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Austrian presidential hopeful tightens security after death threat 12 Oct 2016 - 02:30 pm

VIENNA: A death threat by an apparent neo-Nazi on Twitter has prompted Austria's independent presidential candidate Alexander Van der Bellen to reinforce his ...

Trump would be 'dangerous' if elected: UN rights chief 12 Oct 2016 - 02:13 pm

Geneva: The UN's rights chief warned Wednesday that Donald Trump's statements pointed to a "dangerous" figure emerging on the world stage if he...

France launches Kim Kardashian robbery probe 12 Oct 2016 - 01:57 pm

Paris,: French prosecutors have formally opened an investigation into the armed robbery in Paris of Kim Kardashian in which the US reality TV...

With baby Waleed, Gaza population reaches 2 million 12 Oct 2016 - 01:53 pm

Gaza City, Palestine: The two millionth person has been born in Gaza, with the birth of a baby boy named Waleed officially recognised...

Two dead, 24 hurt in Philippine fireworks blaze 12 Oct 2016 - 01:51 pm

Bocaue, Philippines: A blaze ripped through a group of fireworks shops in the Philippines Wednesday, killing two people and leaving 24 others injured,...

Putin 'too embarrassed' to come to Paris: French minister 12 Oct 2016 - 01:40 pm

Paris: Russian President Vladimir Putin cancelled a planned visit to Paris because he was "embarrassed" about Russia's bombing of the Syrian city of...

Turkey to revive plans to strengthen Erdogan's office, PM says 12 Oct 2016 - 01:27 pm

ANKARA: The Turkish government will soon restart efforts to change the constitution and expand presidential powers, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Wednesday,...

Kerala to probe reports of 'artificial' Chinese eggs 12 Oct 2016 - 01:11 pm

Thiruvananthapuram: With "artificial" Chinese eggs reportedly making their way into certain parts of Kerala, state Health Minister K.K. Shylaja on Wednesday said a...

Women in high paying jobs drive Indian luxury industry: Report 12 Oct 2016 - 01:02 pm

New Delhi: Fashion conscious working women in the country are driving up the growth of India's $9 billion worth luxury market and account...

Rubble with a view: a Haitian family's home destroyed 12 Oct 2016 - 12:56 pm

Zoanger, Haiti: With a perch above a white Caribbean shore lapped by azure waters, the Edouard family was doing all right by Haitian...

Saudi eases Yemen blockade for raid wounded evacuation 12 Oct 2016 - 11:33 am

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia announced an easing of its 18-month air blockade of rebel-held areas of neighbouring Yemen on Wednesday to allow the evacuation...

Insight: As offensive nears, Islamic State rigs Mosul with bombs 12 Oct 2016 - 10:06 am

ERBIL/BAGHDAD: Islamic State militants have placed booby traps across the city of Mosul, dug tunnels and recruited children as spies in anticipation of...

South Sudan rebel leader heads to South Africa for medical tests 12 Oct 2016 - 09:46 am

Khartoum: South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar, a pariah for the West since his call last month for renewed civil war, headed to...

China adds fuel to speed up "Railway Express" to Europe 12 Oct 2016 - 09:35 am

SHANGHAI: China's state planner has drawn up a five-year plan to develop the China Railway Express to Europe, improving customs clearance and infrastructure,...

Rebel Hong Kong lawmakers challenge China in parliament 12 Oct 2016 - 09:24 am

Hong Kong: Hong Kong rebel lawmakers swore, shouted, banged drums and railed against "tyranny" Wednesday when they took their oaths of office in...

US sees mounting evidence of Houthi role in strike on US warship 12 Oct 2016 - 09:17 am

WASHINGTON: The United States is seeing growing indications that Iran-allied Houthi rebels, despite denials, were responsible for Sunday's attack on a Navy destroyer...