A dozen civilians dead in DR Congo rebel attack
BENI , RD Congo: Sixteen people, including 12 civilians, were killed in a rebel attack on Beni in the Democratic…
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Iran vows ‘crushing response’
IS claims attack that killed 29, Iran blames ‘foreign regime’ backed by US TEHRAN: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani vowed…
Indonesia kicks off presidential race as currency slumps
JAKARTA: Campaigning for Indonesia’s presidential election in April kicked off yesterday, pitting incumbent Joko Widodo against a former military general…
Maldives strongman eyes new term in controversial poll
COLOMBO: Voting began in a controversial presidential election in the Maldives yesterday, amid fears that the process has been rigged…
Indian MP, former legislator assassinated
NEW DELHI: Maoist rebels were accused yesterday of assassinating a south Indian lawmaker and another former legislator in a brazen…
Fear and fanfare as Hong Kong launches China rail link
A new high-speed rail link between Hong Kong and mainland China launched Sunday, a multi-billion-dollar project that critics say gives…
Indonesia kicks off presidential race as currency slumps
Campaigning for Indonesia’s presidential election in April kicked off Sunday, pitting incumbent Joko Widodo against a former military general in…
Vatican announces historic deal with China on bishops
VATICAN CITY: The Vatican on Saturday announced an historic accord with China on the appointment of bishops in the Communist…