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Philippines storm death toll climbs to 182: police 23 Dec 2017 - 08:58 pm

Manila: The death toll from a tropical storm in the southern Philippines hit 182 early Sunday, with 153 people still missing, police said....

Turkey plans to change embassy street name in row with UAE 23 Dec 2017 - 03:58 pm

ISTANBUL: Turkey plans to change the name of the street where the embassy of the United Arab Emirates is located to Fakhreddin Pasha,...

Moscow warns US decision to arm Ukraine could cause 'new bloodshed' 23 Dec 2017 - 03:43 pm

Moscow: Moscow on Saturday slammed Washington's decision to provide Kiev with "enhanced defensive capabilities," saying it could lead to "new bloodshed" in war-torn...

Zimbabwe's ex-army chief named ruling party VP: official 23 Dec 2017 - 03:23 pm

Harare: Zimbabwe's new President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday named the former army chief who led a coup that ended Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule,...

2017 Mexico's most violent year in two decades: officials 23 Dec 2017 - 02:29 pm

Mexico City: 2017 was Mexico's most violent year in two decades, with 23,101 murders carried out between January and November, according to official...

Aardvark missing after fire at London Zoo 23 Dec 2017 - 02:09 pm

London: A fire broke out at London Zoo early on Saturday morning, engulfing a cafe and shop near an animal petting area, and...

Moscow: US arms supply to provoke Kiev to use force in eastern Ukraine 23 Dec 2017 - 01:23 pm

MOSCOW: The US decision to supply weapons to Ukraine is dangerous as it will encourage Kiev to use force in eastern Ukraine, Russian...

Traders in Old Mosul rebuild their ruined market 23 Dec 2017 - 12:41 pm

Mosul, Iraq: Fed up with waiting for assistance from the Iraqi authorities to materialise, traders at the ravaged Bab al-Saray market in Mosul's...

'I feel less scared': Safety alarms help empower Rohingya women 23 Dec 2017 - 12:41 pm

Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh: A piercing wail emanates from the small device in the palm of a young Rohingya woman, drawing startled looks from...

California wildfire largest since 1932: Cal Fire 23 Dec 2017 - 12:22 pm

Los Angeles: A California wildfire that firefighters have battled for over two weeks is now the state's largest since at least 1932, the...

Philippines storm death toll climbs to 133: govt 23 Dec 2017 - 12:16 pm

Manila: The death toll from a tropical storm in the southern Philippines climbed swiftly to 133 on Saturday, as rescuers pulled dozens of...

Gazan dies of wounds from Israel border clash: Ministry 23 Dec 2017 - 12:08 pm

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories, A Palestinian died on Saturday after being wounded by Israeli fire during a protest on the Gaza border against...

Where did you get your tree? Child climbers in Georgia risk lives for Christmas 23 Dec 2017 - 11:52 am

LONDON: As European families gather round the twinkling lights and evocative woody aroma of their Christmas trees this festive season, few will think...

Firefighters tackle blaze at London Zoo 23 Dec 2017 - 11:50 am

LONDON: More than 70 firefighters were tackling a blaze at London Zoo on Saturday after fire broke out at the attraction's cafe and...

Peru declares North Korea diplomats persona non grata 23 Dec 2017 - 10:59 am

Lima, Peru has declared two North Korean diplomats persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 15 days, according to...

At least 32 dead as bus plunges off bridge in India 23 Dec 2017 - 09:41 am

New Delhi, At least 32 people were killed on Saturday when their bus swerved off a bridge and plunged 30 metres (100 feet)...

Iran, Chips and Bentleys may mend UK-Russia ties, Johnson says 23 Dec 2017 - 09:23 am

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that sales of potato chips and luxury cars offer evidence of progress...