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AI robot that once said 'I will destroy humans' granted Saudi...

Sophia told the audience, "I am very honoured and proud of this unique distinction."

11 Nov 2017 8:42 AM GMT

A still from Beyond the Clouds.

Majid Majidi's Beyond the Clouds to have Indian premiere this month

Starring Ishan Khattar, Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi will present his film at IFFI 2017.

11 Nov 2017 4:09 AM GMT

Qatars Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani issued an emiri decree renewing the membership of some Shura Council members and appointing 28 new members to include women for the first time in the history of the... council, said a statement. (Photo: AFP)

In a first, Qatar appoints women to Shura Council

Four women will sit on the 45-strong council, which is responsible for discussing draft laws approved by the cabinet.

10 Nov 2017 10:08 AM GMT

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Homeless man of 52 yrs gets enrolled into Cambridge University

Geoff Edwards, left school at a young age with 2 degrees and ended up homeless in Cambridge city after work as a field...

10 Nov 2017 9:58 AM GMT

Team India coach Ravi Shastri defends MS Dhoni, silences critics

Team India coach Ravi Shastri defends MS Dhoni, silences critics

MS Dhoni's performance has been heavily criticised and talks of his retirement are slowly gaining ground.

10 Nov 2017 9:52 AM GMT

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999).

Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan face-off on Eid 2018

Salman Khan's Race 3 and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Fanney Khan will release on the same date next year.

10 Nov 2017 9:27 AM GMT

While LGBTQ Thais often still face discrimination in the workplace, the kingdoms gay party scene is famously loud and proud (Photo: AFP)

Gay tourists from China flock to Thailand for acceptance

Homeosexuality was classified as a mental illness in China until 2001 and a crime until 1997, and authorities have...

10 Nov 2017 9:03 AM GMT

Gal Gadot. (Photo: AP)

'Wonder Woman' Gal Gadot to be awarded as Rising Star at Palm Springs...

The festival feels she played the immortal warrior so well, and the film's themes are apt for today, empowering all...

10 Nov 2017 7:45 AM GMT

Sergei Polonsky is one of Russias most flamboyant tycoons, known for once eating his tie after losing a wager and for pouring scorn on anyone worth less than a billion dollars. (Photo: AP)

Russian Tycoon, fresh from jail, announces presidential bid

He is a divisive figure, with many Russians viewing him as a symbol of capitalist excess.

9 Nov 2017 9:29 AM GMT

Keith Urban. (Photo: AP)

Keith Urban performs women empowerment anthem at CMAs

The 50-year-old country singer's performance was his tribute to the women around the world who have been subjected to...

9 Nov 2017 9:27 AM GMT

MC Mary Kom who returned to her preferred 48kg weight category after five years of competing in 51kg, had earlier won four gold and a silver in her five previous appearances at the event. (Photo:PTI)

Mary feels she proved herself yet again after winning boxing gold

The star boxer defeated North Korea's Kim Hyang-Mi to clinch gold in the light-flyweight category.

9 Nov 2017 7:50 AM GMT

Xi Jingping praised Donald Trumps granddaughter for her progress in mastering Mandarin. (Photo: AP)

Xi Jinping gives A+ to Trump's granddaughter for mastering Mandarin

Xi praised Ivanka and Jared's daughter for her progress in mastering the language, and said she could get an

9 Nov 2017 6:55 AM GMT