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Suicide bomber kills three in Somali capital, police say 02 Jan 2016 - 10:38 am

By Abdi Sheikh MOGADISHU: A suicide bomber attacked a popular restaurant in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, on Saturday, killing himself and at least...

Swimmer mauled in suspected Australia shark attack 02 Jan 2016 - 10:31 am

Sydney: A swimmer suffered wounds to his arms and legs Saturday after he was mauled in a suspected shark attack off Queensland state...

Cars torched outside US consulate in Tijuana: FBI 02 Jan 2016 - 10:16 am

US Consulate General Tijuana Building; Used for representation only Mexico: The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Mexican authorities are investigating who started a...

Democrat Clinton raises $55 mln in 4th quarter: Campaign 02 Jan 2016 - 09:43 am

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (L) reacts to the cheers from the crowd as she takes the stage at a campaign town...

Three killed at restaurant blast in Kabul 02 Jan 2016 - 09:27 am

The french restaurant was a popular spot for foreigners Kabul: At least three people were killed and 15 others wounded after a suicide...

Baga is a ghost town one year after Boko Haram massacre 02 Jan 2016 - 09:20 am

Children from Baga are pictured in a United Nations' refugee agency (UNHCR) camp in N'Gouboua, Lake Chad region. AFP Kano, Nigeria: One year...

For 24 hours, security agencies failed to trace terrorists in Punjab 02 Jan 2016 - 09:17 am

File picture for representation only. Chandigarh/Pathankot: Nearly 24 hours after terrorists abducted a senior police officer, security agencies in Punjab failed to trace...

Bill Cosby's wife must testify in civil case against him, judge rules 02 Jan 2016 - 09:12 am

Actor and comedian Bill Cosby arrives for his arraignment on sexual assault charges at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Reuters ...

Hundreds evacuated as cyclone slams into Tonga 02 Jan 2016 - 08:57 am

Path of Cyclone Ula as recorded by Fiji Meteorological Services Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes in Tonga Saturday...

Israel strikes Gaza sites after rocket fire 02 Jan 2016 - 08:42 am

File picture of an Israeli F-16I (Block 52) Gaza City, Palestinian Territories: The Israeli air force carried out attacks on Hamas sites in...

China restructures military as Xi eyes 'strong army' 02 Jan 2016 - 08:38 am

Changes in the structure of China's military will see a new army unit overseeing the country's arsenal of strategic missiles. Reuters Shanghai: China...

Two Australian climbers fall to their deaths in New Zealand 02 Jan 2016 - 08:33 am

A picture of Dale Thistlethwaite and Stuart Hollaway uploaded on Facebook Wellington: Two Australian climbers have fallen to their deaths in New Zealand's...

Pathankot-Jammu highway sealed, city on high alert 02 Jan 2016 - 08:26 am

Security has been heightened in the state following a terror attack on the air force base in Pathankot Jammu: Extra ordinary security precautions...

Four terrorists killed in Pathankot air force base attack 02 Jan 2016 - 08:21 am

A still frmae from a video shows police personnel stand guard following what officials said was an attack on an Indian Air Force...

US Republican Ben Carson’s campaign manager, 20 staff quit 02 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Ben Carson By Emily Flitter and James Oliphant NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: U.S. Republican Ben Carson’s 2016 presidential bid was thrown into chaos on Thursday...

Two killed, five wounded, in Tel Aviv shooting: officials 02 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

Jerusalem: Two people were killed and at least five others wounded when an unidentified gunman opened fire on Friday in the Israeli city...

France launches air strikes on oil sites near Raqqa 02 Jan 2016 - 12:00 am

France carried out air strikes early on Friday against oil sites in Syria near Islamic State’s stronghold of Raqqa, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves...