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Australian in 'burkini' made to leave French beach: media 19 Sep 2016 - 02:30 pm

Zeynab Alshelh (left) wanted to show her solidarity with Muslim women in France. (Photo: Channel 7) Sydney: An Australian Muslim woman who wore...

Assad regime violates week-old truce over 250 times 19 Sep 2016 - 02:21 pm

A Syrian man stands in the rubble of destroyed buildings following an air strike in Aleppo's rebel-controlled neighbourhood of Karm al-Jabal on September...

Regime barrel bomb kills 8 in southwestern Syria 19 Sep 2016 - 02:13 pm

By Khaled Suleiman DARAA, Syria: At least eight civilians were killed in a barrel bomb attack carried out Sunday by Syrian regime in...

Palestinian shot by Israeli police after alleged attack 19 Sep 2016 - 02:05 pm

By Kaamil Ahmed JERUSALEM: A Palestinian was shot and injured in Jerusalem on Monday morning after allegedly attacking two Israeli police officers with...

Syrian problem becoming 'global' issue: Erdogan 19 Sep 2016 - 02:04 pm

By Diyar Guldogan ANKARA: The Syrian crisis has taken on global dimensions beyond its immediate region, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday. “I...

British baron's daughter dies in Philippine drug war 19 Sep 2016 - 12:22 pm

Philippines government declared a war against drugs, killing about 3,000 since June 30. AFP Manila: A daughter of the late British baron Lord...

France needs still more resources to fight terrorism - Hollande 19 Sep 2016 - 12:12 pm

French President Francois Hollande delivers a speech during a ceremony in tribute to victims of terror attacks in Paris, France, September 19, 2016....

Back to school in Turkey after post-coup teacher purge 19 Sep 2016 - 12:02 pm

A young boy waves a Turkish national flag as supporters of President Tayyip Erdogan gather during a pro-government demonstration on Taksim square in...

Syria truce to end Monday evening: senior military source 19 Sep 2016 - 11:58 am

Syrian children look at the damage following an air strike in Aleppo's rebel-controlled neighbourhood of Karm al-Jabal on September 18, 2016. AFP /...

India weighs response to deadly raid on Kashmir base 19 Sep 2016 - 11:08 am

An Indian army soldier takes up a position near the site of a gunbattle between Indian army soldiers and rebels inside an army...

US-made bomb used in deadly strike on Yemen hospital: Amnesty 19 Sep 2016 - 10:58 am

File photo of the Doctors Without Borders (MSF) hospital in Abs, Yemen, that was destroyed in an airstrike. AFP Dubai: Amnesty International said...

Tunisia water shortages spark 'thirst uprising' warning 19 Sep 2016 - 10:47 am

Beja, Tunisia: Activists are warning of a potential "thirst uprising" in Tunisia following protests over severe water shortages after one of the North...

Up to five devices found in backpack in New Jersey: media 19 Sep 2016 - 10:38 am

New York: Up to five suspicious devices were found in a backpack in a wastebasket in New Jersey, one of which exploded as...

Syrian rebel says truce has "practically failed and has ended" 19 Sep 2016 - 10:31 am

Food and fuel shortages have combined to make life a daily grind for residents of Aleppo. Reuters BEIRUT: A truce brokered by the...

Turkey's Erdogan: Syrian rebels don't want interference from U.S. forces 19 Sep 2016 - 10:15 am

File picture of Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan ISTANBUL: The Turkey-backed Free Syrian Army does not want interference from U.S. special forces, President Tayyip...

Exploding phone battery: Samsung begins S.Korea exchange 19 Sep 2016 - 10:10 am

South Korean employee works to provide replacement Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones at a shop in Seoul on September 19, 2016. Jung Yeon-Je /...

India steps up Kashmir patrols after army base attack it blames on Pakistan 19 Sep 2016 - 10:04 am

Indian army soldier guards the site of a gunbattle near the border with Pakistan, known as the Line of Control (LoC), in Uri....

Cambodia PM vows to 'eliminate' opponents who protest 19 Sep 2016 - 09:57 am

File picture of Cambodia's prime minister Hun Sen. Reuters Phnom Penh: Cambodia's strongman premier vowed Monday to "eliminate" his opponents if they push...