Twin Russia blasts expose Olympic security threat Icon Twin Russia blasts expose Olympic security threat Successive-day bombings on a railway station and trolleybus in Russia's heartland expose the challenge President Vladimir Putin faces in ensuring a safe Olympics on the edge of the violence-plagued North Caucasus.
30 December 2013 18:20
Thousands evacuated as El Salvador volcano spews ashes Thousands evacuated as El Salvador volcano spews ashes Some 2,000 people were evacuated in eastern El Salvador Sunday when the Chaparrastique volcano belched and spewed a column of ashes high into the sky.
30 December 2013 18:03
South Sudan rebels threaten key town: army South Sudan rebels threaten key town: army Rebels in violence-wracked South Sudan sought to take back control Monday of a key town they were forced from last week, the army said, vowing to defeat the militia.
30 December 2013 16:41
Russia attack caused by suicide bomber, toll up to 14 Icon Russia attack caused by suicide bomber, toll up to 14 A deadly bombing on a packed trolleybus in the Russian city of Volgograd was caused by a male suicide bomber as the official death toll rose to 14 people.
30 December 2013 15:38
Eight police station 'attackers' shot dead in China's Xinjiang: govt Eight police station 'attackers' shot dead in China's Xinjiang: govt Eight "attackers" armed with knives and explosives were killed Monday during an assault on a police station in China's Xinjiang, according to authorities who have blamed "terrorists" for a string of deadly incidents in the largely Muslim region.
30 December 2013 14:56
Seven Vietnam schoolchildren drown during seaside picnic Seven Vietnam schoolchildren drown during seaside picnic Seven Vietnamese schoolchildren drowned while swimming in the sea during a picnic near the southern business hub of Ho Chi Minh City, local police said Monday.
30 December 2013 12:23
Gunman in deadly attack on Thai opposition rally Gunman in deadly attack on Thai opposition rally A gunman opened fire at an opposition rally in Thailand Saturday in a deadly attack that inflamed tensions in the politically divided kingdom, where anti-government protesters wreaked fresh havoc in election preparations.
30 December 2013 10:12
US releases harrowing Newtown massacre documents US releases harrowing Newtown massacre documents American schoolchildren were slaughtered in a hail of bullets after packing like sardines into a bathroom in a doomed bid to escape the murderous rampage of Newtown gunman Adam Lanza.
28 December 2013 18:22
Fireworks injure 160 as Philippines readies for New Year Fireworks injure 160 as Philippines readies for New Year More than 160 people have been injured by fireworks in the Philippines as they prepared to welcome the New Year, the government said Saturday.
28 December 2013 17:08
Turkey considers compensating Kazakhstan for spoilt vacation Turkey considers compensating Kazakhstan for spoilt vacation The Turkish government is ready to consider Kazakhstan’s claims against Turkish Qualitum Tour company.
28 December 2013 13:21
UN reinforcements start arriving in S.Sudan UN reinforcements start arriving in S.Sudan The first UN peacekeeping reinforcements arrived Friday in South Sudan, where the government is said to have agreed an immediate ceasefire after nearly two weeks of heavy fighting with rebels.
28 December 2013 11:37
Iran exiles say camp struck by rockets near Baghdad airport Iran exiles say camp struck by rockets near Baghdad airport Rockets struck near Baghdad airport on Thursday in what an exiled Iran opposition group said was an attack on their camp that left three dead and around 50 wounded.
28 December 2013 09:50
Red Cross recovers dozens of bodies in C. Africa capital Red Cross recovers dozens of bodies in C. Africa capital The Red Cross said Thursday it had recovered some 40 bodies on the streets of Bangui as the United States expressed alarm at the latest eruption of fighting in the Central African Republic.
27 December 2013 16:06
29 killed in Thailand bus accident: police 29 killed in Thailand bus accident: police A bus carrying New Year travellers plunged off one of Thailand's highest bridges in the kingdom's northeast, leaving at least 29 people dead, police said Friday.
27 December 2013 12:07
Thai police battle protesters trying to stop election Thai police battle protesters trying to stop election Thai police fired tear gas and rubber bullets Thursday as clashes broke out with protesters trying to prevent political parties registering for elections, leaving dozens wounded and forcing officials to flee by helicopter.
27 December 2013 11:32
Bangladesh deploys military in election countdown Bangladesh deploys military in election countdown Bangladesh deployed tens of thousands of troops on Thursday in a bid to contain deadly political violence ahead of elections next month which are being boycotted by the opposition.
26 December 2013 15:37
Philippines arrests three linked to Mexico drug cartel: police Philippines arrests three linked to Mexico drug cartel: police Philippine anti-drug police said on Thursday they had arrested three people connected to Mexico's feared Sinoloa drug cartel while they were storing narcotics.
26 December 2013 15:05
Rakhat Aliyev applies for Cypriot citizenship Rakhat Aliyev applies for Cypriot citizenship Rakhat Aliyev has applied for Cypriot citizenship.
26 December 2013 12:26
Christmas in mud as rain pelts Philippine disaster zone Christmas in mud as rain pelts Philippine disaster zone Survivors of the Philippines' deadliest typhoon spent a gloomy Christmas Day surrounded by mud Wednesday as heavy rain drove many inside their flimsy shelters, dampening efforts to retain some holiday cheer in the deeply devout nation.
26 December 2013 09:52

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