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After the battle, Aleppo shows its scars 21 Dec 2016 - 10:03 am

ALEPPO, Syria: Before the war, Aleppo's ancient walled citadel drew in armies of visitors to one of the Middle East's greatest treasures. But...

US dismisses claims it supported Russian envoy killing 21 Dec 2016 - 10:02 am

WASHINGTON: The U.S. on Tuesday roundly dismissed claims it was in any way involved in the assassination of Russia's envoy to Turkey. "It's...

At least 31 dead, 72 hurt in Mexico fireworks market blast 21 Dec 2016 - 09:59 am

Tultepec, Mexico: A massive explosion gutted Mexico's biggest fireworks market on Tuesday, killing at least 31 people and injuring 72, the authorities said....

12 police officers killed in Peru bus accident 21 Dec 2016 - 09:53 am

SANTIAGO, Chile: At least 12 police officers were killed and 13 others injured Tuesday when a bus fell off a mountain cliff in...

Japan decides to scrap 'Monju' fast-breeder nuclear reactor 21 Dec 2016 - 09:43 am

TOKYO: Japan has decided to shut down an experimental fast-breeder nuclear reactor that drained government finances for years without living up to hopes...

Five Killed in Colombia Plane Crash 21 Dec 2016 - 09:12 am

Bogota: A cargo plane has crashed shortly after take-off from the southern Colombian city of Puerto Carreno, reportedly killing five and injuring one...

No child killed in Berlin attack: interior minister 21 Dec 2016 - 09:09 am

BERLIN: No children but only young people were killed in a deadly truck attack in Berlin, Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said Tuesday....

10 killed in Islamic State attack in Mosul 21 Dec 2016 - 09:05 am

MOSUL, Iraq: At least 10 civilians were killed and 34 others injured Tuesday when mortar shells struck homes here amid an ongoing offensive...

Four snatched off Philippines near Abu Sayyaf stronghold 21 Dec 2016 - 09:01 am

Manila: Four crew from a Philippine-flagged fishing vessel have been snatched in waters off the country's south where Abu Sayyaf Islamic militants have...

New Japan bird flu outbreak brings fresh cull of chickens as Asia spread fears grow 21 Dec 2016 - 08:52 am

TOKYO/MANILA: A virulent strain of airborne bird flu extended its shadow across northeast Asia as Japan launched a new chicken cull on a...

Taiwan loses another ally, says won't help China ties 21 Dec 2016 - 08:49 am

TAIPEI/BEIJING: Taiwan accused China of using Sao Tome and Principe's financial woes to push its "one China" policy after the small West African...

6.5-magnitude earthquake rattles northern Australia 21 Dec 2016 - 08:47 am

Sydney: A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled northern Australia and parts of Indonesia Wednesday with residents in Darwin reporting widespread shaking, but there were...

Germany hunts for attacker after IS claims truck rampage 21 Dec 2016 - 08:39 am

Berlin: German police on Wednesday stepped up their hunt for the driver of a truck that rampaged through a Berlin Christmas market, in...

Turkish military says Syria's al-Bab to Aleppo highway under full control 21 Dec 2016 - 08:32 am

ANKARA: Turkey-backed Syrian rebel forces besieging Islamic State-controlled al-Bab have gained full control of the highway linking the town to Aleppo with intense...

Three militants killed in shootout, bombs found: police 21 Dec 2016 - 08:26 am

Jakarta: Three suspected militants were shot dead by Indonesian anti-terror officers during a raid Wednesday, authorities said, with police discovering a cache of...

Trump team denies report saying sons selling access 21 Dec 2016 - 08:24 am

Washington: President-elect Donald Trump's transition team on Tuesday denied a report that his sons were seeking donations of up to $1 million in...

Deadly Mexico fireworks blast hit market packed for holidays 21 Dec 2016 - 08:18 am

TULTEPEC, Mexico: The San Pablito fireworks market was especially well stocked for the holidays and bustling with hundreds of shoppers when a powerful...