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Charred tanks in Ukraine point to Russian involvement
October 23, 2014
Charred tanks in Ukraine point to Russian involvement
The burnt-out remains of dozens of tanks and armored vehicles in fields near this small village bear witness to the…
UN: Gunmen kill at least 30 in new C. Africa attacks
October 23, 2014
UN: Gunmen kill at least 30 in new C. Africa attacks
Gunmen have killed at least 30 people in fresh attacks this week in the strife-torn Central African Republic, UN peacekeepers…
US-led air strikes killed 553 fighters, 32 civilians in Syria in month-long campaign
October 23, 2014
US-led air strikes killed 553 fighters, 32 civilians in Syria in month-long campaign
Air strikes by US-led forces have killed 553 Islamist fighters and 32 civilians during a month-long campaign in Syria, a…
Tribal sources: Al-Qaeda kills 30 Shi’ite rebels in central Yemen
October 22, 2014
Tribal sources: Al-Qaeda kills 30 Shi’ite rebels in central Yemen
Sunni Al Qaeda militants and Shi'ite Muslim rebels have fought a bloody battle in central Yemen, tribal sources said on…
Hong Kong protesters march after fruitless talks with government
October 22, 2014
Hong Kong protesters march after fruitless talks with government
About 200 Hong Kong protesters marched to the home of the city's Beijing-backed leader on Wednesday to push their case…
Residents: Air strikes kills around 25 Islamic State fighters in Iraq
October 22, 2014
Residents: Air strikes kills around 25 Islamic State fighters in Iraq
Coalition air strikes killed around 25 Islamic State fighters on Wednesday near the northern Iraqi city of Baiji, residents told…
Saudi Arabia sentences 13 over plot to attack U.S. soldiers
October 22, 2014
Saudi Arabia sentences 13 over plot to attack U.S. soldiers
A Saudi court has sentenced 13 suspected members of an al Qaeda cell - 11 Saudis, a Qatari and an…
Rise in divorce in Iran linked to shift in status of women
October 22, 2014
Rise in divorce in Iran linked to shift in status of women
Weddings in Iran have long been an over-the-top affair with families spending thousands of dollars to celebrate a union. But…
Noble prize winner Malala Yousafzai renews call for education for all
October 22, 2014
Noble prize winner Malala Yousafzai renews call for education for all
Malala Yousafzai, the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, renewed her call for world peace and universal education…
UN: Islamic State onslaught on Yazidis may be attempted genocide
October 22, 2014
UN: Islamic State onslaught on Yazidis may be attempted genocide
The campaign of Islamic State militants against Iraq's Yazidi minority may be attempted genocide, UN Assistant Secretary-General for human rights…