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Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Coordinated Tibetan Self-Immolations, China Claims

By IBTimes UK

China accuses the Dalai Lama of orchestrating Tibetan self-immolations. (11:10 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, LONDON, CONGRESS

Malaria-carrying mosquitoes in Africa and India are becoming resistant to insecticides, putting millions of lives at greater risk and threatening eradication efforts, health experts said on Tuesday.
Insecticide Resistance Threatens Malaria Fight

By Reuters

Malaria-carrying mosquitoes in Africa and India are becoming resistant to insecticides, putting millions of lives at greater risk and threatening eradication efforts, health experts said on Tuesday. (9:29 pm)

MORE TOPICS: MANAGEMENT, SENEGAL, INVESTMENT, LONDON

Elderly Greek villager
Greece: Possible Expulsion From Euro Zone Would Raise Questions About ‘European’ Identity

By IBTimes

Although Greece is considered the “cradle of Western Civilization,” the nation has had a vastly different history and trajectory from the dominant countries of Western Europe. (9:27 pm)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, EUROPEAN UNION, PAKISTAN, AUSTRALIA, ELECTIONS, RELIGION

Bombay Stock Exchange
Rupee Sinks To Record Low; India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Says Austerity Needed

By IBTimes IN

The rupee on Wednesday closed at a record low of 54.49 against the U.S. dollar, prompting calls for quick government measures to curb volatility. (8:54 pm)

MORE TOPICS: WESTPAC, GDP, RBI

Workers install the red carpet in front of the main entrance of the Festival Palace for the opening ceremony of the 65th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012.
India At Cannes Film Festival 2012: Four Indian Films in Competition, One 'Official'

By IBTimes IN

India at Cannes Film Festival 2012: Four Films, But Only One “Official” Indian Entry in The Competition (6:19 pm)

MORE TOPICS: BOLLYWOOD

An investor reads a newspaper with a magnifying glass in front of an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Huaibei, Anhui province April 5, 2012.
Asian Markets Plunge As Coalition Talks Fail In Greece

By IBTimes

Asian markets fell Wednesday as political parties in Greece failed to form a coalition government increasing concerns of the country exiting the euro zone. (4:51 pm)

MORE TOPICS: JAPAN, ELECTIONS, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

First Look! Chanel Unveils Daria Strokous Starring Pre-Fall 2012 Campaign Images
First Look! Chanel Unveils Daria Strokous Starring 2012 Campaign Images

By IBTimes UK

Campaign styled by Carine Riotfeld stars Russian model and actor Daria Strokous and the images have been shot by Karl Lagelfeld. (2:55 pm)

MORE TOPICS: ADVERTISING

Air India pilots' strike
Air India Pilots' Strike: 9 More Flights Cancelled On Day 9

By India Blooms News Service

At least nine Air India flights were cancelled on Wednesday following a stand-off between the management and the pilots that continued for the ninth day without any signs of an impasse (1:57 pm)

MORE TOPICS: COURT, MANAGEMENT

China Mobile in talks with Apple for iPhone

By Reuters

China Mobile, the world's biggest telecom carrier by subscribers, said on Wednesday it is negotiating with Apple Inc to carry the popular iPhone in China. (1:35 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, IPHONE, APPLE INC., JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, AUSTRALIA

Queen Elizabeth’s Exclusive Diamond Jewelry Collection to be displayed
Queen Elizabeth’s Exclusive Diamond Jewellery Collection to be Displayed [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes UK

Koh-i-Noor, Cullinan diamond, Queen Elizabeth's Coronation necklace, Williamson Diamond Brooch, Queen Mary's Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara and Queen Victoria's fringe brooch to be on display. (1:17 pm)

MORE TOPICS: DIAMONDS