IS ‘executes’ 20 men in Palmyra Roman theatre
BAGHDAD: The Islamic State group ‘executed’ 20 men in front of a crowd in the UNESCO-listed Roman theatre of Syria’s…
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Libya issues warning after PM escapes assassination
BENGHAZI, Libya: The armed forces of Libya’s recognised government warned Wednesday they would react to any aggression against the state,…
All at sea Australian-led search for Flight MH370 under scrutiny
SYDNEY: Nearly a year after embarking on a multi-million dollar quest to solve one of aviation’s greatest unsolved mysteries, authorities…
Dalai Lama urges Suu Kyi to act on Rohingya
SYDNEY: The Dalai Lama has urged fellow Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi to do more to help Myanmar’s…
Americans keep getting fatter: poll
WASHINGTON: Waistlines of American adults kept growing last year with obesity creeping up to 27.7 percent, according to a Gallup…
Less active North Atlantic hurricane season forecast: US
WASHINGTON: This year’s North Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to be less active than usual, the US government said Wednesday.…
UN chief says ‘other ways’ than military to tackle migrant crisis
BRUSSELS: UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday suggested there were “other ways” than proposed EU military action to stop smugglers…
UN: Over 2,500 migrants still adrift
Thailand to host regional meeting to focus on ‘immediate action’ to tackle boat people crisis BANGKOK: More than 2,500 migrants…