Muslims and Christians throng Albania streets to greet Pope
TIRANA: Christians and Muslims thronged the Albanian capital yesterday to greet Pope Francis who arrived in the mainly Muslim country…
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Tropical storm Fung-Wong lashes Taiwan
TAIPEI: Tropical storm Fung-Wong, which left 10 dead in the Philippines, yesterday pounded Taiwan with torrential downpours and strong winds,…
Bainimarama proclaims victory in Fiji poll
SUVA, Fiji: Coup leader Voreqe Bainimarama declared himself the ethnically divided Pacific nation’s new prime minister yesterday and promised ‘genuine…
S. Korea activists launch anti-North leaflets despite threat
SEOUL: A group of South Korean activists yesterday launched tens of thousands of leaflets across the border carrying messages criticising…
Spat as British PM targets ‘unfairness’ left by Scottish vote
LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron insisted yesterday that further devolution promised to Scotland could not leave England “overridden”, as…
Hong Kong students to boycott class to protest China curbs on democracy
HONG KONG: Hong Kong students are preparing for a showdown with Beijing over democratic reforms by boycotting classes today, as…
Criticism grows as Ebola shutdown enters final day
FREETOWN: Sierra Leone’s 72-hour nationwide shutdown entered its final day yesterday, as criticism grew that the extreme action aimed at…
Clash over development plans leaves 8 dead in Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY: Eight indigenous people have died in a village west of the capital after a clash that saw residents…