicit" photos of Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, who is fondly known as 'Koi', is believed to be a result of the bitter rivalry between her and the Queen.

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“It is a disgrace”: Donald Trump refuses to sign Covid relief bill which promises millions of dollars to Pakistan and other countries

OpIndia Staff - 23 December, 2020

US President Donald Trump, in his last few days in Office, has refused to sign the Covid relief bill which promises millions of dollars to countries like Pakistan, Egypt and Cambodia.

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