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304 Syrian refugees cross into Jordan 04 May 2016 - 04:56 pm

Amman: A total of 304 new Syrian refugees from various age groups, crossed into Jordan during the last 24 hours, a military source...

A boy who was blinded by the Islamic State can see again 04 May 2016 - 04:43 pm

Abdul Hafedh, 14, survived the March 25 suicide bombing at a youth soccer game in Asriya, Iraq that killed 43 people, 29 of...

Orlando Bloom visits Ukraine in role as UNICEF ambassador 04 May 2016 - 04:22 pm

Orlando Bloom (Reuters) MOSCOW: British actor Orlando Bloom, in a more serious role as goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, has visited schools in eastern...

Public smoking ban for Ethiopia's capital 04 May 2016 - 04:10 pm

Addis Ababa: A ban on smoking at public gatherings has been announced by the mayor of Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, according to local...

Britain prepares for Super Thursday elections 04 May 2016 - 04:07 pm

Scotland's First Minister and Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Nicola Sturgeon (L), reacts as she is interrupted by a man waving...

31 injured as Etihad runs into severe turbulence in Indonesia 04 May 2016 - 03:04 pm

(file photo / reuters) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Several passengers aboard an Etihad Airways flight were injured Wednesday when their plane ran into...

Alliance with US won’t be 'Trumped', says Seoul 04 May 2016 - 02:53 pm

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves after speaking in New York on May 3, 2016, following the primary in Indiana. AFP /...

NATO allows Israel to open Brussels office 04 May 2016 - 02:50 pm

BRUSSELS: NATO has given permission to Israel to open an office at its headquarters in Brussels. According to an official statement issued by...

Lebanese parliament schedules next election session on May 10 04 May 2016 - 02:45 pm

Beirut: Lebanese House Speaker Nabih Berri on Wednesday called for a session to be held on Tuesday May 10 to elect a President...

Paris to host Saudi, Qatar, UAE, Turkey FMs for Syria talks Monday 04 May 2016 - 02:44 pm

The French flag is pictured at the Elysee Palace. (REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen) Paris: France will host talks next week with the Saudi, Qatari, Turkish...

U.S. kills 39,000 turkeys in outbreak of mild bird flu 04 May 2016 - 02:40 pm

Chicago: U.S. authorities destroyed 39,000 turkeys in Missouri due to an outbreak of a mild form of avian flu, the World Organization for...

Iran: Thousands of women aim to become ‘Ninja Rangers’ 04 May 2016 - 02:33 pm

By Mustafa Melih Ahishali TEHRAN, Iran: Thousands of Iranian women are training to become female “ninjas”, according to a Tehran-based martial arts instructor....

Baby born with two lower teeth 04 May 2016 - 02:31 pm

NEVSEHIR, Turkey: A baby was born with two lower teeth in central Turkey overnight Tuesday, leaving the newborn’s parents both stunned and concerned....

EU moves on granting visa-free travel to Turkish citizens 04 May 2016 - 02:15 pm

REUTERS/Murad Sezer BRUSSELS: The European Union's executive Commission is recommending that Turkish citizens be allowed to travel to Europe without visas on short...

1 dead, 9 missing after Ukraine coal mine blast 04 May 2016 - 01:48 pm

Kiev: One Ukrainian coal miner was killed and nine others were reported missing, feared dead, on Wednesday after a methane gas explosion in...

22 air strikes near Damascus as fighting 'freeze' ends 04 May 2016 - 01:44 pm

Beirut: At least 22 air strikes pounded a key rebel bastion east of the Syrian capital on Wednesday after a local freeze on...

France calls May 9 meeting with Qatar, Saudis on Syria 04 May 2016 - 01:25 pm

French Agriculture minister and Government spokesperson Stephane Le Foll (L) and French Interior minister Bernard Cazeneuve leave the Elysee presidential Palace after the...