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15 Boko Haram killed in Nigerian airstrike 20 Jun 2016 - 02:47 pm

By Rafiu Ajakaye LAGOS, Nigeria: At least 15 Boko Haram militants have been killed in an airstrike in northeastern Borno state, the Nigerian...

The fascinating tribal tradition that gave Obama his last name 20 Jun 2016 - 01:25 pm

So much has been made of President Barack Obama's middle name, Hussein, that we almost forget about his melodic and fascinating last name....

Former Pakistani Taliban chief’s brother among six to surrender to army 20 Jun 2016 - 01:14 pm

File photo of former Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud. AFP By Jibran Ahmed PESHAWAR: Pakistani authorities on Monday interrogated six Pakistani militant commanders,...

Somali militants kill five police in north Kenya, says governor 20 Jun 2016 - 11:44 am

NAIROBI: Somalia’s al Shabaab militants killed five police officers in a border region in northeastern Kenya on Monday, a regional official said. There...

Japan says ageing nuclear reactors can stay on line 20 Jun 2016 - 11:18 am

Kansai Electric's No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at the Takahama nuclear plant are seen in this picture at the town of Takahama...

Indonesian VP says Trump's Muslim comments could spark retaliation 20 Jun 2016 - 11:03 am

Indonesia's Vice President Jusuf Kalla looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 20, 2016. REUTERS/Beawiharta BY JOHN CHALMERS AND...

Iran thwarts bombings in Tehran, other cities: ministry 20 Jun 2016 - 11:01 am

A view shows Tehran's skyline at night with the Milad tower, the sixth tallest tower in the world, Iran May 3, 2016. REUTERS/MARIUS...

Bodies pile up as Filipino police show new boss they're tough on drugs 20 Jun 2016 - 10:14 am

Sachets of shabu, or methamphetamine (middle-lower part), is pictured among other drugs paraphernalia at an undisclosed drug den in Manila, Philippines June 20,...

Cambodia to deport 13 Taiwanese fraud suspects to China 20 Jun 2016 - 09:46 am

Phnom Penh: Cambodia said Monday it would deport 13 Taiwanese nationals arrested on fraud charges to mainland China, as Taipei said its emissaries...

Death toll from Indonesia floods, landslides rises to 43 20 Jun 2016 - 09:44 am

Indonesian villagers look on after waters receded following flash floods in Kamulyan village in Banyumas, Central Java on June 19, 2016. / AFP...

Turkish military, coalition air strikes kill 23 IS militants in Syria - TV 20 Jun 2016 - 08:45 am

ANKARA: Twenty-three Islamic State militants were killed in northern Syria by coalition air strikes and cross-border artillery fire from Turkey, broadcaster Haberturk reported...

Record 65 million people displaced worldwide: UN 20 Jun 2016 - 08:08 am

Kurdish refugees from the Syrian town of Kobani sit in front of their tents in a camp. Reuters Geneva: The number of people...

Six dead, more than 100 injured in Mexico protest 20 Jun 2016 - 07:55 am

Protesters from the National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE) teachers’ union clash with riot police officers during a protest against President Enrique Pena...

Taliban suicide bomber kills at least 14 in Afghan capital 20 Jun 2016 - 07:51 am

Afghan security forces inspect the damage of a minibus that was hit by a suicide attacker at the site of the incident in...

14 children killed as boats overturn in storm in Russia 20 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

MOSCOW: At least 13 children and their adult instructor have died in a storm while boating on a lake in Russia's northwestern region...

Algeria blocks social networks to prevent exam fraud 20 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Algiers: Algeria temporarily blocked access to social networks on Sunday to prevent cheating after leaked papers forced hundred of thousands of students to...

Demos greet Chinese president in Poland 20 Jun 2016 - 12:00 am

Workers at the Zelezara Smederevo steel plant, recently bought by China's Hebei Iron and Steel (HBIS), hold posters depicting China's President Xi Jinping,...