Articles by Ananya Roy

Evacuation drill Japan north korea attack

Japanese authorities conduct evacuation drill amid frequent North Korea missile launches

Security experts believe the drills would help people survive, if not completely escape, missile attacks in the event of a war.

Jun 4, 2017

Hundreds of football fans injured during stampede in Italy's Turin after bomb scare

The fans had gathered at the city's public square to watch a live relay of the Champions League final between Juventus and Real Madrid.

Jun 4, 2017

London Bridge and Borough Market terror attacks: Images of fear and chaos

At least six people dead and scores injured in the attack that came just four days ahead of UK general election.

Jun 4, 2017

London Bridge and Borough Market terror attack – What we know so far

Eyewitnesses said they heard the assailants shouting "This is for Allah" while stabbing people with knives.

Jun 4, 2017

London Bridge Terror Attack

At least 37 people in Iran's Shiraz city injured after explosion in shopping centre

Iranian state media reported that a gas leak may have caused the blast.

Jun 3, 2017

Infant killed in black magic ritual to appease gods and bless childless man with offspring in India

Indian police have arrested two men, one of whom practises black magic.

Jun 3, 2017

US missile defence system and North Korea

North Korea calls US missile interceptor test act of foolishness that could ignite a nuclear war

Korea says US' moves prove that the DPRK's step for bolstering the nuclear force for self-defence is entirely just.

Jun 3, 2017

NBC TV presenter Megyn Kelly trolled as Indian PM Modi's fans take offence to her remarks

The journalist met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in St Peterberg before interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Jun 2, 2017

Mumbai woman allegedly raped by self-proclaimed holy man on pretext of curing father's cancer

The woman told police she met the man on Facebook and that he had raped her repeatedly for two years.

Jun 2, 2017

India

World's largest aeroplane with wingspan longer than football field makes debut appearance

The gigantic 227,000kg Stratolaunch is set for its first launch demonstration in 2019.

Jun 2, 2017

California

36 dead after attack on Philippines' Resorts World casino as photos of gunman released

All had died from suffocation and smoke inhalation, and none of the bodies had gunshot wounds.

Jun 2, 2017

6-year-old UK girl on family holiday in Spain almost drowned in frightening swimming pool accident

Alex Morgan, the girl's mother, said similar incidents were reported earlier but the hotel and the tour-organising company failed to address the issue.

Jun 1, 2017

What are Wasp drones that Australia is set to buy from the US to bolster its defences?

The Australian government will purchase at least 200 Wasp AE drones worth $101m.

Jun 1, 2017

Family finds massive alligator taking a dip in their swimming pool in Florida

Sarasota Sheriff's Office warned it was mating season for Florida alligators.

May 31, 2017

Police arrest armed man with 'a huge gun' at Orlando airport

Orlando police have said that the man was currently speaking with a crisis negotiator.

May 31, 2017

Hearing and speech impaired woman allegedly raped on moving train in Pakistan

The victim's family is suspicious of the ongoing investigation after police conducted 3 medical tests on the woman.

May 30, 2017

Pakistan

Hardline Indonesia Muslim cleric Rizieq Shihab named suspect in pornography case

The leader of the Islam Defenders Front is accused of exchanging pornographic messages and photographs.

May 30, 2017

Queensland siege ends after suspected police killer shot dead

The suspect, Rick Maddison, killed Senior Constable Brett Forte on 29 May in the Lockyer Valley Region.

May 30, 2017

Lahore schoolgirl suffers life-threatening injuries after teachers allegedly push her from 3rd floor

The ninth grader is currently battling for her life with multiple fractures and broken spinal cord.

May 29, 2017

Village court orders Pakistani rape victim to be killed or sold off over adultery charges

The teenager, who was allegedly raped by her cousin at gunpoint, sought police help following the strange verdict.

May 29, 2017

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