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US warship sails near China's artificial islands 27 Oct 2015 - 09:09 am

Washington: A US warship on Tuesday sailed close to artificial islands Beijing is building in the South China Sea, a US defense official...

In regime-held Syria, Russian strikes bring new hope 27 Oct 2015 - 09:06 am

Damascus: Just a few weeks ago, economics student Firas Kiwani was planning to leave his home in the Syrian capital Damascus, convinced there...

Opposition contests turnout in Ivory Coast presidential vote 27 Oct 2015 - 09:04 am

An official holds a ballot as votes are counted after polls closed in Ivory Coast's presidential election in Gagnoa on October 25, 2015...

Cyclists battle Philippine capital's 'Carmageddon' 27 Oct 2015 - 09:00 am

Manila: Cyclist Jack Yabut is on a perilous and likely futile crusade to help the Philippine capital beat "Carmageddon", but even if his...

S. Korea's Park vows to strengthen defence against North 27 Oct 2015 - 08:54 am

Seoul: President Park Geun-Hye vowed Tuesday to strengthen South Korea's defence capabilities -- backed by a defence budget hike -- to guard against...

Rescuers hunt survivors of massive Afghan-Pakistan quake 27 Oct 2015 - 08:49 am

Islamabad: Rescuers were Tuesday picking their way through rugged terrain and pockets of Taliban insurgency in the search for survivors after a massive...

More bloodshed as bid to ease tensions over Jerusalem's Aqsa falters 27 Oct 2015 - 08:45 am

At least 58 Palestinians and eight Israelis have been killed since the beginning of the month EPA Fresh anti-Israeli violence saw three Palestinians...

Catalan parliament opens with pro-independence majority 27 Oct 2015 - 08:43 am

Barcelona: The Catalan regional assembly opened a new session Monday dominated for the first time by a secessionist majority that has vowed to...

US trial convicts trio of high-tech exports to Russia 27 Oct 2015 - 08:35 am

A sniper of the Russian Federal Security Service, which was supplied with illegally exported high-tech electronics, secures Moscow's Red Square on May 9,...

Obama traveling to Turkey, Philippines, Malaysia 27 Oct 2015 - 08:32 am

Caption Washington: President Barack Obama will travel to Turkey for a G20 summit, followed by stops in the Philippines and Malaysia for meetings...

ELN rebels kill 12 security forces 27 Oct 2015 - 08:30 am

Defence minister said the military's top command had traveled to the area to oversee efforts to locate those still missing [Reuters] Bogota: Leftist...

Nigeria on 'relentless' drive to eradicate polio 27 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Representational image Abuja:Nigeria will not relent in its campaign to stamp out polio until the crippling disease is completely eradicated, President Muhammadu Buhari...

12 Afghan schoolgirls killed in stampede after S. Asia quake 27 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Rescue workers move a girl at a hospital, who was injured after an earthquake in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. (REUTERS) Kabul: At least a dozen...

Fly, don't walk, EU will urge Balkan migrants 27 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

By Alastair Macdonald and Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS: The European Union plans to persuade refugees to wait in Greece for paid flights to other...

Murdered Iraq Trade Ministry official was about to expose corruption-officials 27 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

By Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD: An Iraqi Trade Ministry media adviser killed last month by a bomb attached to his car had been about...

At least 3 dead in suicide attack at Saudi mosque-Arabiya TV 27 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

File photo of Saudi men gather around debris inside the mosque which was attacked by a suicide bomber during Friday prayers at Ali...

Ex-U.N. diplomat in bribe case likely faces more charges 27 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

By Nate Raymond NEW YORK: A former United Nations General Assembly president accused of being part of a bribery scheme would likely face...

Five Britons killed in sinking of Canada whale-watching boat 27 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

By Paul Brian TOFINO, British Columbia: Five Britons were killed when a Canadian whale-watching boat sank on Sunday and authorities were still searching...