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Australia storm sweeps three to their death as it pounds east coast 06 Jun 2016 - 08:56 am

A large wave splashes onto properties located on Collaroy Beach due to severe weather that brought strong winds and heavy rain to the...

American photojournalist and his Afghan translator killed in Afghanistan 06 Jun 2016 - 08:51 am

Translator Zabihullah Tamanna (left) and photojournalist David Gilkey in Afghanistan on June 2. Monika Evstatieva/NPR Kabul: An American photojournalist and his Afghan translator...

Obama hosts Indian PM, unlikely friend 06 Jun 2016 - 08:47 am

US President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington, US June 2, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Washington: President Barack Obama welcomes India's Prime...

Ex-banker has edge in tight Peru presidential vote 06 Jun 2016 - 08:41 am

Presidential candidate for the "Peruanos por el Kambio" party Pedro Pablo Kuczynski celebrates the preliminary results from the runoff elections, on June 5,...

Yemen agrees on unconditional release of detained children 06 Jun 2016 - 08:29 am

File photo of Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheik Ahmed Kuwait: The UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed...

US Navy slaps drinking ban on 18,600 sailors in Japan, ends liberty 06 Jun 2016 - 08:23 am

US Sailors in Okinawa, Japan, have come under the scanner for their irresponsible behaviour. Reuters TOKYO: The U.S. Navy slapped a drinking ban...

Surging river water kills four hikers in Taiwan 06 Jun 2016 - 08:16 am

Representational image Taipei: Surging waters triggered by torrential rain left four people dead and one missing in Taiwan after they were swept away...

California or bust? Clinton hopes to strike gold in pivotal vote 06 Jun 2016 - 08:01 am

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton makes a campaign stop at a restaurant in Santa Barbara, California, United States June 4, 2016. REUTERS/MIKE...

Three dead, 9 injured in Belgian train crash: officials 06 Jun 2016 - 07:57 am

Damaged train following a collision between a goods train and a passenger train on June 5, 2016 near Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse, Belgium. AFP / JOHN...

Ali a unique star -- even on Hollywood Walk of Fame 06 Jun 2016 - 12:20 am

People gather at the star of Muhammad Ali on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California, on June 4, 2016. Ali who...

American Muslims remember Ali as hero for their faith 06 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

People visit the Muhammad Ali Center June 5, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. The family of boxing legend Muhammad Ali prepared Sunday to accompany...

Saudi reform plan approved by top government economic council CEDA 06 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

“The Council of Economic and Develpoment Affairs (CEDA) has approved the final draft of the National Transformation Plan, which is one of the...

Thousands flee Sri Lanka ammunition depot explosions 06 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Sri Lankan firefighters watch from a distance as smoke and fire rise following explosions at an army ammunition dump at Salawa Military Camp...

Ali family set for solemn trip home to Louisville 06 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Fans of the late Muhammad Ali, the former world heavyweight boxing champion come to pay their respects at the Ali Center in Louisville,...

Female journalist gunned down in Somalia 05 Jun 2016 - 06:49 pm

Sagal Salad Osman. photo: Twitter Mogadishu: A female journalist was shot dead Sunday in the Somali capital Mogadishu, adding to the lengthening death...

Rome the top prize as Italians vote in test for Renzi 05 Jun 2016 - 04:20 pm

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi speaks during a campaign meeting of Roberto Giachetti, Democratic Party (PD) candidate for the mayoral election in Rome...

Militias may move in to Fallujah if fight drags on: Commander 05 Jun 2016 - 04:06 pm

Iraqi pro-government forces and Shiite fighters from the Popular Mobilisation units fire rockets from the village of al-Azraqiyah towards Islamic State (IS) group...