Explosive belt found near Paris
Fremch police also find mobile phone of fugitive believed to have taken part in attacks PARIS/BRUSSELS: A suspected explosive belt…
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Rare, 25-carat pink diamond found among Imelda Marcos collection
MANILA: A rare 25-carat, barrel-shaped pink diamond has been found among the jewellery collection of former Philippine first lady Imelda…
US issues global travel alert due to ‘increased terrorist threats’
WASHINGTON: The United States issued a worldwide travel alert on Monday warning American citizens of ‘increased terrorist threats’ in the…
Laser burns pilot’s eye
LONDON: A ‘military strength’ laser caused significant damage to the eye of a British Airways co-pilot when it was shone…
Iranian fishing boat seized by pirates, Thai boat escapes
NAIROBI: Somali pirates have attacked two fishing boats, capturing one from Iran with 15 crew, an anti-piracy expert said yesterday,…
Turkey shoots down Russian fighter jet ‘near Syrian border’
Turkish fighter jets shot down a Russian fighter jet near the Syrian border on Tuesday after repeatedly warning it over…
Thai military court indicts Bangkok blast accused
BANGKOK: A Thai military court Tuesday indicted two foreign men for the deadly bombing at a Bangkok shrine in August,…
Cries of ‘inquisition’ as Vatican puts journalists in dock over leaks
VATICAN CITY: Two journalists and three Vatican officials go on trial Tuesday over the publication of classified documents in a…