Several people feared dead in stampede at Maha Kumbh festival in India

Several people were feared dead and many more injured in a stampede early on Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India ‘s Prayagraj city, local media reported.

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Scientists create mice with male parents using stem cells

Scientists in China have manipulated embryonic stem cells to create laboratory mice with two male parents that managed to live to adulthood.

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Palestinians count terrible cost as they return to ruins of northern Gaza

Clutching plastic bags of clothes, dragging suitcases in wheelbarrows, and holding their children close, Palestinian families in Gaza made the gruelling journey home for the first time since the start of Israel&s ferocious bombardment 15 months ago.

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Bodies line streets as intense battles continue between rebels and Congolese soldiers

Dead bodies litter the streets of DR Congo&s Goma city after heavy explosions and gunfire were heard amid intensifying battles between Rwanda-backed rebels and pro-government forces.

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Melania to take ‘a more public facing role& as first lady this time around, says Trump

US president Donald Trump revealed that his rarely-seen wife will be more in the spotlight as she settles into her role as the first lady once again.

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Jeff Stein: Donald Trump makes full use of US economic weapons, but must be careful they don&t backfire

US president Donald Trump has already threatened to impose economic penalties on at least half-a-dozen countries, alarming global leaders as he uses the prospect of sanctions and tariffs to force other nations to do what he wants.

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