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Afghan security adviser warns of risk from IS, al-Qaida 26 Oct 2015 - 09:09 am

Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, in Kabul, Afghanistan. AP KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) —...

Death toll in Libya anti-peace deal rally shelling hits 12 26 Oct 2015 - 09:05 am

The death toll for the shelling of a rally in Libya's second city Benghazi, protesting against a UN-proposed peace deal has jumped to...

Japan's new nuclear envoy to visit S. Korea 26 Oct 2015 - 09:02 am

Kimihiro Ishikane Seoul: Japan's new top envoy to the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program Kimihiro Ishikane will visit South Korea this...

Al Zayani praises growth of trading volume between GCC states 26 Oct 2015 - 08:57 am

Doha: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Abdullatif Rashid Al Zayani said that the volume of commercial trade between the GCC states...

Four confirmed dead after Canada whale-watching boat sinks: Coast Guard 26 Oct 2015 - 08:55 am

Rescue personnel mounting a search for victims of a capsized whale watching boat park on a wharf in Tofino, British Columbia. Reuters Vancouver: ...

Corruption-weary Guatemalans elect comedian as president 26 Oct 2015 - 08:43 am

Guatemala City: Comedian Jimmy Morales jumped to a massive lead in Guatemala's presidential race Sunday, declaring victory after a campaign upended by a...

Two Koreas wrap up emotional family reunion 26 Oct 2015 - 08:37 am

Seoul: North and South Korean families divided since the Korean War said a tearful final farewell Monday, wrapping up a rare reunion that...

100,000 places in migrant reception centres to be set up in Balkans: EU's Juncker 26 Oct 2015 - 08:32 am

Brussels: Some 100,000 places in reception centres will be provided along the Balkans migrant route starting in Greece to help the EU cope...

Scioli leads Argentina vote but may face runoff 26 Oct 2015 - 08:28 am

Buenos Aires: Buenos Aires Governor Daniel Scioli led Argentina's presidential election race as counting got under way Sunday, but it was unclear whether...

45 in custody over 'Boko Haram plot' in Lagos: sources 26 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Lagos: Nigeria's secret police have arrested and charged 45 suspects over an alleged Boko Haram plot to attack the country's financial hub, Lagos,...

AAP takes out candle march to protest atrocities on Dalits 26 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers led by senior leader Dilip Pandey and MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj took out a candle march at...

Local elections cancelled in key Ukraine city, parties trade accusations of foul play 26 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Empty pooling boothes are pictured at a polling station in the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol on October 25, 2015 KIEV: Local elections...

Ukraine and Russia ground direct flights in latest spat 26 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Russian authorities estimate some 800,000 people flew between the country and Ukraine in the first eight months of 2015 KIEV: Direct flights between...

Rain produces rivers of trash in Lebanese capital 26 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

BEIRUT: Streets in parts of Lebanon turned into rivers of garbage on Sunday as heavy rains washed through mountains of trash that have...

Turkey urges EU to fulfill pledges to tackle migrants 26 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Brussels: The EU must fulfill pledges to offer Turkey three billion euros ($3.3 billion) a year and visa-free travel for Turks in return...

Ukraine rebels say MSF banned for 'espionage' 26 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Kiev: Pro-Russian insurgents in Ukraine's eastern separatist Donetsk region said Sunday they had banned Doctors Without Borders (MSF) from working in the area...

Five things to know about Republic of Congo 26 Oct 2015 - 12:00 am

Brazzaville: Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso has scheduled a referendum Sunday that would enable him to extend his three-decade reign. Sassou Nguesso served...