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Palestinian man shot dead in West Bank r...

Palestinian man shot dead in West Bank raid

Palestinian medics said Issa Qatari, 22, was shot in the chest and died shortly before reaching hospital. The Israeli military said its forces had clashed with dozens of protesters after entering the al-Amari camp on Wednesday to arrest a Hamas operative. “A main instigator attempted to hurl... read more »

powerful earthquake hits off eastern Ind...

powerful earthquake hits off eastern Indonesia

JAKARTA, INDONESIA — A strong earthquake hit off the coast of eastern Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Wednesday, causing panic among residents, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Authorities said there was no threat of a tsunami. The magnitude-6.5 quake struck at a... read more »

Obama defends Iranian nuclear deal against 'tough talk and bluster'
Obama ready to authorize air strikes on ...

Obama ready to authorize air strikes on ISIS in Syria

President Obama reportedly is prepared to expand airstrikes against the Islamic State into Syria and broaden the campaign against the group in Iraq, according to published reports ahead of a prime-time address to the nation in which the president will be expected to lay out an expanded military and... read more »

Kashmir disaster: 6 Lakh in difficulties...

Kashmir disaster: 6 Lakh in difficulties, Near 50,000 Rescued

Almost 200 people have died in the state’s worst floods in 60 years. With the weather clearing, 61 Air Force choppers and transport aircraft have made non-stop sorties through the night and on Tuesday to carry men, equipment like boats and cutters, and relief material, including medicines and... read more »

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WikiLeaks reveals Australian gagging order over political bribery allegations

A sweeping gagging order issued in Australia to block reporting of any bribery allegations involving several international political leaders in the region has been exposed... read more »

Ebola outbreak: pan-African airline halts flights to west African countries

Pan-African airline ASKY has suspended all flights to and from the capitals of Liberia and Sierra Leone, and the Liberian football association cancelled games as fears grow of the spread... read more »

‘The world stands disgraced’ – Israeli shelling of school kills at least...

United Nations officials described the killing of sleeping children as a disgrace to the world and accused Israel of a serious violation of international law after a school in Gaza being... read more »

US House approves lawsuit against Obama

The U.S. House on Wednesday approved a lawsuit against President Barack Obama over alleged abuse of executive power. The 225-201 vote fell along party lines, with five Republicans voting... read more »

Former Libyan deputy prime minister kidnapped in Tripoli

TRIPOLI: Unidentified gunmen on Tuesday kidnapped Libya’s former deputy prime minister Mustafa Abu Shagor, a parliamentarian confirmed. The gunmen forced Abu Shagor into a car near his house... read more »