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Zuma in "perfect condition" after health scare 22 Dec 2014 - 03:32 pm

Jacob Zuma JOHANNESBURG--South Africa's President Jacob Zuma on Sunday declared that he was in "perfect condition", in his first comments allaying concerns over...

Burundi arrests brother of suspected France Islamist attacker 22 Dec 2014 - 03:21 pm

BUJUMBURA-- Authorities in the central African nation of Burundi said Monday they had arrested the brother of a man who was killed in...

Analysts warn of ripe explosion in Gaza 22 Dec 2014 - 03:13 pm

GAZA CITY --Barely four months after a bloody conflict battered Gaza, experts warn that a new war could be in the offing if...

At least 20 killed in Central Africa clashes 22 Dec 2014 - 02:33 pm

BANGUI-- At least 20 people have been killed and dozens injured in the latest inter-ethnic clashes in the Central African Republic, police said...

Binay, suitable leader to succeed President Acquino 22 Dec 2014 - 02:31 pm

President Acquino and Binay MANILA, Philippines -- Vice President Jejomar Binay is the "best leader" to succeed President Benigno Aquino III, according to...

First UAE nuclear plant to start in 2017 22 Dec 2014 - 02:24 pm

ABU DHABI-- The first of four nuclear reactors being built by the United Arab Emirates will come on line in 2017 and the...

Airbus due to deliver first A350 plane to Qatar Airways 22 Dec 2014 - 02:06 pm

TOULOUSE-- Airbus was due to deliver its first next-generation A350-900 plane to Qatar Airways Monday, more than a week after the airline suspended...

Pope to meet Muslim, Buddhist leaders in Philippines visit 22 Dec 2014 - 02:03 pm

Pope Francis MANILA-- Pope Francis will meet with leaders of various religions when he visits the Philippines next month, pushing a message of...

Pakistan to execute 500 terror convicts 22 Dec 2014 - 01:48 pm

ISLAMABAD-- Pakistan plans to execute around 500 militants in coming weeks, officials said Monday, after the government lifted a moratorium on the death...

Germany plans trauma centre for ISIS rape victims 22 Dec 2014 - 01:15 pm

ISIS fighters BERLIN---A German government minister said Monday Berlin aimed to set up a trauma centre for victims of a mass rape campaign...

Spanish princess to stand trial in royal first 22 Dec 2014 - 01:15 pm

Cristina, the sister of Spain's King Felipe VI MADRID-- The sister of Spain's King Felipe VI, Cristina, will become the first member of...

Delhi under a blanket of fog 22 Dec 2014 - 01:06 pm

Foggy Delhi Delhi-- The minimum temperature today plunged to 4.2 degrees Celsius in the national capital, the coldest December 22 in the last...

Germany to step up bird flu testing 22 Dec 2014 - 12:51 pm

HAMBURG-- Germany will on Monday announce compulsory testing of ducks and geese for bird flu before slaughtering after two more cases of the...

Groups to plan protest actions vs train fare hike 22 Dec 2014 - 12:29 pm

MANILA-- Various labor and people's organizations will launch protest actions against the impending Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) fares...

Appeal delayed against Pakistan bail order for Mumbai attacks suspect 22 Dec 2014 - 12:05 pm

ISLAMABAD-- A Pakistani government prosecutor said Monday he had been forced to delay his appeal against a court order which grants bail to...

Court orders partner of Sydney hostage-taker jailed 22 Dec 2014 - 11:40 am

SYDNEY-- An Australian court on Monday ordered bail revoked for the partner of a self-styled Sheikh who last week stormed a Sydney cafe...

S.Korea nuclear plants stage drill against cyber attack 22 Dec 2014 - 11:34 am

SEOUL-- South Korea's nuclear power plant operator launched a two-day drill Monday, testing its ability to thwart a cyber attack, after a series...

Syria claims downing of Israeli spy drone 22 Dec 2014 - 11:24 am

DAMASCUS---The Syrian army has claimed it shot down an Israeli reconnaissance drone flying near the occupied Golan Heights, state media said Monday. "A...