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November 27, 2016 10:47 AM

Switzerland votes on nuclear power phase out process

Swiss voters are casting their ballots to decide whether or not to speed up the process of phasing out the country's nuclear power plants. <br/><br/>If voters choose "yes" in today's referendum, it would force three of the country's five reactors to close next ye...

November 27, 2016 8:21 AM

Syrian troops capture Aleppo neighbourhood from rebels

In Syria, troops have captured a neighbourhood in the northern city of Aleppo 10 days after the government resumed its offensive on the besieged rebel-held eastern part of the city.<br/><br/>The army said that troops have seized full control of the eastern Hanano district in Syria's...

November 27, 2016 8:19 AM

8 loyalist troops killed in Libya's Sirte

In Libya, at least 8 members of pro-government forces were killed during a fresh fight against Islamic State group in Sirte. <br/><br/>Libya's UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces launched a bid to retake the city from Islamic State six months ago.<br/><br/&...

November 27, 2016 8:02 AM

Heavy turn out at Kuwiat polls as opposition participates after four years

Kuwaitis turned out in large numbers today for the first election contested by the opposition in nearly four years amid fresh disputes over cuts in subsidies due to falling oil revenues. <br/><br/>According to state-run Kuwait Television, turnout was high as 80 per cent of eligible voter...

November 27, 2016 7:18 AM

More Bodies Wash Up From New Zealand Boating Tragedy

Two more bodies have washed up on a New Zealand shoreline following a boat tragedy in which up to eight people are feared dead. <br/><br/>Police today said, seven bodies have now been recovered and three survivors rescued after their chartered fishing boat capsized in rough seas at Kaipa...

November 26, 2016 8:36 PM

Somalia: 11 killed, 16 injured in car bomb blast in Mogadishu

In Somalia, a car bomb killed at least 11 people and injured 16 others in the capital, Mogadishu today. The blast hit a market in the Waberi area, while President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was visiting a nearby university. <br/><br/>No group claimed responsibility, but suspicion fell on mili...

November 26, 2016 8:22 PM

Nawaz Sharif appoints Qamar Javed Bajwa as new Pak Army Chief

In Pakistan, Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa has been appointed as new Chief of Army Staff. He replaces the incumbent General Raheel Sharif. President Mamnoon Hussain has made the appointment on the advice of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.<br/><br/>Lt. General Zubair Mahmood ...

November 26, 2016 6:55 PM

Israeli settlers flee as wildfires spread in occupied West Bank

Wildfires near Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank have forced hundreds to flee their homes. <br/><br/>According to police, Israeli and Palestinian firefighters, helped by foreign aircraft, have been battling dozens of bush blazes fed by drought and high winds that have seen ten...

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