World`s displaced hits record high of 60m: UN
Reuters, London :Almost 60 million people worldwide were forcibly uprooted by conflict and persecution at the end of last year, the highest ever recorded number,...
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NATO implementing ‘biggest’ defence boost since Cold War: Stoltenberg
AFP, Zagan :NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday the alliance was implementing its biggest defence reinforcement since the Cold War, as the region grapples with...
New Chinese islands don’t settle sea disputes: Japan
AFP, Tokyo :Japan warned China on Wednesday that its extensive land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea does not make ownership “a done deal”,...
Saudi-led strikes on civilians fleeing Yemen unrest kill 31
AP, Sanaa, Yemen :Medical officials have raised the toll from Saudi-led airstrikes on a convoy of civilians fleeing the fighting in southern Yemen to 31,...
Jeb Bush starts White House race from Republican
Reuters, Washington :Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush starts his presidential bid with strong name recognition but only lukewarm support from the Republican moderates whose backing...
Palestinian unity govt to resign
Agencies, Gaza City :Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that the Ramallah-based national unity government would resign within the next 24 hours over its inability...
N Korea says hit by worst drought in 100 years
Reuters, Seoul :North Korea has been hit by what it describes as its worst drought in a century, which could worsen chronic food shortages in...
Indian Kashmir shuts down in protest over recent killings
AP, Srinagar, India :Stores, businesses and schools slammed shut across Indian-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday after separatists called a strike to protest a series of assassination-style...
Russia forced by NATO to take steps to protect itself: Kremlin
Reuters, Moscow :Russia accused NATO on Wednesday of encroaching on its borders and seeking to change the strategic balance of power, forcing Moscow to take...
Kurdish fighters seize full control of IS border stronghold
AP, Beirut :Kurdish fighters took full control on Tuesday of the border town of Tal Abyad, dealing a major blow to the Islamic State group’s...
Russia threatens `consequences` if US deploys missiles
AP, Moscow :Russia on Thursday warned the United States of consequences if it moves to deploy land-based missiles in Europe in contravention of a key...
Hong Kong on high alert as new democracy showdown looms
Reuters, Hong Kong :Hong Kong’s leader warned on Tuesday that violence will not be tolerated, a day after authorities arrested 10 people and seized suspected...