Nottingham: Driver admits killing student in police chase
A man has admitted killing a mature student who was hit by a car being pursued by police in Nottingham.
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Annapoorani: Netflix removes Nayanthara film after backlash from Hindu groups
An Indian film that received backlash for "hurting Hindu religious sentiments" has been removed from Netflix, days after it began streaming.
Bengaluru Kannada protests: Why English is a touchy topic in India's Silicon Valley
In the run-up to the New Year, the southern city of Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore) - often called India's Silicon Valley for being home to global information-technology (IT) majors - hit the headlines after protesters tore down English billboards, demanding that they be written in the city's local language, Kannada.
Taiwan election: It's not war young voters worry about - it's jobs
Ziwei can still remember the months she spent huddling alone in a tiny shoebox apartment in Taipei.
Taiwan election: China warns voters then condemns US 'brazen chattering'
China has warned voters in Taiwan to make the "right choice", two days before presidential elections on the self-ruled island which Beijing claims.
Maldives: Maldivians debate India's 'boycott' of their nation
In cafés and restaurants lining the narrow streets of Male, the capital of Maldives, the hot topic of discussion is how the spat with India got out of control - and what would be Delhi's reaction to it.
