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Powerful bomb in van kills at least 10 in south Philippines 31 Jul 2018 - 12:08 pm
A destroyed structure is seen at the site of an explosion at Barangay Maganda on the outskirts of Lamitan city on the southern island of Mindanao on July 31, 2018. (AFP / Richard FALCATAN)
Gunmen take dozens hostage in eastern Afghan city 31 Jul 2018 - 11:58 am
Afghan security forces arrive at an area where explosions and gunshots were heard, in Jalalabad city, Afghanistan, July 31, 2018. (REUTERS/Parwiz)
Militants hit city of Jalalabad: Afghan official 31 Jul 2018 - 11:04 am
Men carry an injured man in a hospital after a suicide attack in Jalalabad, Afghanistan July 30, 2018. REUTERS/Parwiz
Horse-drawn garbage collection 31 Jul 2018 - 07:34 am
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Threats aside, Trump says he's willing to meet with Iranians 31 Jul 2018 - 07:34 am
People past a mural painted on the wall of the former US Embassy in Tehran on May 9, 2018 (Fatemeh Bahrami / Anadolu Agency)
China appeals to military veterans not to protest, respect law 31 Jul 2018 - 07:34 am
Grievances over military pensions and perceived poor treatment of veterans have been a long-running issue, and have at times led to organised protests.
Zimbabwe opposition leader says winning election 'resoundingly' 31 Jul 2018 - 07:34 am
Opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party leader Nelson Chamisa addresses a media conference in Harare, Zimbabwe July 29, 2018. Reuters/Mike Hutchings
More than 500 hikers evacuated from Indonesian volcano 31 Jul 2018 - 07:09 am
This picture taken on July 29, 2018 shows an Indonesian village security officer examining the debris of houses, after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck, in Lombok. AFP / Aulia Ahmad
Fugitive spy jailed in Vietnam for 'leaking state secrets' 31 Jul 2018 - 07:09 am
Phan Van Anh Vu (Vu Nhom) listens during the verdict session of his trial at a court in Hanoi, Vietnam July 30, 2018. VNA/Doan Tan via Reuters
Italy's populist prime minister Giuseppe Conte stakes claim to be Trump's man in Europe 31 Jul 2018 - 07:09 am
US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte hold a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, July 30, 2018.  AFP / Saul Loeb
Nicaragua's Ortega defends parapolice violence as US steps up warning 31 Jul 2018 - 07:09 am
Nicaraguan refugees fleeing their country due to unrest display signs with the names of Nicaraguans who died during clashes with riot police in La Merced park in San Jose, Costa Rica, July 29,2018. Reuters/Juan Carlos Ulate
Palestinian teen icon Ahed Tamimi says she has a 'political future' 31 Jul 2018 - 06:51 am
Palestinian activist and campaigner Ahed Tamimi, 17, (2nd R) greets supporters during meeting with the press in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh on July 30, 2018, following her release from prison. AFP / Abbas Momani
Rights group fear 4 million of being deemed stateless in India 31 Jul 2018 - 06:51 am
People wait in queue to check their names on the draft list at the National Register of Citizens (NRC) centre at a village in Nagaon district, Assam state, India, July 30, 2018. Reuters
Pompeo warns against IMF bailout for Pakistan that aids China 31 Jul 2018 - 06:22 am
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during the Indo-Pacific Business Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC) July 30, 2018 in Washington, DC. Secretary Pompeo delivered keynote address on
Pakistan parties vow to oppose Khan, say vote was 'rigged' 31 Jul 2018 - 06:22 am
Pakistani police commandos and policemen stand guard at the entrance of the cardiac centre at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad.  AFP / Farooq Naeem
Northern California wildfire 9th most destructive in history 31 Jul 2018 - 06:22 am
A Los Angeles city firefighter walks through a charred field as he looks for hot spots after the Carr Fire burned through the area on July 29, 2018 in Redding, California.  Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP
Eiffel Tower strike looms over long lines 30 Jul 2018 - 10:47 pm
Eiffel Tower Paris is photographed at dawn on January 6, 2017 (AFP / Olivier Morin)