Outsider takes early lead in C.Africa presidential race
BANGUI: Early results from Central African Republic’s presidential election Saturday gave former premier Faustin Archange Touadera a slim lead in…
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Saudi using execution to settle political scores: Amnesty
LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s execution of a prominent Shiite cleric indicates the kingdom is “using execution to settle political scores”, rights…
Gunmen attack Indian air force base
Border attack by suspected Pakistan militant believed linked to Modi’s visit to the neighbouring state
Swimmer mauled in suspected Australia shark attack
SYDNEY: A swimmer suffered wounds to his arms and legs yesterday after he was mauled in a suspected shark attack…
Anne Frank’s diary goes online despite rights dispute
PARIS: A French academic and an MP published online Friday the famous diary of Anne Frank, despite a dispute with…
‘Trump is disgusting’: Skywriters slam White House hopeful
LOS ANGELES: Multiple planes took to the skies Friday in California to lampoon Donald Trump in a series of ‘skywriting’…
Thousands of London commuters get free ride due to technical glitch
LONDON: Thousands of passengers using London’s train, buses and Underground system travelled for free yesterday after a technical glitch brought…
Saudi executes 47 including top Shiite cleric
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday executed 47 people convicted of “terrorism”, including a prominent Shiite cleric behind anti-government protests, the…