The Cauvery River, which flows through the southern Indian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, has been a focal point of one of the most contentious water disputes.

Explained: What is Cauvery water dispute between Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka?

Greece's southern islands witnessed two tremors of a magnitude of 5.2 and 5.4 on Sunday. There were no reports of any damage or casualties till now. According to local media, the quake was experienced in Crete and the islands of Kassos, Karpathos, Rhodes and Santorini.

Greece's southern islands witness two strong tremors

"Look at my child -- please help us!" cries the woman. She hurriedly undresses the five-year-old girl, uncovering gaunt arms and ribs that are painfully visible under the skin.

'Nothing left' for people in famine-struck southern Madagascar

The Taliban has preyed upon the weakness of Afghan cops for nearly two years by using child sex slaves to lure them to death

Taliban uses 'honey trap' boys to kill Afghan policemen

Construction took two decades, will provide high-speed rail link under the Swiss Alps between northern and southern Europe

World's longest, deepest rail tunnel opens in Switzerland

Four people died and several more were injured in southern Germany after violent storms with torrential rains caused severe flooding, authorities said on Monday.

Four dead in Germany floods

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