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Civil defence says about 60 bodies found in two Gaza City districts 12 Jul 2024 - 05:03 pm

The civil defence agency inGaza said Friday that about 60 bodies had been found in an initial search of two Gaza City districts...

US producer inflation higher than anticipated in June 12 Jul 2024 - 04:58 pm

Washington: US wholesale prices picked up more than expected in June due to service costs, the government reported Friday. The producer price index...

Ireland to ban 'XL bully' dogs after fatal attack 12 Jul 2024 - 04:38 pm

London: Ireland is banning the XL American bully dog breed following a fatal attack on a woman and the mauling of nine-year-old boy...

At least two dead as scaffolding collapses in Switzerland 12 Jul 2024 - 04:36 pm

Lausanne: At least two people were killed and nine injured Friday when scaffolding collapsed off a 19-story building under construction in the western...

Russian regional airliner crash kills three 12 Jul 2024 - 04:34 pm

Moscow: A Russian regional airliner carrying three crew members crashed in a forested area near Moscow on Friday, killing all on board, Russian...

Nigeria school collapse kills several students, traps others 12 Jul 2024 - 04:29 pm

Jos, Nigeria: A school in central Nigeria collapsed on Friday, killing several students and trapping others who were heard crying out for help...

Kenya police chief resigns after deadly protests: presidency 12 Jul 2024 - 04:23 pm

Nairobi: Kenya's police chief has resigned following sharp criticism over anti-government protests that left dozens of people dead, the presidency said Friday, the...

France's inflation rate retreats to 2.2% in June 12 Jul 2024 - 04:20 pm

Paris: Data from the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) showed today that the inflation rate in the country retreated...

Nepal's prime minister loses a confidence vote forcing him to step down 12 Jul 2024 - 03:17 pm

KATHMANDU: Nepal’s prime minister lost a vote of confidence in parliament on Friday after the largest party in his coalition government withdrew its...

Son of Asia’s richest man is set to marry in the year's most extravagant wedding 12 Jul 2024 - 03:03 pm

MUMBAI, India:Global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians began arriving in India’s financial capital on Friday to attend the wedding of the youngest son...

Philippines to 'stand our ground' in South China Sea dispute 12 Jul 2024 - 12:50 pm

Manila: The Philippines will "stand our ground" in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said Friday,...

Young Kenyans warn of fresh protests despite cabinet dismissal 12 Jul 2024 - 12:17 pm

Nairobi: Young Kenyans on Friday dismissed President William Ruto's decision to sack most of his cabinet, with some warning that they would resume...

Stegosaurus skeleton to fetch millions at New York auction 12 Jul 2024 - 10:07 am

New York: The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely...

Biden digs in as gaffes highlight election concerns 12 Jul 2024 - 09:28 am

Washington: A defiant Joe Biden insisted Thursday that he will run for another term as US president and beat Donald Trump, as a...

Biden in 'Putin' blunder ahead of high-stakes press conference 12 Jul 2024 - 09:20 am

Washington: US President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky as his Russian foe Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit Thursday in...

63 missing after Nepal landslide sweeps two buses into river 12 Jul 2024 - 09:10 am

Kathmandu: At least 63 people were missing in Nepal on Friday after a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains swept two buses off...

Kenya president fires cabinet after nationwide anti-corruption protests 11 Jul 2024 - 11:38 pm

Nairobi: Kenyan President William Ruto fired almost his entire cabinet on Thursday, after weeks of deadly protests around the country over proposed tax...