IS claims suicide attack by British bomber near Mosul
BAGHDAD: The Islamic State group yesterday claimed responsibility for a suicide attack near Mosul it said was carried out by…
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Germany slams Russia over Ukraine rebel passports
BERLIN: Germany yesterday criticised as “unacceptable” Russia’s decision to recognise passports issued by separatist rebels in Ukraine’s eastern regions of…
Thai police seize large haul of drugs worth RM188 million
BANGKOK: Thai Police scored a major success against drug syndicates in the country when it seized huge consignments of drugs…
Top aide latest Thai palace official to fall from grace
BANGKOK: A senior member of the personal security retinue of Thailand’s new king has been fired and stripped of his…
EU welcomes assurance of Trump support
BRUSSELS: US Vice President Mike Pence assured the European Union in Brussels yestserday that the Trump administration will develop their…
Egypt court confirms death sentences over football riot
CAIRO: An Egyptian court upheld yesterday death sentences against 10 people convicted over rioting that claimed 74 lives at a…
Bare cheek as Japan men strip off for naked festival
OKAYAMA: With only a skimpy loincloth to protect their modesty, thousands of men brave freezing temperatures to fight for lucky…
Born killers: French army grooms eagles to down drones
MONT-DE-MARSAN: Faced with the risk of drones being used to snoop or carry out attacks on French soil, the air…