China denies US claims of pointing lasers at pilots
WASHINGTON: The United States formally complained to China after Chinese nationals pointed lasers at US military aircraft near Djibouti in…
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Kenya floods leave 112 dead
NAIROBI: Flooding across Kenya triggered by weeks of torrential rain has left 112 people dead and displaced hundreds of thousands…
Taiwan cracks down on criminal gangs ahead of elections
TAIPEI: Taiwanese police have arrested more than 300 suspected gang members ahead of local elections in a crackdown triggered by…
Czech leader admits Novichok tests
PRAGUE: Pro-Russian Czech President Milos Zeman said the Czech Republic had tested the substance Britain says was used to poison…
Ruling parties to keep their clout as Lebanon votes
BEIRUT: Lebanon elects its parliament for the first time in nine years Sunday, with its ruling parties seeking to preserve…
German river bank dug up in 36-year old mystery of missing child
PADERBORN, Germany: British military police have started digging up a German river bank to search for the remains of a…
Turkey’s main opposition nominates former teacher to challenge Erdogan
ANKARA: Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) yesterday nominated one its most prominent and combative lawmakers to challenge President…
Scotland to review conviction of Lockerbie bomber
EDINBURGH: A Scottish commission responsible for investigating miscarriages of justice on Thursday said it will review the conviction of a…