Thousands flee as typhoon lashes Philippines, second storm nears
MANILA: Typhoon Sarika lashed the main Philippine island of Luzon yesterday, flattening homes and toppling trees and power pylons as…
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Thai PM reassures on smooth succession
BANGKOK: Thailand has sought to dispel any concern about a royal succession after Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn said he would…
Anti-gay marriage protesters return to streets of Paris
The march was briefly interrupted by six topless feminist protesters from the Femen group who were quickly surrounded by demonstrators…
US military detects failed N. Korean missile launch
WASHINGTON: The US military said it had detected an unsuccessful launch by North Korea of a powerful medium-range missile capable of…
Thousands flee as typhoon smashes into Philippines
MANILA: Typhoon Sarika smashed into the main Philippine island of Luzon early Sunday, ripping off roofs, toppling power lines and…
Australian carriers ban recalled Samsung phone
SYDNEY: Australian airlines barred the recalled Samsung Note 7 from all planes from Sunday citing its “potential fire risk”, after…
Three people killed in Los Angeles shootout
LOS ANGELES: Three people were killed and at least a dozen more injured when a shooting broke out after an…
UN chief’s visit to highlight dire need in hurricane-hit Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will call attention to a dire need for emergency aid in hurricane-hit Haiti, with…