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4 hours ago
‘Soldier’ killed in ‘shocking’ London street attack
British police shot and wounded two men after a man thought to be a serving soldier was killed outside a London barracks.
British police shot and wounded two men after a man thought to be a serving soldier was killed outside a London barracks.
4 hours ago
FBI shoots, kills man linked to Boston bomb suspect
A man being questioned by the FBI over the Boston Marathon bombings was killed on Wednesday in an altercation after becoming violent, the FBI said.
A man being questioned by the FBI over the Boston Marathon bombings was killed on Wednesday in an altercation after becoming violent, the FBI said.
8 hours ago
Star Wars hero’s pants auctioned for $36,100
The pants worn by Mark Hamill in the first Oscar-winning “Star Wars” film went under the hammer Tuesday for $36,100.
The pants worn by Mark Hamill in the first Oscar-winning “Star Wars” film went under the hammer Tuesday for $36,100.
8 hours ago
Ryan Gosling’s violent new crime movie booed at Cannes
“Art is about speaking to our subconscious and our needs at different levels”
“Art is about speaking to our subconscious and our needs at different levels”
11 hours ago
Japan parliament approves child abduction treaty
Japan is the only member of the G8 nations that has not ratified the 1980 Hague Convention.
Japan is the only member of the G8 nations that has not ratified the 1980 Hague Convention.
11 hours ago
Afghan interpreters to get British visas
Interpreters serving for at least one year will be allowed to move to UK with immediate family on a five-year visa.
Interpreters serving for at least one year will be allowed to move to UK with immediate family on a five-year visa.
14 hours ago
Asian shares mixed, Japan ends at five-year high
Asian shares were mostly up Wednesday, with Tokyo stocks finishing at their highest level in five years.
Asian shares were mostly up Wednesday, with Tokyo stocks finishing at their highest level in five years.
14 hours ago
Indian woman is first female amputee to climb Everest
Two years ago, the former national-level volleyball player lost her leg after thieves shoved her from a moving train.
Two years ago, the former national-level volleyball player lost her leg after thieves shoved her from a moving train.
15 hours ago
Four dead as clashes rage in Lebanon’s Tripoli
Local media reported that the overall death toll since the violence erupted on Sunday stood at 10, eight civilians and two Lebanese soldiers.
Local media reported that the overall death toll since the violence erupted on Sunday stood at 10, eight civilians and two Lebanese soldiers.
15 hours ago
Riding out US tornado in a walk-in freezer: a survivor’s tale
For years Zhang's neighbors joked that if a tornado ever occur, she could take refuge in her restaurant's roomy freezer.
For years Zhang's neighbors joked that if a tornado ever occur, she could take refuge in her restaurant's roomy freezer.
16 hours ago
Harry Potter book fetches $227,000 at London auction
The book contains commentary and 22 of Rowling's own original illustrations.
The book contains commentary and 22 of Rowling's own original illustrations.
17 hours ago
Iran bars Rafsanjani from standing for president
Rafsanjani, who served as president from 1989 to 1997, was omitted from the list of eight candidates approved by the Guardians Council.
Rafsanjani, who served as president from 1989 to 1997, was omitted from the list of eight candidates approved by the Guardians Council.
1 day ago
‘Minimal’ drone effects on Pakistan militant recruits: ICG
The think tank said however the missile strikes in Pakistan's lawless tribal zones were not a long-term solution to militancy.
The think tank said however the missile strikes in Pakistan's lawless tribal zones were not a long-term solution to militancy.
1 day ago
Namesake TV channel breaks National Geographic mold
To the chagrin of purists, however, the National Geographic Channel – has a distinctly more popularist flavor.
To the chagrin of purists, however, the National Geographic Channel – has a distinctly more popularist flavor.
1 day ago
US denounces rising anti-Muslim, anti-Jewish sentiment
The report voiced alarm at soaring violence against Islamic minorities including Shiites and Ahmadis in Pakistan.
The report voiced alarm at soaring violence against Islamic minorities including Shiites and Ahmadis in Pakistan.
2 days ago
Roundup: Coens’ comedy & Chinese shocker lead Cannes pack, Japanese thriller gets biggest boos
This year's Palme d'Or award has got off on a rocky start with Japanese film “Shield of Straw”.
This year's Palme d'Or award has got off on a rocky start with Japanese film “Shield of Straw”.
2 days ago
US tornado victims recount race to survive
Residents were shocked at the extent of destruction, as helicopters captured pictures of blocks of destroyed homes.
Residents were shocked at the extent of destruction, as helicopters captured pictures of blocks of destroyed homes.
2 days ago
Imran to leave hospital on Wednesday: party, medics
Khwaja Nazir, spokesman for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, confirmed that the PTI chief would be moving home on Wednesday.
Khwaja Nazir, spokesman for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital, confirmed that the PTI chief would be moving home on Wednesday.
2 days ago
Bangladeshi, South Korean climbers die on Everest
A climber from Bangladesh and another from South Korea have died on Mount Everest as hundreds flock to the world's highest peak during good weather.
A climber from Bangladesh and another from South Korea have died on Mount Everest as hundreds flock to the world's highest peak during good weather.
2 days ago
Iraq bombings kill eight
Five bombings and clashes between soldiers and gunmen killed eight people in Iraq on Tuesday, officials said.
Five bombings and clashes between soldiers and gunmen killed eight people in Iraq on Tuesday, officials said.
