Egypt military kills 7 militants in volatile Sinai
An Egyptian military spokesman says troops have killed seven suspected militants and arrested five as part of an ongoing offensive in the volatile Sinai Peninsula where the military has been trying to quell a spreading insurgency by Islamic militants. A statement late Monday on Brig. Gen. Mohammed... read more »
Gaza power plant hit by Israeli tank shells
Israeli tank shells hit a fuel tank of the Gaza Strip’s only power plant on Tuesday, forcing the plant to shut down, a spokesman for Gaza’s electricity distribution company said. A huge cloud of black smoke rose over the coastal city. There was no immediate word of casualties and the Israeli... read more »
Devendro enters quarters, Shiva ousted from CWG
Indian boxer L. Devendro Singh (49kg) advanced to the quarterfinals with a hard-fought win after reigning Asian champion Shiva Thapa (56kg) was shockingly sent packing as the pre-quarterfinal bouts of the 20th Commonwealth Games got underway here today. Asian Championships silver-medallist Devendro... read more »
Bayern Munich chairman: Club will never fire Guardiola
Bayern Munich’s chairman is giving coach Pep Guardiola a ringing endorsement as he prepares for his second season in charge, saying that the club will never fire him. Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was responding to questions in Sunday’s Welt am Sonntagnewspaper about whether he was worried... read more »
Preity had used harsh words against Wadia: Witness tells cops
A witness has told the police that it was Preity Zinta, who used harsh words against her ex-boyfriend Ness wadia during an IPL match here on May 30. He was listed by the industrialist. The... read more »
Libya warns of ‘humanitarian disaster’ over fuel fire
Libya has requested international assistance to put out a fire at a large fuel storage site in Tripoli that was hit by a rocket during militia clashes. The huge blaze could cause a... read more »
Death toll mounts as clashes intensify in Ukraine
KIEV: Officials in rebellion-wracked eastern Ukraine say at least eight civilians have been killed by fighting and shelling in two cities held by separatist militants. Authorities in... read more »
Gunmen kill 15 civilians travelling in central Afghanistan
Suspected Taliban gunmen stopped two vehicles in central Afghanistan and shot dead 15 passengers at the side of the road, officials said on Friday, in the latest attack to highlight the... read more »
California lightning strikes 14 people in one day
A 20-year-old man died after lightning struck 14 people at a popular Los Angeles beach and a golf course, a coroner’s official said on Sunday. Los Angeles County coroner’s Lt. Larry Dietz said... read more »
