Divya Avasthy

Trainee Journalist

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Divya Avasthy is a trainee journalist at International Business Times. She is a graduate from London School of Economics. She has covered Politics&Policy, Society, and Science during her internship at IBT.

In an Uncommon Move China Destroys Tonnes of Seized Ivory

The country shows determination to take a stand against the illegal trade; it accounts for 70% of global demand for ivory.

39 Whales Die After Washing Ashore on New Zealand Beach

Large numbers of whales become stranded on New Zealand's beaches each summer as they pass to and from the Antarctic waters.

Stampede at Hui Muslim Mosque in China Kills 14

The stampede occurred when traditional cakes were being distributed at a religious ceremony.

CAR on the Verge of Collapse: UN

UN estimates that half of the country's population, amounting to about 2.2. million people, need assistance.

Malaysian Islamic Authorities Seize Bibles as 'Allah' Controversy Worsens

The unprecedented raid on a Christian Organisation raises doubts if Islamic law is gaining dominance over civil courts.

A view of the Mellitah oil and gas complex (Reuters)

Briton and New Zealander Gunned Down in Libya

Sabratha Media Center Facebook page shows victims face down on beach where they were shot dead.

Akademik Shokalskiy Update: Rescue Mission Finally Underway

Helicopter atop Chinese icebreaker Xue Long has ferried at least 12 people from trapped ship onto Aurora Australis.

Mt Sinabung Volcano in Sumatra Erupts Forcing Thousands to Flee

Volcanic eruption in Indonesia's 'Pacific Ring of Fire' causes panic.

BBC Server Hacked by Russian Cyber Criminal

Hacker tried to sell server's access to other cyber criminals on an underground forum.

Aurora Australis Retreats from Mission to Rescue Russian Ship in Antarctic

Blizzards and heavy snow foil renewed attempt to rescue Akademik Shokalskiy.

Russia's MV Akademik Shokalskiy Still Stuck in Antarctic Ice

Chinese icebreaker Snow Dragon unable to break through ice around trapped ship.

Russian Ship Stuck in Antarctic Ice Being Rescued by Chinese Vessel

MV Akademik Shokalskiy, on Antarctica scientific expedition, being rescued by China's Snow Dragon.

Flood warnings have been issued in the south of England (Reuters)

UK Homes Still Without Power as Severe Weather Hits Normal Life

Environment Agency issues fresh flood warnings and predicts heavy rain across country as road, rail and air transport disrupted.

Thai Political Crisis: Bangkok Protesters Clash with Police over Elections

Protesters try to storm venue of meeting between election commissioners and candidates.

Halley's Comet Dust 'Caused Droughts and Famine Centuries Ago'

Columbia University researcher cites comet dust for climate change.

Robots' Skills and Mobility to Be Tested at Darpa Contest

Darpa Robotic Challenge at Miami to witness robotic teams vying for honours.

How Devyani Khobragade Dragged India and the US into a Diplomatic Spat

Khobragade's employment of maid Sangeeta Richard has led to an international stand-off. Here's how it got that far.

50,000 Displaced People At Bangui Airport Receive Food Rations

Bangui Christian-Muslim Clashes Killed 1,000 – Amnesty

Conflict between Seleka and Anti-Balaka militias claims more lives than UN estimate.

Snowden In Running For European Rights Prize

Brazil Cool on Possible Asylum Bid by NSA Whistleblower Snowden

US snooping scandal fugitive's offer to help Brazil probe meets lukewarm response.

Journalists kidnapped in Syria by ISIS PIC: Reuters

2013: The Second Worst Year for Journalists With 52 Killed and 211 Jailed

211 journalists were jailed for anti-government criticism in 2013.

Google Ventures into Robotics Technology by Acquiring Multiple Firms

Google recently bought Boston Dynamics, a military contractor and one of the major robotics companies in US. Boston Dynamic's technology is crucial to the company's future robotics plans, says Andy Rubin.