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Libya fears its treasures are now in jihadist sights
March 31, 2015
Libya fears its treasures are now in jihadist sights
Libyan antiquities officials looked on with horror at Internet video footage that showed Islamist extremists wielding sledgehammers and power tools…
PM: Iraqi forces drive Islamic State out of central Tikrit
March 31, 2015
PM: Iraqi forces drive Islamic State out of central Tikrit
Iraqi troops aided by Shi'ite paramilitaries have driven Islamic State out of central Tikrit, Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi said on…
Officials: Greece, lenders, fail to unlock aid so far
March 31, 2015
Officials: Greece, lenders, fail to unlock aid so far
Greece and its EU/IMF lenders failed to reach an initial deal to unlock aid after the creditors dismissed a package of…
One dead, two hurt as vehicle tries to ram US spy agency gates
March 31, 2015
One dead, two hurt as vehicle tries to ram US spy agency gates
Two people tried to run their vehicle through the National Security Agency's gates near Washington on Monday before guards at…
Obama plans first presidential trip to Kenya, father’s homeland
March 31, 2015
Obama plans first presidential trip to Kenya, father’s homeland
Barack Obama will make a long-awaited return to Kenya this July, visiting his father's homeland for the first time since…
Turkish special forces enter courthouse as prosecutor held at gunpoint
March 31, 2015
Turkish special forces enter courthouse as prosecutor held at gunpoint
A far-left Turkish group took an Istanbul prosecutor hostage on Tuesday and threatened to kill him, prompting special forces to…
US, Kuwait pledge over $1 billion towards Syria crisis
March 31, 2015
US, Kuwait pledge over $1 billion towards Syria crisis
The United States pledged US$507 million and Kuwait promised $500 million towards easing Syria's humanitarian crisis at an international summit…
Myanmar government, rebels sign draft nationwide ceasefire accord
March 31, 2015
Myanmar government, rebels sign draft nationwide ceasefire accord
Myanmar President Thein Sein attended the ceremonial signing on Tuesday of a draft ceasefire accord between the government and ethnic…
Saudi-led strikes again hit Yemen overnight
March 31, 2015
Saudi-led strikes again hit Yemen overnight
Air raids by a Saudi-led coalition again hit Houthi militia targets across Yemen on Monday night, striking the group's northern…
Crash pilot had been treated for suicidal tendencies
March 31, 2015
Crash pilot had been treated for suicidal tendencies
The German pilot suspected of deliberately crashing a plane in the French Alps last week was treated for suicidal tendencies…