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Blast in Philippine southern city, six killed

MANILA: At least six persons were killed and more than two dozen others injured when a powerful blast ripped through a crowded popular nightclub...

Russia not to extradite Edward Snowden to US: Presidential spokesman

MOSCOW: Former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden will not be extradited to the US, a spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin has...

US officials warn Russia against giving refuge to Edward Snowden

WASHINGTON: US officials have warned Russia against giving refuge to the former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, after reports that he has been...

Putin plans to visit Iran to restart nuclear talks

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit Iran in mid-August in an effort to restart talks on Iran's controversial nuclear programme. Putin's first trip...

Mexico detains 94 illegal immigrants, including 19 Asians

MEXICO CITY: As many as 94 illegal immigrants including 19 from the Indian subcontinent have been detained in Mexico, officials have said. Officials said that...

China imposes five-year ban on construction of government buildings

BEIJING: China has imposed a five-year ban on the construction of government buildings. The move comes as part of a campaign by President Xi Jinping...

192nd Urs of Sachal Sarmast starts in Khairpur, Sindh Pakistan

KHAIRPUR: Renowned saint poet Sachal Rarmast’s 192nd annual Urs celebrations have started in Khairpur area of Sindh.  The caretaker of shrine Sakhi Qabool Farooqi...

Bus collides with truck on Thai highway; 19 killed, 23 injured

BANGKOK: At least 19 persons were killed and 23 others injured when a double-decker passenger bus caught fire after colliding with a truck on...

Myanmar releases 73 political prisoners

YANGON: Myanmar's government on Tuesday began releasing another 73 political prisoners and more could be freed in coming months, days after President Thein Sein...

75 killed, over 400 injured as strong earthquake hits China’s Gansu province

DINGXI: At least 75 persons were killed and more than 400 injured after a powerful and shallow earthquake struck near the city of Dingxi...

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