Fears as Taliban pour into Afghan cities unchecked
KABUL: Taliban militants headed into cities across Afghanistan yesterday as they celebrate their unprecedented Eid ceasefire, raising questions about what…
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Greece, Macedonia sign historic deal to end name row
PSARADES, Greece: Greece and Macedonia signed a historic preliminary agreement to rename the small Balkan nation the Republic of North…
South Korea, US to suspend major military drills
SEOUL: South Korea and the United States are expected to announce the suspension of ‘large-scale’ military drills this week, with…
Violent deaths overshadow Nicaragua crisis talks
MANAGUA: At least eight people were killed in Managua, police sources said, raising to 178 the number of deaths in…
Portugal app empowers disabled to win better access to buildings
LISBON: Fed up with the obstacle course of Lisbon’s narrow footways and stairs in doorways, wheelchair user Ricardo Teixeira has…
Far-right terror threat on the rise in Britain
LONDON: Stung by an attack on Muslims in London a year ago, Britain is facing a growing threat from far-right…
Kiev police detain far-right protesters against gay pride march
KIEV: Ukrainian police said they had detained 56 members of far-right radical groups in Kiev on Sunday after scuffles before…
Caracas club stampede leaves 17 dead
CARACAS: Seventeen people, including eight minors, were killed at a crowded Caracas club when a tear gas canister was detonated…