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Scrapping of Japan tsunami ship begins A northern Japanese city on Monday began scrapping a fishing boat that was swept far inland by the 2011 tsunami and became one of the most poignant symbols of the disaster.

09 September 2013

Obama, Assad go head-to-head in US interview duel Presidents Barack Obama and Bashar Al-Assad will go head-to-head in dueling US television interviews Monday, as a crucial week dawns for the US leader's push for air attacks on Syria.

09 September 2013

Nigeria military says killed 50 Boko Haram fighters Nigeria's military on Friday said it had killed 50 Boko Haram Islamists in an operation launched in response to an insurgent attack on civilians in the northeast.

09 September 2013

In Damascus, a 'Cinema Paradiso' struggles to stay open The Fardos cinema used to attract poor customers from the outskirts of Damascus, but war has driven its clientele away and forced it to show the same films for two years.

08 September 2013

Yosemite fire grows to California's third biggest ever The huge wildfire in Yosemite National Park became California's third biggest ever Friday, but officials re-opened a key road into the tourist landmark as firefighters got a grip on it.

08 September 2013

Nepal's smugglers cash in on India's love of gold After a long drive from across the border in China, the white truck arrived in Nepal's capital at dawn with a seemingly innocuous cargo of Chinese-made clothes.

08 September 2013

Tropical Storm Lorena lashes Mexico Pacific coast Tropical Storm Lorena swirled off Mexico's Pacific coast Friday, dumping heavy rain and prompting authorities to prepare shelters for the evacuation of 30,000 people from the resort of Los Cabos.

07 September 2013

Guantanamo activist force-fed at White House protest A US hunger striker was force fed through a nasal tube in front of the White House Friday, in a protest aimed at showing the procedure used at Guantanamo is "torture."

07 September 2013

Last Almaty concert rampaging victims to be discharged from hospital Two victims still remain in Almaty hospital after the incident at the concert in Prime Plaza mall in Almaty.

06 September 2013

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Investigation of Challenger-200 crash near Almaty to finish in 2014 The investigation into the causes of the crash of Challenger-200 aircraft near Almaty will not be completed this year: official.

06 September 2013

Kenyan lawmakers back moves to pull out of world court Kenyan lawmakers on Thursday backed a motion to pull out of the International Criminal Court, snubbing The Hague-based tribunal ahead of next week's trial of Vice President William Ruto.

06 September 2013

Monster tsunami could devastate California: study A tsunami generated by a massive earthquake off Alaska could cause major damage to California's economy and force 750,000 people to evacuate.

06 September 2013

Strike leaves parts of Johannesburg without power Large parts of Johannesburg -- including the suburb where Nelson Mandela is recuperating following his hospital release -- were without electricity.

05 September 2013

US general: 50-100 Afghan soldiers killed every week About 50 to 100 Afghan soldiers are killed in battle every week but the high casualty rate does not mean the country's forces are at the breaking point, a US general.

05 September 2013

NY police seek witnesses after toddler shot The New York Police Department on Tuesday offered a $12,000 reward to witnesses who could help them find the person who shot dead a 16-month old boy in Brooklyn.

05 September 2013

Manning files bid for Obama pardon: lawyer Lawyers for Chelsea Manning filed a request for a pardon from President Barack Obama on Tuesday following the soldier's 35-year jail sentence for the biggest intelligence leak in US history.

04 September 2013

Constructers find anti-tank mines in Temirtau 75 TM-57 military anti-tank mines have been discovered during construction of a hydraulic power station in Temirtau city.

04 September 2013

6.5 quake hits east Japan: USGS A strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said, but local authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami.

04 September 2013

Gay rights activists protest Russia law About 300 gay rights activists rallied in Madrid on Tuesday as part of an international protest against hotly disputed Russian laws cracking down on homosexuals.

04 September 2013