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Purim is celebrated annually according to the Hebrew calendar, on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar

Many responded angrily to Videocon Group's calls for a 'dry Holi'.

Commentators say that the freedom fighters' resolution is designed to set the stage for Mugabe 'ouster'

Dublin gang warfare escalates after Noel Duggan was shot dead on housing estate in Ratoath, County Meath.

Travel advice for London over the four-day Easter weekend including TfL services, rail travel and busy roads.

Mugabe looks to boost investment and economic cooperation with Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Greater Manchester Police detain men aged 19-46 over gangland activity.

More than 56% of New Zealanders vote to keep current Union Flag design.

New state law bigfoots local statutes, pointedly omits LGBT community in new 'anti-discrimination' measure.

Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and other Indian celebrities post about Holi.

At least 31 individuals were killed in the Islamic State attacks and more than 200 wounded.

Tokyo confirms return of its fleet, comprising four survey ships, after a successful whale hunt in Antarctic.

Police are extending their manhunt to include a man who assisted Khalid el-Bakraoui.

TATP was the primary explosive material used in bombs and suicide vests in the 2015 Paris attacks.

Graffart said to be suffering from major depressive disorder says Attorney General

The 50-year-old helped 2 conspirators target specific companies and access sensitive files.

Gabby Giffords is making Loughner delusional says suit.

Amnesty claims Myanmar using military-era laws to persecute people but new government can change things.

Tugboat at bottom of sea near San Francisco took on water in high winds soon after leaving shore.

Marsha Gay Reynolds surrendered to authorities at John F Kennedy International Airport on 23 March.

A Malaysian team has said two pieces are consistent with panels from the plane, but a confirmation is still awaited.

Genetics, environment and 'leader brother' with devoted follower make for high rate of terror siblings.

Hacktivists Anonymous had previously threatened Daesh after the Paris Attacks in November.

Film business is booming in the state but producers are unhappy about controversial measure.

Morris was behind the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production.

The shooting is linked to a bloody Dublin gang feud which has left at least three dead.

The terrorist group released images of sweets being given to local residents in Syria.

Emergency meeting of experts to look at beefing up security outside airport arrival halls.

Iconic landmarks across the capital have been illuminated in the colours of the Belgian flag.