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November 5, 2017 1:56 PM

Twin suicide attacks hit Yemen security buildings, five killed

In Yemen, two suicide attacks hit security buildings in the city of Aden today, killing five members of the security forces and sparking clashes. <br/><br/>A high-ranking member of the security forces, said an explosives-rigged car driven by an Al-Qaeda operative blew up outside the secu...

November 5, 2017 1:37 PM

No nation should underestimate American resolve: US Prez

US President Donald Trump said no nation should underestimate American resolve, as he arrived in Japan at the start of a marathon Asian tour. Addressing US troops at Yokota air base near Tokyo, he pledged to ensure the military had the resources needed to keep peace and defend freedom. <br/>&l...

November 5, 2017 1:37 PM

Death toll from typhoon in Vietnam rises to 27

The death toll today due to the typhoon that pummelled central and southern Vietnam rose to 27. <br/><br/>Typhoon Damrey made landfall yesterday with winds of up to 90 kilimetre per hour that damaged more than 40,000 homes, knocked down electricity poles and uprooted trees. <br/>&l...

November 5, 2017 1:22 PM

At least 2 killed, life paralysed by heavy rain in Malaysia

In Malaysia, at least two people have been killed and life paralysed by heavy rain and severe storm in the northern state of Penang. <br/><br/>In a statement, chief minister Lim Guan Eng said at least 2,000 people had been evacuated and 80 percent of the state was hit by typhoon-like win...

November 5, 2017 12:11 PM

New York readies marathon under heavy security

More than 2.5 million people will pack the New York streets today to cheer on 50,000 marathon participants from around the world. <br/><br/>The city is heavily bolstering security for the race, parking more sand trucks to prevent vehicle attacks, stationing extra police on rooftops and d...

November 5, 2017 12:10 PM

Lebanese PM unexpectedly resigns during trip to Saudi Arabia

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has unexpectedly resigned during a trip to Saudi Arabia, saying his life was in danger. <br/><br/>In a televised address from Riyadh last night, Hariri said he feared an assassination plot and accused Iran of meddling in the region. <br/><br/&...

November 5, 2017 12:09 PM

200 immigrants rescued off western Libyan shores

Libyan Navy has rescued 200 illegal immigrants off western Libyan shores. Xinhua news agency today quoted Mahmoud Shabrak, documentation officer of the Libyan Navy, as saying a patrol of the Libyan Navy rescued 200 illegal immigrants on a rubber boat that crashed into the Libyan territorial waters. ...

November 5, 2017 12:09 PM

US President arrives in Japan at start of a 12-day trip to Asia

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Japan at the start of a 12-day trip to Asia with South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines also on his itinerary. <br/><br/>It will be the longest tour of Asia by a US president in 25 years. President Trump arrived at the Yokota US Air Force...

November 5, 2017 12:08 PM

Death toll from typhoon in Vietnam rises to 27

The death toll today due to the typhoon that pummelled central and southern Vietnam rose to 27. <br/><br/>Typhoon Damfrey made landfall yesterday with winds of up to 90 kilimetre per hour that damaged more than 40,000 homes, knocked down electricity poles and uprooted trees. <br/>&...

November 5, 2017 9:01 AM

Quake shakes buildings in Guatemala, no reports of damage

An earthquake in southwestern Guatemala shook buildings in the capital, Guatemala City. <br/><br/>The US Geological Survey said the tremor was measured at a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 13 kilometers south-southwest of the city of Retalhuleu at a depth of 77.1 kilometers. <br/><b...

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