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September 12, 2016 5:26 PM

Hillary Clinton cancels California trip after pneumonia diagnosis

US Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton has cancelled a campaign trip to California after being diagnosed with pneumonia. Mrs Clinton was taken ill yesterday at a 9/11 memorial ceremony and was seen stumbling as she left the event early.<br/><br/>Mrs Clinton was due to leave...

September 12, 2016 5:25 PM

Flooding claims 133 lives in North Korea

In North Korea, flooding from heavy rain has killed 133 people in its northeast while 395 are missing, with many homes and critical infrastructure destroyed. News of the natural disaster came as North Korea looked even more isolated from its neighbors and the wider world after its fifth nuclear test...

September 12, 2016 2:38 PM

Police General killed in bomb attack in Nangarhar, Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, a Police General was killed in a bomb attack in the province of Nangarhar. Brigadier General Zarawar Zahid, police chief of Nangarhar province, was killed following a roadside bomb attack in Hisarak district last evening. <br/><br/>Quoting sources, the Xinhua news agency ...

September 12, 2016 1:10 PM

No plans to stop nuclear tests: North Korea

North Korea has said, it has no plans to stop its nuclear tests, despite the increasing condemnation by the international community. The new statement comes after Pyongyang conducted a nuclear test on Friday. South Korea's Defense Ministry also said, North Korea could conduct another nuclear te...

September 12, 2016 1:10 PM

China, Russia naval drills underway in South China Sea

Eight days of naval drills between China and Russia are getting underway in the South China Sea today. The exercises come on the heels of Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent move to publically back China's stand in the South China Sea. <br/><br/>Chinese navy's spokes...

September 12, 2016 9:26 AM

200 religious leaders urges UK to relax immigration rules for refugees

More than 200 religious leaders have urged the UK to relax immigration rules so refugees from Syria and other areas can be reunited with their families. In a letter to the Prime Minister Theresa May, they say close relatives of Britons and refugees already in the country are living abroad in despera...

September 12, 2016 9:25 AM

French may suffer new terror attacks: PM Manuel Valls

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, issuing a warning to the country, has said that France remains a target for terror and the country may suffer new attacks. He said the threat is maximal. In a interview with Europe 1 radio and Itele television on SUnday, Valls said he is telling the truth to the F...

September 12, 2016 9:25 AM

Croatia: Conservatives take lead in Parliamentary elections

In Croatia, the conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) was on track to win the most seats in Parliamentary elections, but it won't be able to rule on their own. It would pave the way for another coalition government in the European Union's newest member state. With more than half of ...

September 11, 2016 10:14 PM

Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia reaches its climax

The annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has reached its climax with 1.5 million Muslims gathering at Mount Arafat to offer day-long prayers and recitations from the Koran. <br/> <br/>The pilgrims congregated from sunrise at the site and the vast plain which surrounds it, about 15km fr...

September 11, 2016 9:50 PM

Clashes break out in Turkey after removal of 28 elected mayors

Clashes have broken out in parts of south-eastern Turkey after 28 elected mayors in largely Kurdish towns were removed from office. <br/><br/>They were removed using an emergency law that came into force earlier this month following July's failed coup. <br/>The mayors are bein...

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