Six injured in knife attack at Chinese train station
BEIJING: Six people were wounded in a knife attack at a Chinese train station on Tuesday, police said, after a string…
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Jihadist rivals clash in east Syria, 63 dead, activists say
Fighting between rival jihadist groups in eastern Syria killed 63 people on Monday, despite a call from Al-Qaeda’s chief for…
Jay Leno latest to shun Brunei-owned hotels
US television star Jay Leno joined a growing list of celebrities vowing to boycott a luxury hotel chain linked to…
Odessa unrest flares anew with dozens killed
Kiev blames Russia for the deaths of mostly pro-Russian militants in a blaze at trade union building ODESSA, Ukraine: Unrest…
King makes rare appearance as Thailand enters crucial period
HUA HIN, Thailand: Thailand’s revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej made a rare public appearance yesterday to mark the 64th anniversary of…
Philippine typhoon survivors still struggling — Red Cross
MANILA: Tens of thousands of Philippine survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan face long-term problems finding permanent homes and jobs half…
Cargo ship sinks, 11 missing near Hong Kong
HONG KONG: Authorities launched an air and sea rescue operation yesterday to find 11 crew members from a Chinese cargo…
Chinese state media unveil premier’s wife for first time
BEIJING: China’s state media have published for the first time the photograph and resume of Premier Li Keqiang’s wife, a…