Philippines condemns execution of Canadian by al-Qaeda-linked group
TORONTO/MANILA: The Philippines confirmed yesterday the execution of a Canadian who had been held hostage by the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf…
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New Zealand seizes record US$315m drug haul from smugglers
NEW ZEALAND police seized a record 494 kg (1,100 lb) haul of methamphetamines after tip-offs from residents of a coastal…
French policeman killed in fresh terror attack
MAGNANVILLE: A man claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group killed a French policeman and his partner, investigators said Tuesday, in…
Human flesh, hair found inside Japan bear after fatal attacks
Human flesh and hair were found inside the stomach of a bear suspected of attacking at least one of four…
Philippines confirms second Canadian hostage beheaded
MANILA: Philippine authorities on Tuesday confirmed that Muslim extremist guerrillas had beheaded a second Canadian hostage, as they defended their…
Candles, tears and song at Orlando vigil for massacre victims
A gay chorus sang, candles flickered against the twilight sky and rainbow flags fluttered as thousands in Orlando came together…
Scientists discover giant new planet orbiting two suns
WASHINGTON: Astronomers have discovered the largest planet outside our solar system orbiting two stars, at a distance that would make…
EgyptAir black box signals will soon cease
CAIRO: Signals from the black boxes of the EgyptAir plane that crashed into the Mediterranean on May 19 will stop…