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"Serious concern" in Somalia as 5 mln go hungry: UN 20 Sep 2016 - 02:59 pm

Civilians walk near the site of a suicide car bomb attack, which killed a top Somaliageneral along with four of his security guards,...

Refugees trying to reach Greece via Aegean on rise 20 Sep 2016 - 02:54 pm

Migrants queue next to burned tents at the Moria camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, following the overnight fire on September 20,...

Trump son compares Syrian refugees to poisoned candies 20 Sep 2016 - 12:22 pm

Washington: Donald Trump's eldest son triggered an online storm with a tweet comparing Syrian refugees to a bowl containing an assortment of tainted...

Thousands flee Greek migrant camp fire as tensions flare 20 Sep 2016 - 10:54 am

A migrant is covered with a blanket after a fire at the Moria migrant camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece, September 19,...

Weakness at home hobbles once-powerful Merkel in Europe 20 Sep 2016 - 09:43 am

German Chancellor and chairwomen of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Angela Merkel addressing a news conference in Berlin, Germany, September 19, 2016. REUTERS/Fabrizio...

US, China to step up cooperation on North Korea 20 Sep 2016 - 08:35 am

File picture of US President Barack Obama and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during their meeting in the Great Hall of the People in...

17 killed, including 3 police, in Kinshasa clashes 19 Sep 2016 - 06:37 pm

Congolese opposition supporters chant slogans during a march to press President Joseph Kabila to step down in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital...

NY, NJ bombings suspect 'Ahmad Khan Rahami' in custody: Media 19 Sep 2016 - 06:13 pm

New York: The Afghan-born American wanted in connection with weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey was taken into custody on Monday...

UK activists use lifejackets to lament refugees' plight 19 Sep 2016 - 04:17 pm

2,500 lifejackets, worn by refugees during crossings from Turkey to the Greek island of Chios, are displayed on Parliament Square, opposite the Houses...

Man being sought lived in apartment FBI searched 19 Sep 2016 - 03:31 pm

An image of Ahmad Khan Rahami, who is wanted for questioning in connection with an explosion in New York City, is seen in...

Naturalized Afghanistan citizen sought in Manhattan blast 19 Sep 2016 - 03:15 pm

An image of Ahmad Khan Rahami, who is wanted for questioning in connection with an explosion in New York City, is seen in...

Australian in 'burkini' made to leave French beach: media 19 Sep 2016 - 02:30 pm

Zeynab Alshelh (left) wanted to show her solidarity with Muslim women in France. (Photo: Channel 7) Sydney: An Australian Muslim woman who wore...

British baron's daughter dies in Philippine drug war 19 Sep 2016 - 12:22 pm

Philippines government declared a war against drugs, killing about 3,000 since June 30. AFP Manila: A daughter of the late British baron Lord...

France needs still more resources to fight terrorism - Hollande 19 Sep 2016 - 12:12 pm

French President Francois Hollande delivers a speech during a ceremony in tribute to victims of terror attacks in Paris, France, September 19, 2016....

Up to five devices found in backpack in New Jersey: media 19 Sep 2016 - 10:38 am

New York: Up to five suspicious devices were found in a backpack in a wastebasket in New Jersey, one of which exploded as...

UK to lose passporting rights unless in EEA - ECB's Weidmann 19 Sep 2016 - 09:54 am

President of the Deutsche Bundesbank Jens Weidmann speaks during a meeting in Rome, Italy April 26, 2016. Reuters/Tony Gentile/File Photo Financial institutions based...

Orphaned baby Koala finds fluffy toy friend 19 Sep 2016 - 09:41 am

Representative image of a koala in Australia. Sydney: An orphaned baby koala in Australia has found solace cuddling a fluffy toy marsupial in...

Police detonate possible bomb in New Jersey after weekend blasts -mayor 19 Sep 2016 - 09:29 am

Law enforcement officials work at the scene of Saturday night's explosion in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, in New York City. Drew Angerer/Getty...