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Istanbul bomber registered in Turkey but not on wanted list 13 Jan 2016 - 03:15 pm

People places a flower for victims who were killed in an explosion at the near by Sultanahmet, home to the Hagia Sophia museum...

South Korea calls for “bone-numbing” sanctions on North for nuclear test 13 Jan 2016 - 02:56 pm

South Korean President Park Geun-hye issues a statement to the nation from the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, 13 January 2016. By...

Syria rebels to cede heavy weapons in Homs deal: Governor 13 Jan 2016 - 02:54 pm

Damascus: Syrian rebels in a former opposition stronghold in Homs will relinquish nearly half their heavy weapons as part of a landmark truce...

France bans 3 'radical' Islamic groups following November attacks 13 Jan 2016 - 02:30 pm

Paris: France has banned three Islamic cultural associations which ran a mosque in the Paris area that was shut down following November's jihadist...

China says wants deeper defence, anti-terror ties with Arab world 13 Jan 2016 - 02:17 pm

BEIJING: China wants to develop deeper defence and anti-terrorism ties with the Arab world, including joint exercises, intelligence sharing and training, the government...

YouTube launches Pakistani version, paving way for ban to be lifted 13 Jan 2016 - 02:11 pm

File photo/ AFP Islamabad: Google has launched a localised version of YouTube in Pakistan, potentially paving the way for the country's top court...

Seven dead in four-hour siege near Pakistan's Afghan consulate 13 Jan 2016 - 01:57 pm

An Afghan man assists two schoolgirls in the vicinity of an attack from a building close to the Pakistan consulate in Jalalabad on...

Lego changes rules to calm row over Ai Weiwei brick order 13 Jan 2016 - 01:52 pm

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei addresses journalists during a news conference about his visit to the Greek island of Lesbos where about 500,000 refugees...

Philippines offers eight bases to U.S. under new military deal 13 Jan 2016 - 01:24 pm

Philippines' President Benigno Aquino reviews a military platoon upon arrival during the 80th founding anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines held...

Iran has released US sailors: Revolutionary Guards 13 Jan 2016 - 01:15 pm

This US Navy photo released January 12, 2016, shows the type of riverine command boat apprehended by Iran on January 12, 2106. Tehran:...

Pakistan arrests militant group members after Indian air base attack 13 Jan 2016 - 01:08 pm

An Indian security personnel stands guard on a building at the Indian Air Force (IAF) base at Pathankot in Punjab, India, January 5,...

Nissan shuts websites after anti-whaling cyber attack 13 Jan 2016 - 01:01 pm

Tokyo: Carmaker Nissan on Wednesday shut down its global websites after a cyberattack that may have been motivated by anger over Japan's controversial...

With one-candidate vote, Netanyahu seeks to stand alone 13 Jan 2016 - 12:59 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks during the Taglit-Birthright annual event in Jerusalem on January 12, 2016. AFP Jerusalem: Israeli...

Hong Kong leader pushes integration with China in policy speech 13 Jan 2016 - 12:31 pm

AFP/ File photo By Clare Baldwin and Donny Kwok HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader announced steps on Wednesday to boost integration with China,...

South Korean president defends landmark deal with Japan 13 Jan 2016 - 11:53 am

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, offers his hand to shake hands with South Korean President Park Geun-hye before their meeting at the...

US sailors' release 'won't take long': Iran naval commander 13 Jan 2016 - 11:30 am

US Navy photo released January 12, 2016, shows the type of riverine command boat apprehended by Iran. AFP Tehran: The naval commander of...

Turkey detains 68 IS suspects in nationwide raids: Report 13 Jan 2016 - 11:28 am

Police have been conducting raids across the country following the Sultanahmet Square blast on Tuesday Istanbul: Turkey has detained 68 suspected members of...