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London schoolgirl who flew to Syria to join IS ‘feared dead’
One of three schoolgirls who left London last year to join Islamic State (IS) is believed to have been killed…
Fidel Castro: 90 years of the man and the myth
After surviving more than 600 assassination attempts, defying 10 US presidents and shaping half a century of history, Fidel Castro…
Dubai plane crash survivor hits $1m jackpot
It’s been an eventful few days for Mohammad Basheer Abdul Khadar, an Indian living in Dubai. In the space of…
Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot
Vladimir Putin summoned his security council and the Russian Navy announced war games in the Black Sea, a day after…
Ecuador to let Sweden question Wikileaks’ Assange at London embassy
Ecuador says it will let Swedish officials interview Julian Assange at its embassy in London, where the WikiLeaks founder has…
Indian police arrest doctors over ‘organ trade´
Indian police said Wednesday they have arrested the head of an upmarket hospital in Mumbai and four doctors on suspicion…
Tension mounts as Vietnam arms disputed South China Sea
Vietnam has discreetly fortified several of its islands in the disputed South China Sea with new mobile rocket launchers capable…
Militants hijacking charity funds for attacks: report
Charities that send financial aid to trouble spots sometimes have the funds “hijacked” by militant groups to carry out attacks,…
US urges Russia to halt Syria sieges; Russia slams aid politicization
The United Nations Security Council must not allow civilians on both sides of the Syrian city of Aleppo to be…