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Jordan parliament accuses Israel of 'state terrorism' 10 Oct 2015 - 04:35 pm

Amman: The Jordanian parliament Saturday accused Israel of "state terrorism" against the Palestinian people after its forces shot dead seven Gazans and wounded...

North Korea shows off missiles, drones in parade 10 Oct 2015 - 04:22 pm

Military equipment is paraded in Pyongyang, North Korea, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. AP PYONGYANG, North Korea: The latest on the celebrations marking the...

PKK Kurdish rebels suspend attacks ahead of Turkey polls 10 Oct 2015 - 04:07 pm

Istanbul: The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Saturday declared a "state of inactivity" after months of attacks in Turkey, pledging to suspend all...

At least 86 dead in Ankara blasts: Turkish minister 10 Oct 2015 - 03:52 pm

Ankara: At least 86 people were killed on Saturday in twin explosions targeting a peace rally in the Turkish capital Ankara, the health...

Syria regime advances with Russian air support 10 Oct 2015 - 03:50 pm

Beirut: Syrian government forces captured a village from rebels in the central province of Hama on Saturday as they pushed a ground operation...

CBI raids Mallya's offices, residences 10 Oct 2015 - 03:46 pm

NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: The CBI on Saturday raided houses and offices of business tycoon Vijay Mallya and his now-grounded Kingfisher Airlines in case of...

Iraq says it was not warned about Russian missiles crossing its airspace 10 Oct 2015 - 02:29 pm

By Loveday Morris BAGHDAD: Iraq's Defense Ministry said Friday it was not informed when Russia launched more than two dozen cruise missiles across...

Pentagon plans major shift in effort to counter IS in Syria 10 Oct 2015 - 02:26 pm

The Obama administration backed away Friday from a blighted effort to train Syrian rebels to fight the Islamic State, as the Pentagon announced...

Turkey's Erdogan condemns 'heinous attack' in Ankara 10 Oct 2015 - 02:04 pm

Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday denounced the "heinous attack" that rocked a peace rally in the Turkish capital Ankara, killing...

French PM in Egypt for talks on economy, conflicts 10 Oct 2015 - 02:01 pm

Cairo: France's Prime Minister Manuel Valls flew into Egypt on Saturday to start a three-country Arab tour aimed at boosting economic ties and...

Two Palestinians killed in Jerusalem and Gaza, Death toll rises to 16 10 Oct 2015 - 01:59 pm

Jerusalem: Two Palestinian youths have been announced martyred during clashes with Israeli Forces on Saturday morning, raising the number of martyrs to 16...

China restaurant explosion kills at least 17 10 Oct 2015 - 01:57 pm

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire after an explosion at a restaurant in Wuhu, Anhui province, China, October 10, 2015. Beijing: An explosion...

Isolated North Korea says ready for war with US as it marks anniversary 10 Oct 2015 - 12:31 pm

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (3-R) watching a military parade in Pyongyang, North Korea, 10 October 2015, marking the 70th anniversary of the...

Sarah Joseph to return Sahitya Akademi award 10 Oct 2015 - 11:59 am

THRISSUR: Popular writer and Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award winner Sarah Joseph on Saturday said she would return the award to protest the lynching...

Police arrest 21 after cow 'slaughter' violence 10 Oct 2015 - 11:56 am

Police in action after villagers vandalised properties and resorted to arson in Mainpuri district. NEW DELHI: Indian police have arrested 21 men after...

At least 20 people killed in explosion in Ankara: Report 10 Oct 2015 - 11:10 am

People lay on the ground as survivors offer help after an explosion during a peace march in Ankara, Turkey. UPDATED ANKARA: At least...

Police identify kidnappers of Italian in Philippines 10 Oct 2015 - 10:03 am

DIPOLOG CITY, Philippines: Police said Saturday they have identified a local criminal gang as behind the abduction of an an Italian restaurant owner...