Taliban warn Kabul residents to ‘keep away’ ahead of attacks
KABUL: The Taliban warned Kabul residents yesterday to avoid ‘military centres’ in the heavily fortified city, saying they are planning…
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More IS group fighters leave Damascus district – Monitor
BEIRUT: A second batch of fighters from the Islamic State jihadist group left their final Damascus stronghold overnight, a monitor…
Abbas remains in hospital
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas remained in hospital Monday, a spokeswoman said, a day after being admitted with…
DR Congo prepares for first Ebola vaccinations
KINSHASA: The Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to launch an Ebola vaccination programme yesterday in a bid to stop…
Saudi says intercepts new ballistic missile fired from Yemen
RIYADH: Saudi air defences on Monday intercepted a ballistic missile over southern city Jizan fired from rebel-held territory in neighbouring…
Thousands of Moroccans protest against US Jerusalem embassy move
CASABLANCA, Morocco: More than 10,000 Moroccans chanting “Death to Israel” took to the streets of Casablanca on Sunday to protest…
Nipah virus kills at least three in India
NEW DELHI: A virus mainly carried by fruit bats which has spread across Asian nations has killed at least three people…
Taiwan pleads for access to key WHO meeting
GENEVA: Taiwan launched a global appeal yesterday to be granted access to the World Health Organization’s main annual meeting, after…