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October 26, 2017 12:47 PM

Bailable warrants issued for Nawaz; hearing adjourned until Nov 3

In Pakistan, the accountability court hearing corruption references against the Sharif family today issued bailable warrants for former premier Nawaz Sharif in two references - the Flagship Investment reference and the Al-Azizia Steel Mills and Hill Metal Establishment reference. However, the court ...

October 26, 2017 11:25 AM

US Navy aids Iran fishing boat after pirate attack

US Navy destroyer has come to the aid of an Iranian fishing boat after a pirate attack off Yemen. According to US Navy statement, Iran's coast guard called the US naval command in Bahrain to report Tuesday's incident and to ask for help following the attack by pirates south of Yemen's...

October 26, 2017 11:25 AM

Nigeria: Boko Haram kills 6 Nigerian soldiers in raid

In Nigeria, at least six soldiers were killed in heavy fighting when Boko Haram terrorists raided a military base and looted food from villagers in northeast of the country. <br/><br/>The military said, the terrorists in six pick-up trucks stormed the base in Sasawa village, about 45 kil...

October 26, 2017 8:19 AM

US House passes sanctions on Iran-backed Hezbollah

The US House of Representatives has backed new sanctions on Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. It is part of an effort to take a tough line against Tehran without immediately moving to undermine an international nuclear agreement. <br/><br/>Three Hezbollah-related measures wer...

October 26, 2017 8:19 AM

Turkish judge bails eight human rights activists

In Turkey, eight human rights activists on trial on alleged terror charges, including a senior Amnesty International official, have been released on bail. Among those on trial are a German and a Swedish national. <br/><br/>They face up to 15 years jail on charges that include membership ...

October 26, 2017 8:08 AM

Brazil: Congress rejects corruption charge against President Michel Temer

Corruption charges against Brazilian President Michel Temer has been rejected by the country's Congress. With this, Mr Temer will not have to face trial and he is free to pursue austerity reforms in Latin America's biggest economy.<br/><br/>The vote in the lower house threw out...

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