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Rio 2016 Day 4: Gravity-defying gymnasts and a hero on horseback
August 9, 2016
Rio 2016 Day 4: Gravity-defying gymnasts and a hero on horseback
It's day four in Rio and the action doesn't let up.
New images suggest China has built reinforced hangars on disputed islands: think tank
August 9, 2016
New images suggest China has built reinforced hangars on disputed islands: think tank
Recent satellite photographs show China appears to have built reinforced aircraft hangars on its holdings in the disputed South China…
Suicide bomber kills at least 70 at Pakistan hospital, IS claims responsibility
August 9, 2016
Suicide bomber kills at least 70 at Pakistan hospital, IS claims responsibility
A suicide bomber in Pakistan killed at least 70 people and wounded more than 100 on Monday in an attack…
Olympics Day 3: World’s best swimmers and gymnasts go head to head
August 8, 2016
Olympics Day 3: World’s best swimmers and gymnasts go head to head
Records are tumbling, cyclists are crashing, rowers capsizing — the Rio OIympics have already delivered some thrilling sport and there…
Mudslides triggered by storm claim 40 lives in eastern Mexico
August 8, 2016
Mudslides triggered by storm claim 40 lives in eastern Mexico
Mudslides triggered by intense rainfall in eastern Mexico killed 40 people at the weekend as saturated hillsides collapsed onto modest…
Islamic State militants claim capture of US weapons in Afghanistan
August 8, 2016
Islamic State militants claim capture of US weapons in Afghanistan
Militants linked to Islamic State have released photos that purport to show weapons and equipment that belonged to American soldiers…
Bomb targeting mourners at Pakistan hospital kills at least 45
August 8, 2016
Bomb targeting mourners at Pakistan hospital kills at least 45
A bomb blast at a Pakistani hospital killed at least 45 people and wounded dozens on Monday in Quetta, the…
Ecuador appeals to tourists to return as earthquake hits economy
August 7, 2016
Ecuador appeals to tourists to return as earthquake hits economy
Almost four months after a devastating earthquake hit Ecuador, a leading government minister has appealed to tourists to return to…
South African’s ANC suffers worst election since taking power
August 7, 2016
South African’s ANC suffers worst election since taking power
The African National Congress lost its grip on local government in Tshwane, home of the South African capital Pretoria, as…
Thais vote for first time since 2014 coup in charter referendum
August 7, 2016
Thais vote for first time since 2014 coup in charter referendum
Thais began voting on Sunday in a referendum on a new junta-backed constitution that would pave the way for a…