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Russia says rocket explosion caused 16-fold radiation spike
Radiation levels near the site of a deadly rocket explosion in Russia’s far north spiked 16 times above normal, Russia’s weather service...
Aug 14, 20192 min read
Southern separatists in Yemen seize control of Aden
Source:BBC Yemeni separatists have taken effective control of the port city of Aden after days of fighting with troops loyal to the...
Aug 10, 20192 min read
Kashmir curfew eased for Eid al-Adha, queues at stores and ATMs
Source: Aljazeera Residents of Indian-administered Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar formed long queues outside cash machines and food...
Aug 10, 20192 min read
Over a Million People Forced Out of Homes; 18 Killed, 14 Missing As Super Typhoon Lekima Slams China
At least 18 people were killed and 14 others missing on Saturday after a typhoon-triggered barrier lake burst in eastern China’s Zhejiang...
Aug 10, 20192 min read
Security Council must ‘come together’ to address the plight of children trapped in armed conflict, s
It is “vitally important” that the Security Council “come together” on the current plight of children affected by armed conflict across...
Aug 3, 20195 min read
Alexandra Macesanu murder: Minister sacked over ‘deeply wrong’ remarks
Romania’s prime minister has fired her education minister over her “deeply wrong” comments about a kidnapping case. Prime Minister...
Aug 3, 20192 min read
Woman killed as US police officer fires at dog in Arlington, Texas
A woman in the US has died of a gunshot wound after a police officer fired his gun when he saw a barking dog running towards him. The...
Aug 3, 20191 min read
Black lawmakers boycott Trump speech commemorating democracy
Democrats from Virginia’s Black Legislative Caucus have protested against a visit by President Donald Trump because of what they termed...
Jul 31, 20192 min read
Iran tanker seizure: ‘Growing concern’ for crew of British-flagged vessel
There is “growing concern” for the crew of a British-flagged tanker seized by Iran in the Gulf, its owners say. The 23 crew members are...
Jul 30, 20192 min read
Sudan suspends schools after student killings
Sudan’s authorities have ordered all schools nationwide to suspend classes indefinitely amid mass student demonstrations over the...
Jul 30, 20192 min read
Nigeria massacre, Libya shelling condemned; recycled plastic used to build classrooms in Côte d’Ivoi
Senior UN officials condemn the ‘terrible massacre’ in Nigeria that left some 65 dead, and the shelling of a hospital in Libya that...
Jul 29, 20193 min read
At least 52 dead in Brazil prison riot; 16 decapitated
Officials say clashes broke between organised crime groups early on Monday at the Altamira prison in northern Brazil. At least 52...
Jul 29, 20191 min read
India: Teen who accused BJP leader of rape critical after crash
An Indian teenager who accused a senior politician of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of rape is fighting for her life after...
Jul 29, 20193 min read
Samantha Ford: Margate mum killed twins amid bout of ‘acute depression’
Source:bbc A mother drowned her toddler twins in a “narcissistic rage” after her marriage broke down, a court has heard. Samantha Ford,...
Jul 26, 20193 min read
Mario Cerciello Rega: Huge manhunt for killers of Italian policeman
Source:bbc A huge manhunt is under way for the killers of an Italian policeman stabbed to death in the centre of Rome while trying to...
Jul 26, 20193 min read
Syria war: ‘World shrugs’ as 103 civilians killed in 10 days
Source:bbc More than 100 people, including 26 children, have died in air strikes on hospitals, schools, markets and bakeries in...
Jul 26, 20192 min read
Trump threatens tariffs against ‘foolish’ Macron
Source: bbc US President Donald Trump has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of “foolishness” over a digital services tax, and...
Jul 26, 20193 min read
US government death penalty move draws sharp criticism
Source bbc The US federal government’s move to resume executions after a 16-year hiatus has drawn sharp criticism from rights groups and...
Jul 26, 20193 min read
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