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February 9, 2017 1:47 PM

Scientists discover evidence of ancient undersea landslide

Scientists have discovered evidence of a massive ancient undersea landslide next to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Dr Robin Beaman, a member of the Research team said that they have located a cluster of hills, or knolls, more than 1,100 meter beneath the surface. Named as "The Gloria Knol...

February 9, 2017 1:28 PM

2 people killed in air stike on Gaza & Egypt border

Two persons were killed today in an Israeli air strike on the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. The Health Ministry in Gaza said in a press statement that Israeli fighter jets struck an underground smuggling tunnel on the border killing two and injuring five persons.<br/><br/>Mean...

February 9, 2017 12:41 PM

US looks forward to working with China: President Trump

US President Donald Trump has told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a letter that he looks forward to developing a "constructive relationship" that benefits both countries. The letter comes days after his remarks questioning the decades-old One China policy riled Beijing.<br/>&l...

February 9, 2017 12:38 PM

China to take fingerprints of foreign visitors due to security reasons

China says it will start taking fingerprints of all foreign visitors from tomorrow in a bid to steps up security on its borders. The Ministry of Public Security said in a statement that all foreign passport holders aged 14-70 will have to give their fingerprints. <br/><br/>It said that t...

February 9, 2017 11:47 AM

Malaysia to Indonesia boat capsizes off Sabah, 13 people drowned

13 people were drowned when a boat ferrying around 15 people from Malaysia to Indonesia capsized in rough seas off the port of Tawau on the Indonesian island of Sabah.<br/><br/>Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency said in a statement that it had launched a search and rescue operation an...

February 9, 2017 11:38 AM

Yemen keeps counter-terrorism operations with US despite raid

Yemen says it had not suspended counter-terrorism operations with the United States, despite controversy over a US commando raid on al Qaeda militants in which several civilians were also killed.<br/><br/>In a statement, the Yemeni embassy in Washington said, the Government has not suspe...

February 9, 2017 8:46 AM

Somalia's Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo chosen as new President

In Somalia, a former Prime Minister who holds dual Somali-US citizenship has been declared Somalia's new President. Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo was named the new leader after two rounds of voting yesterday and quickly took the oath of office.<br/><br/>Incumbent President Hassan Sheikh...

February 9, 2017 8:46 AM

Yemen: 32 combatants killed in western port clashes

In Western Yemen, 32 combatants were killed in the battle for a key coastal town between government forces and Houthi rebels. Military officials said that the deaths occurred as forces loyal to President Abedrabbo Masnour Hadi advanced into neighbourhoods of Mokha and Houthis retreated to northern a...

February 9, 2017 7:59 AM

Authorities can access data with internet companies, rules US Court

A US court has ruled that American authorities can access data with internet companies even if such data is located on foreign servers. The ruling, given by a court in Philadelphia, means personal data on platforms such as Facebook and Google is no longer firewalled from American investigators.<b...

February 9, 2017 7:55 AM

Japan PM Abe to propose cabinet level framework for US-Japan talks

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a new cabinet level framework for US-Japan talks on trade, security and macroeconomic issues including currencies when he meets President Donald Trump tomorrow.<br/><br/>A Japanese government official involved in planning the summit said. Abe ...

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