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Dilipan Mahendran, 25, burnt the flag as a sign of protest against the suicide of Dalit student Rohit Vemula.

Barack Obama is to petition Congress for financial support for his education initiative

Venice Carnival kicks off under tight security following terror attacks in Paris and sexual assaults in Cologne.

Japan mobilises surface-to-air missiles across the country as Pyongyang reportedly prepares for missile launch.

Lord Ram has been criticised by a lawyer for banishing his wife to the forest during her pregnancy.

African Union drops plan to send 5,000 troops to stop Burundi from spiralling into anarchy.

Washington sails USS Curtis Wilbur, guided missile destroyer, close to disputed South China Sea island.

Station remains closed and trains are not stopping at Westminster.

Labour's candidate for City Hall made the announcement after being attacked by Boris Johnson.

The opening of parliament is a turning point for Myanmar which has been under military rule since 1962.

App lists 73 clinics in 16 EU countries but is expected to grow rapidly as 10,000 doctors express interest.

Deadly attack an attempt by Islamic State to derail peace talks between Syrian regime and opposition, says EU.

Republican favourite Donald Trump marginally leads Ted Cruz as Hillary Clinton deadlocked with Bernie Sanders.

Australian Transport Safety Bureau admits plane could have been missed in areas already searched.

The alleged PMF man was captured from Iraqi city of Baiji under the Saladin Governorate.

The vessel is expected to run aground on 1 or 2 February, if salvage operations are unsuccessful.

Carter G Woodson laid the foundation for Black History Month when he started the Negro History Week in 1926.

Met Office issues amber alert as rain and winds of up to 145kph forecast for 1 February.

The two taxis were travelling in opposite directions when they crashed into each other.

Men were paid more, women weren't allowed to speak at rallies, says organiser

She's spending money on herself, not conservative candidates, says Center for Public Integrity.

Utah Senator Todd Weiler condemns porn as it emerges state buys most adult movies in US.

The plans were approved by Netanyahu's cabinet over objections despite concerns by Orthodox Jews

Suicide bombers and gunmen slaughter dozens of civilians in Nigerian village of Dalori.

Trump said he would contemplate 'putting certain judges on the bench that maybe could change things'.

The December 10 operation was "the first successful operation of such small conjoined twins in Switzerland."

Just after kick off, all 22 players plus coaches and substitutes sat in silence for two minutes.

Jim Messina said his Republican Party rivals had "gone off the rails."

The month of February celebrates the achievements of LGBT people in their respective fields.