Three sentenced to death for China train station attack
BEIJING: A Chinese court sentenced three people to death and one to life in prison yesterday for an attack at…
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Solar storm heads Earth’s way after double sun blasts — Scientists
WASHINGTON: Two big explosions on the surface of the sun will cause a moderate to strong geomagnetic storm on Earth…
Australia raises threat level to ‘high’ on Iraq and Syria
SYDNEY: Australia yesterday raised its terror threat level to ‘high’ for the first ever time, citing the likelihood of terrorist…
China warns citizens to avoid Philippines
MANILA: China yesterday warned its nationals to avoid visiting the Philippines, citing a foiled bomb plot against the Chinese embassy…
Ancient flying reptile named after ‘Avatar’ creature
WASHINGTON: Some of the most visually stunning sequences from director James Cameron’s blockbuster movie “Avatar” involved graceful flying creatures that…
Scotland ready to make history — Pro-independence leader
EDINBURGH: Scotland’s pro-independence leader Alex Salmond said the eyes of the world are on a momentous referendum next week, as…
Cuba says will send 165 health workers to Sierra Leone in Ebola fight
GENEVA: Cuba will send 165 doctors and nurses to Sierra Leone to help fight the Ebola outbreak, Cuba’s health minister…
Poroshenko says Ukraine to ratify EU pact next week
KIEV: President Petro Poroshenko said yesterday that the Ukrainian and European parliaments would meet on Sept 16 to jointly ratify…