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April 15, 2017 8:04 PM

Death toll rises to 94 in US attack

The number of militants killed in an attack by the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat by the US military has risen to 94. Attaullah Khogiani, spokesman for the provincial governor in Nangarhar, said today the number of dead from the group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was up fro...

April 15, 2017 6:26 PM

Campaigning for Turkey referendum hits final stretch

In Turkey, the final day of campaigning is taking place ahead of a referendum tomorrow on whether to grant sweeping new powers to the President. <br/><br/>President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking to replace the Parliamentary system with an executive presidency. Approval could see him st...

April 15, 2017 6:25 PM

Iran floods kill at least 25

In Iran, floods have killed at least 25 people. State media reported today that many others are said to be missing after torrential rains hit four provinces. Streets inundated with water and cars being swept away. <br/><br/>The Tehran Times news site reported that the flood had also trig...

April 15, 2017 6:15 PM

North Korea flaunts long-range missiles in massive parade

North Korea paraded its intercontinental ballistic missiles in a massive military display in central Pyongyang today. The parade, the annual highlight of North Korea's most important holiday, came amid growing international worries that North Korea may be preparing for its sixth nuclear test or...

April 15, 2017 5:52 PM

17 killed in Sri Lanka garbage dump collapse

In Sri Lanka, at least 17 people have been killed and several injured when a garbage dump in capital Colombo collapsed on a group of houses nearby. Rescue efforts are in full swing as dozens of people are still reported missing since the incident last afternoon. <br/><br/>The 91-metre-hi...

April 15, 2017 2:19 PM

Flash floods kill at least 17 in northwest Iran

In Iran, at least 17 people were killed and 20 declared missing as flash floods hit northwestern region. Quoting Director General of Crisis Management in East Azarbaijan province, Khalil Saei, State media said, Rescue teams have recovered 17 bodies after flash floods triggered by heavy rain in the c...

April 15, 2017 2:14 PM

North Korea warns US, ready to hit back with nuclear attacks

North Korea has warned the US not to take provocative action in the region. North Korean military official Choe Ryong-Hae said in Pyongyang that his country is ready to hit back with nuclear attacks of its own style against any nuclear attacks. <br/><br/>He was speaking at a ceremony bef...

April 15, 2017 2:11 PM

At least 17 killed & 20 missing in flash floods in northwest Iran

In Iran, at least 17 people were killed and 20 declared missing as flash floods hit northwestern region. Quoting Director General of Crisis Management in East Azarbaijan province, Khalil Saei, State media said, Rescue teams have recovered 17 bodies after flash floods triggered by heavy rain in the c...

April 15, 2017 2:08 PM

Death toll in Sri Lanka garbage dump fire climbs to 12

In Sri Lanka, at least 12 people have been killed and several injured when a garbage dump in capital Colombo collapsed on a group of houses nearby. Rescue efforts are in full swing as dozens of people are still reported missing since the incident last afternoon. <br/><br/>The 91-metre-hi...

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