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Blast, heavy gunfire heard near Somalia's Mogadishu airport 02 Jan 2017 - 12:16 pm

MOGADISHU: A loud blast followed by heavy gunfire was heard near Somalia's Mogadishu airport on Monday, Reuters witnesses said.

IS claims responsibility for Istanbul nightclub attack 02 Jan 2017 - 11:44 am

Beirut: The Islamic State group on Monday claimed responsibility for an attack on a nightclub in the Turkish city of Istanbul that killed...

Blast in Baghdad's Sadr City kills at least 10: Police, medics 02 Jan 2017 - 11:24 am

BAGHDAD: At least 10 people were killed and 35 wounded by a car bomb on Monday in a busy square in Baghdad's sprawling...

France calls on Russia to respect truce in Syria 02 Jan 2017 - 11:14 am

PARIS: France on Monday called on Russia to stop military action in Syria and respect a fragile ceasefire brokered by Moscow and Turkey...

Victims of Istanbul nightclub attack identified 02 Jan 2017 - 11:02 am

Istanbul: Foreigners, including many nationals of Arab countries, made up the majority of the victims in the New Year shooting rampage at an...

Turkey sees IS link to Istanbul attack: report 02 Jan 2017 - 10:44 am

Istanbul: Turkish authorities believe the attacker who killed 39 people at an Istanbul nightclub over the New Year is linked to Islamic State...

In Iraq, Hollande says IS battle prevents attacks at home 02 Jan 2017 - 10:26 am

Baghdad: Supporting military operations against the Islamic State group is key to preventing terror attacks at home, French President Francois Hollande said Monday...

Turkish, Russian aircraft destroy Islamic State targets in Syria - army 02 Jan 2017 - 10:00 am

ANKARA: Turkish warplanes and artillery have struck Islamic State targets in Syria, killing 22 of the group's militants, while Russian aircraft hit jihadists...

Cambodia to arrest three behind photoshopped image of king 02 Jan 2017 - 09:42 am

Phnom Penh: Cambodian police on Monday said they planned to arrest three suspects, including one believed to be in Thailand, for being behind...

At least 9 killed in Kazakhstan apartment building collapse: ministry 02 Jan 2017 - 09:41 am

Moscow: At least nine people were killed after part of an apartment building collapsed in central Kazakhstan, the country's authorities said Monday. "Nine...

Indonesian tourist boat captain held after deadly fire 02 Jan 2017 - 09:32 am

Jakarta: Indonesian police said Monday they had detained the captain of a tourist boat that burst into flames en route to a holiday...

Indian court orders dismissal of BCCI chief 02 Jan 2017 - 09:29 am

New Delhi: India's Supreme Court ordered the dismissal Monday of the president of the country's powerful cricket board over the failure to enact...

Beijing enjoys brief respite, but choking smog to return on Tuesday 02 Jan 2017 - 09:08 am

BEIJING: Heavy smog that blanketed northern China at the weekend cleared somewhat on Monday, with flights in Beijing back to normal, but it...

Snap! Selfie-seeking tourist bitten by Thai croc 02 Jan 2017 - 08:51 am

Bangkok: A French tourist was bitten by a crocodile inside a Thai national park as she tried to get close to the fearsome...

France's Hollande in Iraq to review war on IS: AFP 02 Jan 2017 - 08:23 am

Baghdad: French President Francois Hollande arrived in Baghdad Monday to meet the French forces helping Iraq in the fight against the Islamic State...

Beijing enjoys brief respite, but choking smog to return on Tuesday 02 Jan 2017 - 06:51 am

BEIJING: Heavy smog that blanketed northern China at the weekend cleared somewhat on Monday, with flights in Beijing back to normal, but it...

Hunger striking doctor demands better healthcare in Nepal 02 Jan 2017 - 06:44 am

Kathmandu: Dr Govinda KC spent 22 days lying on a gurney in a hospital in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, but he was not a...

Air strikes, fighting mark end of Aleppo ceasefire 02 Jan 2017 - 04:45 am

Heavy clashes erupted between regime and rebel forces in Syria's divided city of Aleppo after a unilateral ceasefire announced by Russia expired, according...