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Ebola Outbreak: Liberia Imposes Curfew, President Criticises Government, People for Ignoring Threat

The Liberian government announced on the state radio on Tuesday, that they would imposed a night-time curfew in the country, in order to curb the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.

Aug 20, 2014

Hotel Plaza owned by Sahara Chief in New York

Sultan of Brunei Refutes Rumours of Bidding for Sahara's New York and London Hotels

The Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah, has dismissed a report by The Wall Street Journal, which said that he is bidding for a few hotels in New York and London.

Aug 18, 2014

Afghan Sikhs, Most Vulnerable Minority, End up in 'Metal Coffins' in UK Fleeing Persecution

Sikhs under Taliban rule were made to wear distinctive yellow arm bands and hang yellow flags over their homes.

Aug 18, 2014

Did Canadian Ebola Vaccine Originate during Cold War?

The development of the experimental vaccine for the treatment of Ebola virus, can be traced back to the Cold War.

Aug 16, 2014

HIV Patients Suing China-based Airline for Discrimination

A Chinese airline is being sued by a couple of passengers as they were not allowed to board the flight.

Aug 16, 2014

A boy, who fled from the violence in Mosul, stands near tents in a camp for internally displaced people on the outskirts of Arbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region

United Nations Declares 'Humanitarian Crisis' in Iraq, PM Maliki Quits

The UN has called the situation in Iraq a "Level 3 emergency", its highest level of emergency.

Aug 15, 2014

Yazidis in Iraq Demand Protesction from Islamic State

Has the United States Broken Militants' Siege of Yazidis on Mount Sinjar?

European nations such as Britain, France and Germany have also decided to join the US in rescuing trapped civilians and furthering humanitarian aid.

Aug 14, 2014

Amnesty International has accused Nigerian army of committing war crimes in the country against civilians in a bid to tackle Boko Haram militants.

Wives, Children of Nigerian Soldiers Stop Army from Sending 'Poorly Armed' Men to Fight Boko Haram

The protesters claim that the soldiers are poorly armed to fight the Boko Haram militants.

Aug 12, 2014

Obama speaks about the situation in Iraq in the briefing room of the White House in Washington

America is Coming to Help, Says Obama as he Authorises Air Strikes in Iraq

Obama says he has mandate for the intervention but insists the US will not wage another war in Iraq.

Aug 8, 2014

Displaced families from the minority Yazidi sect, fleeing the violence, walk on the outskirts of Sinjar, west of Mosul, 5 August.

Rescue Begins for 40,000 Yazidis Trapped in Sinjar Mountains [Photos]

Some of the refugees have now been rescued in an operation overseen by the United Nations.

Aug 7, 2014

An Iraqi Christian woman, fleeing the violence in the city of Mosul, sits inside the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chaldean Church in Telkaif.

Qaraqosh Falls: Thousands Flee as Islamic State Captures Iraq's Largest Christian Town

The Islamic State captured Iraq's largest Christian town and surrounding areas on Thursday.

Aug 7, 2014

ISIS Threat: 25,000 Children Starving in Sinjar Mountains [Photos]

Over 40,000 people are trapped in the mountains between Sinjar and Tal Afar as both towns are now controlled by the Islamic State.

Aug 6, 2014

Silence in Gaza Strip as Israel and Hamas Agree 72-Hour Humanitarian Truce

Google Removes 'Bomb Gaza' Game after Public Outrage

The game called "Bomb Gaza" invites players to play as Israeli military and 'drop bombs' from a fighter jet while ensuring they are not hit by Hamas missiles.

Aug 5, 2014