India dominates list of world's most polluted cities

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India tops list of world's most polluted cities India dominated a list of the world's most polluted cities in 2018, taking 22 of the top 30 spots, according to a Greenpeace report. Air pollution is estimated to contribute to 7 million premature deaths every year and is considered by the United Nations to be the single biggest environmental health risk. Several injured in Jammu grenade attack One person was killed and 30 others were injured on Thursday when a grenade rolled under a packed parked bus in Jammu's main bus stand by a militant exploded with a thunderous explosion, police said. Family on the fringes sees hope in 7-year-old Someday, the family says, the 7-year-old will save them. "I'll fight," the boy's mother said when her husband insisted their son start working. She vowed he would stay in school, no matter what. 2019 Honda Civic launched at Rs 17.70 lakh The Honda Civic petrol is priced starting at Rs 17.70 lakh for the base V variant, Rs 19.20 lakh for the mid-spec VX, while the top-spec ZX trim costs Rs 21.00 lakh. The two diesel variants on offer are the VX and ZX, priced at Rs 20.50 lakh and Rs 22.30 lakh, respectively. Forever young: Barbie to turn 60 this year sans wrinkles Blonde or brunette, slender or curvy, black or white, princess or president, Barbie is a forever favorite for young girls, even if she has caused controversy over the years. Pininfarina Battista: World's fastest electric supercar from Mahindra The Pininfarina Battista is capable of a top-speed over 350 kmph, making it faster than most Ferrari cars today. Angry and defiant, IS families surrender in Syria Angry crowds evacuating from the last shred of territory held by Islamic State militants in Syria praised the extremist group Wednesday and chanted "Islamic State will remain," in a menacing show of support, even as defeat loomed. Israeli military demolishes home of Palestinian attacker The Israeli military has demolished the family home of a Palestinian behind the killing of two soldiers and an Israeli newborn. China female longboarder rides into online fame A growing group of young women in China are posting videos of their boarding adventures — tens of thousands of views on individual clips is the norm — giving the sport an unprecedented level of exposure. Hyundai may suspend production at oldest China plant as slowdown bites Hyundai Motor Co is considering plans to suspend production at its oldest plant in China as it reels from tumbling sales and massive overcapacity in its biggest market.

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