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August 7, 2017 8:33 AM

Pakistan security forces kill 4 terrorists in Balochistan province

In Pakistan, at least four terrorists were killed yesterday during a raid carried out by security forces in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. A senior security official said the raids were part of the Raad ul Fasaad operation being carried out in the country against foreign and local ter...

August 7, 2017 8:29 AM

At least 50 civilians killed by militants in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, at least 50 civilians have been killed by militants in northern province yesterday. Officials said that a checkpoint manned by local police was attacked in the Mirzawalang area of Sar-e Pul province. The assailants then entered the village and shot dead mainly Shia Muslim civilians i...

August 7, 2017 5:29 AM

Israel imposes new travel restrictions on Palestinian

Israel has imposed new travel restrictions on Palestinians, preventing them from leaving blockaded Gaza with laptops. The ban also applies in the opposite direction. <br/><br/>Cogat, an Israeli defense body, referred questions to the Shin Bet security service. The Shin Bet says, it is no...

August 7, 2017 5:27 AM

EU delegation head in Yemen for talks with Shiite Houthi rebels

The head of the European Union delegation to Yemen is visiting the country for talks with Shiite Houthi rebels over a UN plan regarding a disputed key port. <br/><br/>Houthi officials said, Ambassador Antonia Calvo Puerta arrived in Sanaa today to discuss the UN proposal for Hodeida port...

August 6, 2017 9:28 PM

Joining Arab states, Israel says it plans to ban Al-Jazeera

Israel today said it plans to ban Qatar's flagship Al-Jazeera news network from operating in the country, joining regional Arab states that shut down the broadcaster amid allegations that it incites to violence. Communications Minister Ayoob Kara said he plans to revoke the press credentials of...

August 6, 2017 9:22 PM

Joining Arab states, Israel says it plans to ban Al-Jazeera

Israel today said it plans to ban Qatar's flagship Al-Jazeera news network from operating in the country, joining regional Arab states that shut down the broadcaster amid allegations that it incites to violence. Communications Minister Ayoob Kara said he plans to revoke the press credentials of...

August 6, 2017 8:24 PM

12 killed in Nigeria church shooting

Gunmen stormed a Catholic church in a town in southeast Nigeria early today, killing 12 worshippers. Witneses said, the attack took place at around at St. Philip's church in Ozubulu, near the city of Onitsha, witnesses said. Sources said, several worshippers with gunshot wounds are receiving tr...

August 6, 2017 8:09 PM

Loneliness may be more deadly than obesity: Study

Loneliness may be a greater public health hazard than obesity. A study found that social isolation may put people at an increased risk of early death. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Professor at Brigham Young University in the US said, being connected to others socially is widely considered a fundamental hu...

August 6, 2017 8:05 PM

Britain ready to pay 40bn euro Brexit divorce bill: Report

Britain is open to paying up to 40 billion euros (47.1 billion US Dollars) towards a so-called Brexit divorce bill to the European Union as long as a future UK-EU trade deal can be secured. Three separate sources within the UK civil service and government with knowledge of the UK's Brexit negot...

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