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US warns Burundi leaders over killings, urges dialogue 11 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

BUJUMBURA, Burundi: The U.S. envoy to Africa's Great Lakes region on Tuesday urged Burundi's government and the opposition to start internationally mediated talks...

Russia to propose Syrians launch 18-month reform process 11 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Russia wants the Syrian government and opposition to agree on launching a constitutional reform process of up to 18 months, followed by early...

Rescuers in Brazil abandon search for young boy as hope fades 11 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

By Marta Nogueira BENTO RODRIGUES, Brazil: Rescuers abandoned a search for 7-year-old Tiago Damasceno in the muddy aftermath of a Brazilian dam collapse...

Opinion: Who's in charge of the migrants arriving in Greece? The answer will surprise you 11 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

A Syrian refugee flashes the victory sign after arriving on the shores of Greece. AFP By Tania Karas LESBOS, Greece: A young woman...

Hazara take protests to Kabul as Afghan sectarian fears rise 10 Nov 2015 - 06:20 pm

By Mustafa Andalid GHAZNI, Afghanistan: A protest convoy drove the bodies of seven members of Afghanistan's minority Hazara community to the capital Kabul...

Slovenia to build 'obstacles' on border against migrants: PM 10 Nov 2015 - 05:45 pm

Migrants wait to cross the Slovenian-Austrian border from the Slovenian city of Sentilj, on November 6, 2015. AFP Slovenia will in the coming...

U.N. issues warning over worsening situation in Burundi 10 Nov 2015 - 05:40 pm

GENEVA: The United Nations said on Tuesday extra-judicial killings, torture and detentions were increasing in Burundi and warned that the international organisation is...

Experian says receives class actions on T-Mobile breach 10 Nov 2015 - 05:08 pm

Credit data company Experian Plc (EXPN.L) said it had received a number of class actions related to the theft of T-Mobile US Inc...

Lufthansa tries to stop cabin crew strike in courts 10 Nov 2015 - 05:03 pm

By Victoria Bryan and Peter Maushagen BERLIN/FRANKFURT: Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) filed injunctions on Tuesday to try to end what is shaping up to be...

Afghan spy agency frees 8 kidnap victims 10 Nov 2015 - 04:55 pm

In this Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015 photo, Mullah Mohammed Rasool, the newly-elected leader of a breakaway faction of the Taliban, speaks during a...

Fatal Jordan police compound shooting took place in canteen 10 Nov 2015 - 04:48 pm

Suleiman Saed, center, a relative of Anwar Abu Zaid, the alleged shooter who opened fire Monday, Nov. 9, 2015 on instructors at an...

Leftists set to topple Portugal government 10 Nov 2015 - 04:45 pm

Lisbon: Portugal's left-wing opposition alliance looks set to topple the country's centre-right minority government Tuesday in a crucial parliamentary vote, barely 10 days...

Kuwait, Russia discuss bilateral cooperation 10 Nov 2015 - 04:42 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) meets with Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi, Russia, November...

Death toll rises to 22 in attack on Syria regime bastion: state TV 10 Nov 2015 - 04:23 pm

Damascus: The toll in a deadly mortar attack in the Syrian coastal city of Latakia on Tuesday rose to 22 killed and dozens...

Maldives announces end to state of emergency 10 Nov 2015 - 04:06 pm

Malé, Maldives: The Maldives government announced Tuesday an end to a state of emergency, which was imposed last week after an alleged attempt...

Egypt military frees prominent activist reporter Bahgat: NGO 10 Nov 2015 - 03:57 pm

Cairo: Egypt's military on Tuesday freed prominent rights defender and reporter Hossam Bahgat, a day after his detention sparked calls for his release...

Suicide bomber attacks Yemeni university 10 Nov 2015 - 03:56 pm

Sana'a: A suicide bomber blew himself up Tuesday inside a Yemeni university in the Houthi-controlled province of Ibb. Security sources in the province...