World

South Korea: Nurse Infected with MERS Virus

The 24-year-old nurse at the Samsung Medical Centre here became the 184th patient and the toll stands at 33.

Jul 3, 2015

Nigeria: Suspected Boko Haram Gunmen Kill "many" in Fresh Attack

"Many people were killed," said a military source. The casualty figure "may be very high."

Jul 3, 2015

Palmyra: Isis Destroys Ancient Tadmur Statues Using Sledgehammer [PHOTO]

The statues were reportedly stolen by smugglers from Palmyra and later seized by the Isis in Aleppo.

Jul 2, 2015

Zaid Hamid Gets '8 Year Jail Term, 1,200 Lashes in Saudi Arabia'; Pakistani Social Media Users Say it is 'Fake' News

Zaid Hamid, a self-proclaimed security analyst, is seen as a strong advocate of establishing Sharia laws in Pakistan.

Jul 2, 2015

Afghanistan: Uproar in Kabul After Court Acquits Main Accused, Quashes Death Sentences of 4 Others in Farkhunda Murder Case

The custodian of the Shrine, who was earlier sentenced to 16 years in prison for inciting the crowd, was acquitted on Wednesday.

Jul 2, 2015

Mexico: Local Mayor Marries Crocodile for Second Time [VIDEO]

In Mexico's San Pedro Huamelula, it's an annual tradition among Mexican fishermen to marry crocodile.

Jul 2, 2015

Kuwait to Take DNA Samples of 4 Million People Following Isis Mosque Bombing

The punishment for refusing to give a DNA sample to the Kuwait government is one year in jail with a fine of $33,000.

Jul 2, 2015

Bangladesh: Al Qaeda Chief for Indian Subcontinent Among 12 Arrested in Dhaka

Al Qaeda had taken responsibility for the murder of at least four writers and freethinkers in Bangladesh.

Jul 2, 2015

Philippines: Boat Capsizes With Over 170 Passengers on Board; 36 Feared Dead

Rescue operations are on to search for the other passengers.

Jul 2, 2015

Chris Martin in Delhi: Coldplay Singer's Surprise Performance at Summer House Cafe [VIDEO]

'Coldplay' vocalist Chris Martin performed at Summer House Cafe in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Jul 2, 2015

Peru: 15 Killed as Bus Tumbles off Mountain in Ancash Region

The accident took place around 4 a.m. at a remote spot on the Conococha-Antamina highway, a police spokesperson said from the town of Chiquian.

Jul 2, 2015

Egyptian Army, Militants Clash in North Sinai, Over 100 Dead

The army said it would not stop its operations until it had cleared the area of all "terrorist concentrations".

Jul 2, 2015

World UFO Day 2015: Recent Unidentified Flying Objects Spotted Across Globe [VIDEOS]

2 July is observed as World Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) Day.

Jul 2, 2015

8 Pakistani Troops, Afghan Soldier Killed in Border Clash in Paktika Province

Pakistani soldiers wanted to establish military installations inside Afghanistan, an interior ministry spokesman said.

Jul 1, 2015

Egypt: 2 Consecutive Explosions Rock Gaza Border Town of Rafah

However, there is no clarity on the cause of the explosions.

Jul 1, 2015