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Why Earth became habitable and not Venus?
Venus is the most similar planet to Earth in terms of size, mass, density, gravity and composition in our solar system. While Earth has had a stable and habitable climate over geological time, Venus is in a climate catastrophe with a thick carbon dioxide...
China police warn against kissing in subways
Chinese police have warned commuters against kissing and getting intimate in the subway as they probed a video of a young couple kissing in a train that evoked strong public reaction
Syria frees political prisoners in Eid gesture
Most of the prisoners in Syrian jails being prosecuted under "anti-terror" laws are opponents of the Syrian government or those who have taken part in the uprising that began in March 2011.
Sikh protest blocks road outside British parliament
The demonstration, which blocked the roads outside the Houses of Parliament in London, was called by the Sikh Federation (UK), the largest Sikh organisation in Britain.
Protesters throw petrol bombs as Greek Parliament debates bailout
The violence erupted on the sidelines of a demonstration gathering 12,500 people in front of Parliament building opposed to the passage of the reforms.
Scientists identify four drunk personality types
Psychologists at the University of Missouri-Columbia asked more than 360 men and women to complete a personality test: once when they were sober and once when they were under the influence of alcohol.
Oil prices dip as Iran nuclear deal opens up potential for gradual export hike
India's oil minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, said Iran's eventual return to international oil markets would "certainly" lead to lower prices.
Islamic State blows up baby while demonstrating members how to handle explosives
The baby's father was apparently executed just weeks ago, after he allegedly took part in the killing of an Islamic State member.
India maintaining its high-handedness but Pakistan must not be bullied: Musharraf
Despite the reconciliation efforts in Ufa last week, former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf is still blaming New Delhi for its "high-handedness".
United Airlines pilot flushes bullets down the toilet on plane
A United Airlines captain threw bullets in a trash bin accessible to passengers and later flushed them down a toilet on board a flight to Germany.
China establishes first national security think tank
The research center for national security studies, will promote interdisciplinary studies, provide advice for the central government, military commission,
China defends intervention on Lakhvi issue, says stance based on 'facts and fairness'
"As a permanent member of the UNSC, China always deals with such matters based on facts and in the spirit of objectiveness and fairness", said the foreign ministry spokesperson
Last day for Greece to submit bailout plan to EU
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras vowed on Wednesday that his country's new plan asking for billions in euros would contain "concrete proposals, credible reforms, for a fair and viable solution".
Modi raises concern over China's action on Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi in meet with Jinping
Modi also voiced India's concerns over the $46 billion economic corridor that China is building with Pakistan as it crosses PoK.
PM Modi reaches Russia for BRICS, Shanghai Corporation Organisation summit
"It is very special to be in Russia, a nation whose remarkable friendship with India has always been known," Modi said on his arrival.
Pakistan hosts Afghan-Taliban talks; US & China officials also present
Pakistan hosted a meeting between Afghan govt and the Taliban that was also attended by the US and Chinese representatives, in the first publicly acknowledged talks with the terrorist group.
