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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...

China punishes 970 people for misuse of poverty relief funds - Xinhua 23 Dec 2017 - 09:01 am

SHANGHAI, China has punished 970 people for misusing funds earmarked for a poverty relief campaign intended to lift everyone in rural areas out...

Miss America suspends CEO over misogynistic emails 23 Dec 2017 - 08:41 am

New York, The Miss America pageant suspended its CEO on Friday after dozens of former beauty queens demanded he step down over leaked...

Record crowds celebrate Japan emperor's 84th birthday 23 Dec 2017 - 08:23 am

Tokyo, Record crowds flocked to Japan's Imperial Palace on Saturday to celebrate the 84th birthday of Emperor Akihito as he prepares to abdicate...

Nearly 90 dead in Philippine mudslides, flooding as storm hits: Officials 23 Dec 2017 - 08:14 am

MANILA, A tropical storm in the Philippines triggered mudslides and flooding that killed nearly 90 people, while dozens are missing, police and disaster...

Macron in Niger says Sahel jihadist fight to continue in 2018 23 Dec 2017 - 08:03 am

Niamey, President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Niger late Friday for a morale-boosting visit to France's Barkhane anti-jihadist force and told troops the fight...

Trump signs tax, government spending bills into law 22 Dec 2017 - 07:13 pm

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump signed Republicans’ massive $1.5 trillion tax overhaul into law on Friday, cementing the biggest legislative victory of his...

UK passports changing back to blue after Brexit 22 Dec 2017 - 06:57 pm

London: Britain will return to blue passports after leaving the European Union in 2019, "to restore our national identity", the government announced Friday....

Britain's Johnson, Lavrov exchange smiles and barbs on Moscow visit 22 Dec 2017 - 06:35 pm

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson clashed Friday over Russia's alleged interference in the Brexit vote even...

Putin slams 'aggressive' new US defence strategy 22 Dec 2017 - 05:57 pm

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday described the new defence strategy unveiled by US counterpart Donald Trump as "aggressive," saying Moscow would...