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Suicide bomber kills self in Tunisian resort, second arrested
October 30, 2013
Suicide bomber kills self in Tunisian resort, second arrested
A suicide bomber blew himself up on Wednesday in the Tunisian resort of Sousse without causing other casualties, and police…
Afghans to visit Pakistan for talks with ex-Taliban chief
October 30, 2013
Afghans to visit Pakistan for talks with ex-Taliban chief
Senior Afghan officials will travel toPakistan soon to speak to former Taliban No.2 leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar following a…
China’s top court urges judicial independence, end to interference
October 29, 2013
China’s top court urges judicial independence, end to interference
China must rid its courts of corruption and stop officials interfering in decisions, a paper on reforms by the top…
Iran says seeks ‘practical solution’ to rift with UN inspectors
October 29, 2013
Iran says seeks ‘practical solution’ to rift with UN inspectors
Iran’s new proposal to UN inspectors is practical and meant to “solve the issue”, an Iranian envoy said before a…
Saudi frees blogger jailed for blasphemy
October 29, 2013
Saudi frees blogger jailed for blasphemy
A Saudi journalist accused of posting tweets deemed insulting to Islam's Prophet Mohammed was on Tuesday freed from detention after…
Abbott declares end of Australia’s longest war
October 29, 2013
Abbott declares end of Australia’s longest war
Prime Minister Tony Abbott declared Australia's longest war at an end during a surprise visit to Afghanistan, with more than…
Russia says Syria rebel threats against talks ‘outrageous’
October 28, 2013
Russia says Syria rebel threats against talks ‘outrageous’
Russia on Monday described as “outrageous” a threat by powerful rebel groups in Syria against those who attend peace talks…
Bangladesh poll protest violence kills 15 in four days
October 28, 2013
Bangladesh poll protest violence kills 15 in four days
At least 15 Bangladeshis have been killed and hundreds wounded in all-too familiar political violence, police said on Monday, the…
Israel shoots down rocket fired at southern port from Gaza
October 28, 2013
Israel shoots down rocket fired at southern port from Gaza
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired two rockets at a southern Israeli port city on Monday and Israel's Iron Dome…