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Scott Disick wishes ‘Happy B’...

Scott Disick wishes ‘Happy B’day’ to daughter Penelope fr...

Despite of split from long-time partner Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick seems to be maintaining good rapport with his kids, as he wished his daughter Penelope “Happy Birthday” with a special message. The American TV personality wrote that his 3-year-old daughter is one of the only... read more »

German man hid 40-tonne World War II tan...

German man hid 40-tonne World War II tank in basement

A 78-year-old German man hid a rare World War II heavy weapons collection, including a 40-tonne Nazi Panther tank, in his basement bunker. Police in Heikendorf, northern Germany, found the tank along with a torpedo and other weapons and it took 20 soldiers and two military recovery vehicles nine... read more »

US says only 60 Syrians being trained to...

US says only 60 Syrians being trained to fight IS

Only about 60 Syrian rebels are being trained by the United States to take on the Islamic State group, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said today, admitting it was far below the number hoped for. The disclosure is likely to add to criticism of the Obama administration’s military strategy, with US... read more »

India, Kazakhstan for strengthening coop...

India, Kazakhstan for strengthening cooperation in multilateral frameworks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev have emphasized that strengthening of cooperation in multilateral frameworks between Kazakhstan and India would contribute to regional and international stability and development. Both leaders noted the broad convergence of... read more »

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High treason case: Musharraf challenges judges appointment

High treason case: Musharraf challenges judges appointment

Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Monday challenged the appointment of judges and a prosecutor to try him for high treason, just hours before appearing in a special court... read more »

Japan raises defence spending budget

Japan seeking US assistance to obtain counter cybe...

Tokyo – Japan is reportedly seeking to curb the increased cyberattacks on the nation’s government systems and in a bid to have the ability to... read more »

Israeli officials demand end to US snoop-ops following ...

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Washington – Senior Israeli leaders have reportedly demanded an end to the alleged mass surveillance programmes carried out by the US’ National... read more »

Iran ready to play constructive role in Geneva talk

Iran ready to play constructive role in Geneva talk

Tehran – Iran has expressed its readiness to play a “constructive” role in upcoming Geneva II conference on Syria if it is invited. “We... read more »

44 killed, dozens injured in Syrian bombing

44 killed, dozens injured in Syrian bombing

Cairo – At least 44 people, including six children, were killed and dozens wounded in an aerial bombardment by the Syrian regime in Aleppo... read more »

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Former Singaporean prime minister Lee Kuan Yew ‘critically ill’ after conditio...

The condition of former Singaporean premier Lee Kuan Yew has deteriorated further and he is critically ill in intensive care, the government says. Mr Lee, the country’s first elected... read more »

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WASHINGTON — A letter intended for the White House tested positive for cyanide at an off-site mail screening facility on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Secret Service. The... read more »

Asterix cartoon raises £100,000 for Charlie Hebdo victims

The storyboard, from 1971’s Asterix and the Laurel Wreath, carried a special dedication from the character’s co-creator, Albert Uderzo. Auction house Christie’s also... read more »

Brazil bus crash leaves 54 dead, including 8 children

The Brazilian government raised the death toll of a bus accident to 54 while police continued their search for more victims Sunday in the rugged lands of southern Brazil. The dead include... read more »

Relief for Andhra as cyclone weakens

Vanuatu President Says Nation Must Start Anew After Cyclone

Vanuatu’s president said Monday that the cyclone that hammered the tiny South Pacific archipelago over the weekend was a “monster” that destroyed or damaged 90 percent of the... read more »