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13 people killed in bridge, house collap...

13 people killed in bridge, house collapse in China

At least 13 people were killed when an illegal bridge under construction collapsed in southern China and a residential complex caved in east China, officials said today. Eleven people were killed when a bridge under construction collapsed in south China’s Guangdong Province. The stone-arch... read more »

68 injured as train crashes head-on into...

68 injured as train crashes head-on into a stopped train at a Sri Lankan ra...

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A train crashed head-on into a stopped train at a station in northwestern Sri Lanka on Wednesday, injuring 68 people. It occurred in Pothuhera, about 90 kilometres (56 miles) northeast of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital. Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said a train from Colombo... read more »

Flash floods kill 75

Flash floods kill 75

KABUL: Flash floods after heavy rains in northern Afghanistan killed 75 people and damaged thousands of homes, leaving authorities scrambling to help survivors in the remote region. The rains began late on Thursday and continued yesterday in four provinces. The worst affected was Jawzjan, where 36... read more »

Karachi: 4 including Inspector Shafiq Ta...

Karachi: 4 including Inspector Shafiq Tanoli killed in suicide blast

KARACHI: Four persons including a senior policeman Inspector Shafiq Tanoli were killed when a suicide blast occurred near old vegetable market Thursday morning, Geo News reported. According to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nasir Lodhi, Inspector Shafiq Tanoli was killed along with his... read more »

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Thai army chief says coup could happen

Thai army chief says coup could happen

Bangkok – Thai army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha Friday said a military coup could happen, depending on the situation, media reported. “The door to a coup is neither shut nor open,... read more »

Tear gas, rubber bullets used against protesters in Istanbul

Tear gas, rubber bullets used against protesters in Istanbul

Istanbul – More than 1,000 policemen dispersed anti-government protesters with tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon in Istanbul’s central Taksim square and nearby streets... read more »

Khobragade case: India seeks details of possible U.S. tax violations

Khobragade case: India seeks details of possible U.S. tax violations

New Delhi – The Indian Government has reportedly sought details about staff in American schools in the country for possible tax violations and revoked ID cards of U.S. consular... read more »

Deadly explosion rocks Lebanese capital Beirut, 5Killed

Deadly explosion rocks Lebanese capital Beirut, 5 Killed

Mohamed Shattah, Lebanon’s former finance minister, has been killed by a car bomb that exploded in the centre of the capital Beirut along with at least five others, officials told Al... read more »

Beijing may relax birth policy in 2014

Beijing may relax birth policy in 2014

Beijing – Beijing has started to examine a draft to relax the more than 30-year-old one-child policy, authorities said Friday. The standing committee of Beijing Municipal People’s... read more »