Laos drug lord ‘Mr X’ jailed for life by Thai court
BANGKOK: A major Laos drug lord dubbed ‘Mr X’ was jailed for life yesterday by a Bangkok court, as Thailand battles…
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Japanese court throws out Syrians’ bid to overturn refugee ruling
TOKYO: Two Syrian asylum seekers yesterday lost a bid to overturn a government decision to deny them refugee status, in…
Another parcel blast reported in Texas
AUSTIN: A package exploded early yesterday at a FedEx distribution facility in Texas, news reports said, two days after the…
Facebook data breach sparks calls for probe
WASHINGTON: Facebook shares plunged Monday as the social media giant was pounded by criticism at home and abroad over…
Russian scientist says worked on Novichok toxic agent
MOSCOW: A Russian scientist told state media yesterday he worked on an official programme to produce the nerve agent Britain…
Expelled Russian diplomats leaving London embassy
LONDON: Diplomats expelled from the Russian embassy in London began leaving the building with their families and luggage yesterday, AFP…
Turkey vows to expand operation against Syria Kurds
AFRIN, Syria: Turkey vowed Monday to expand its operation in northern Syria to other Kurdish-held areas after its troops and…
Military pilot blamed by Russia for MH17 crash ‘kills himself’
A Ukrainian military pilot blamed by Russia over the 2014 downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 has killed himself,…