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Bernie Sanders urges support for Biden's candidacy: column 13 Jul 2024 - 07:48 pm

Washington: Senator Bernie Sanders, a prominent figure of the US political left, on Saturday voiced support for Joe Biden's presidential candidacy despite calls...

At least 8 killed in shootout during failed jailbreak in the Somali capital 13 Jul 2024 - 07:19 pm

Mogadishu, Somalia:Five prisoners and three soldiers were killed Saturday in a failed attempt by some inmates to break out of a prison in...

S.Leone arrests seven over suspected bomb plot 13 Jul 2024 - 06:22 pm

Freetown: Sierra Leone's security forces arrested seven people in connection with a suspected bomb plot, while seizing TNT explosives, drugs and other materials,...

Swiss prosecutors say probing suspected Russian agent 13 Jul 2024 - 06:09 pm

Geneva: Swiss prosecutors said Saturday they were investigating a Russian diplomat and suspected agent alongside two others reported to have tried to procure...

Missing Polish coal miner found alive more than two days after earthquake 13 Jul 2024 - 05:09 pm

Warsaw, Poland: A miner who went missing after an earthquake shook Poland's Rydultowy coal mine has been found alive more than two days...

Gaza's death toll due to Israeli onslaught rises to 38,443 martyrs 13 Jul 2024 - 04:05 pm

Gaza: The number of casualties due to the Israeli aggression on the Gaza enclave since Oct.7, 2023, has risen to 38,443 martyrs and...

Eleven dead in northern Vietnam after landslide buries van 13 Jul 2024 - 03:34 pm

Hanoi: A landslide triggered by heavy rains buried and killed at least 11 people who were travelling in a van in northernVietnam, the...

Six killed in Mogadishu prison break shootout 13 Jul 2024 - 03:27 pm

Mogadishu: Five inmates said to be from Somalia's Al-Shabaab jihadist group and a guard were killed in a blaze of gunfire during an...

Gaza health ministry says Israeli camp strike kills dozens 13 Jul 2024 - 02:56 pm

Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories: The health ministry in Gaza said an Israeli strike Saturday on a displacement camp in the south of the...

Suspect held over bodies in suitcases at famous UK bridge 13 Jul 2024 - 02:35 pm

London: UK police on Saturday arrested a man after two suitcases believed to contain the remains of two men were dumped on a...

Malala calls for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans 13 Jul 2024 - 01:41 pm

London: Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai called for Pakistan to stop deporting undocumented Afghans, saying she was especially concerned about the "dark future" awaiting...

Pakistan court overturns ex-PM Khan's illegal marriage conviction: party 13 Jul 2024 - 01:21 pm

Islamabad: A Pakistan court overturned ex-prime minister Imran Khan's conviction on illegal marriage charges on Saturday, though he remains jailed over allegations of...

Princess of Wales to attend Wimbledon Men's final: Palace 13 Jul 2024 - 01:00 pm

London: Catherine, Princess of Wales, will attend the Wimbledon Men's final in London on Sunday as she recovers after being diagnosed with cancer,...

Israeli air strikes on al-Mawasi kill over 50: Medical sources 13 Jul 2024 - 12:23 pm

Doha, Qatar: More than 50 people have been killed and dozens others wounded by Israeli air strikes on the al-Mawasi area, in western...

Iran president-elect ready for 'constructive dialogue' with Europe 13 Jul 2024 - 12:08 pm

Tehran: Iran's president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian said he looks forward to improved relations with European nations, even though he accused them of reneging on...

French sports minister swims in the Seine in boost for Olympics organisers 13 Jul 2024 - 11:57 am

Paris: French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera swam in the Seine on Saturday, raising hopes the river will be clean enough for competitors at...

Kenya watchdog probes possible police link to dumped bodies 13 Jul 2024 - 11:52 am

Nairobi: Kenya's police watchdog said it is investigating whether there is any police involvement in the gruesome discovery of mutilated bodies dumped in...