Thirty-one bodies recovered after migrant boat sinks off Libya
Middle East
November 27, 2017
Thirty-one bodies recovered after migrant boat sinks off Libya
At least 31 migrants died after their boat sank off Libya’s western coast on Saturday and some 200 others were…
Nigerian army repels Boko Haram attack on town: spokesman
World
November 26, 2017
Nigerian army repels Boko Haram attack on town: spokesman
Nigeria’s military has repelled an attempt by suspected Boko Haram militants to seize the northeastern town of Magumeri, a spokesman…
Syrian government push for Damascus rebel enclave kills at least 19
Middle East
November 26, 2017
Syrian government push for Damascus rebel enclave kills at least 19
An intensifying push by the Syrian government and allied forces to take the last major rebel stronghold near the capital…
Iran warns it would increase missile range if threatened by Europe
Middle East
November 26, 2017
Iran warns it would increase missile range if threatened by Europe
The deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned Europe that if it threatens Tehran, the Guards will increase the range…
Nepal votes in landmark poll; army blames rogue Maoists for blasts
World
November 26, 2017
Nepal votes in landmark poll; army blames rogue Maoists for blasts
Nepalis began voting for a new parliament on Sunday with the army on alert on Sunday as a series of…
Lebanon’s Hariri takes critical line on Hezbollah
Middle East
November 26, 2017
Lebanon’s Hariri takes critical line on Hezbollah
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said on Saturday that he would not accept Iran-backed Hezbollah’s positions that “affect our Arab…
Bangladesh says agreed with Myanmar for UNHCR to assist Rohingya’s return
World
November 25, 2017
Bangladesh says agreed with Myanmar for UNHCR to assist Rohingya’s return
Bangladesh and Myanmar have agreed to take help from the UN refugee agency to safely repatriate hundreds of thousands of…
At least 25 dead after migrant boat sinks off Libya
Middle East
November 25, 2017
At least 25 dead after migrant boat sinks off Libya
At least 25 migrants died after their boat sank off Libya’s western coast on Saturday and survivors were being brought…
Trump names interim consumer agency head, likely sparking showdown
World
November 25, 2017
Trump names interim consumer agency head, likely sparking showdown
US President Donald Trump has designated White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
Japan to spend around $17 billion to subsidize education: media
World
November 25, 2017
Japan to spend around $17 billion to subsidize education: media
Japan’s government will set aside around 2 trillion yen ($17.93 billion) to subsidize education costs and improve elderly care as…