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U.S. air strikes target ISIL terror outfit near Iraqi Dam
U.S. warplanes carried out four strikes yesterday on “Islamic State” terrorists menacing Iraq’s Haditha Dam, witnesses and officials said, widening…
Suicide bombers kill 10 in Iraq
Two suicide bombers detonated explosives-rigged vehicles earlier today in a town north of the Iraqi capital that has battled militants,…
10 dead in Colombia plane crash
BOGOTA: All 10 people on board a Colombian plane that crashed in the Amazon jungle were confirmed dead on Sunday,…
Ukraine ceasefire takes hold as West lines up Russia sanctions
KIEV: Ukraine and pro-Kremlin insurgents appeared to be observing a truce on Saturday that could stem five months of bloodshed,…
US plane crashes in Jamaica
WASHINGTON: A small US plane crashed in waters off Jamaica on Friday after flying for hours with an unresponsive pilot,…
Iran says nuclear deal possible if world is ‘sincere’
A top Iranian negotiator said today that a comprehensive nuclear agreement with the West remains possible before a November deadline,…
British PM challenges NATO allies on ransom payments
British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged Nato allies not to pay ransoms for kidnapped nationals, as leaders of the…
California all set to be first US state to ban plastic bags
California governor Jerry Brown said yesterday he will approve a ban on single-use plastic bags, in what would make the…
Threatening letter/knife sent to S. Korean defense minister
South Korean police and military officials have launched a joint investigation into a letter threatening to "execute" the country´s defence…