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Chile earthquake: 7.6 magnitude quake jolts Quellon on Christmas Day, thousands evacuate tourist city

Although no casualties have been reported yet, at least 4,000 people were forced to evacuate the quake-struck region.

Dec 26, 2016

Israel to re-assess UN ties after settlement resolution, says Netanyahu

Israel will re-assess its ties with the United Nations following a UN demand to end Israeli settlement building.

Dec 25, 2016

North Korea preparing for new nuclear test

Seoul's National Intelligence Service (INS) has observed the movement of humans and vehicles at Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site in North Korea.

Dec 24, 2016

Super Typhoon Nock-ten (Nina): Philippines begins evacuation ahead of Christmas Day typhoon

Forecasters warn that Super Typhoon Nock-ten, known as Nina in Philippines, could bring heavy rains with sustained winds reaching over 200km/hour.

Dec 24, 2016

Malaysia bus accident: At least 14 killed, several injured in deadly crash

Police have confirmed that the bus carrying numerous passengers was travelling at a high speed at the time of the incident.

Dec 24, 2016

11-year-old boy in Pakistan accuses presidency staff of stealing his speech

The boy has appealed to Islamabad High Court to not let the speech be broadcast on TV.

Dec 24, 2016

Libya plane hijack updates: Aircraft landed in Malta with 118 people on board; all rescued, hijackers in custody

Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat posted a tweet saying he has been informed of a potential hijack situation.

Dec 23, 2016

Ebola vaccine: How a global effort won the war on lethal Ebola virus

The success of the Ebola vaccine is a major milestone in the scientific research and can stop any future outbreak of the disease.

Dec 23, 2016

Syrian Civil War: Assad government regains full control of Aleppo

At least 34,000 people were evacuated from the city in the past week, the UN said.

Dec 23, 2016

China pollution: High school students made to take exams during Airpocalypse

Reports state that around 400 students had to brave the harsh weather and toxic air to sit outside and write the examinations.

Dec 22, 2016

Turkey links Russian diplomat's killing to US-based exiled cleric Fethullah Gulen

Turkish President Erdogan said that the ex-policeman who shot the Russian ambassador was a member of Gulen's "terror organisation".

Dec 22, 2016

Baby eaten alive by giant rats in Johannesburg after mother leaves her alone at home to go partying

The mother has been arrested for child neglect by the authorities.

Dec 21, 2016

Christmas 2016: Best quotes and bible verses to share on Jesus Christ's birthday

People across the world are busy decorating their houses with cribs and Christmas trees.

Dec 21, 2016

Dalai Lama banned from entering Mongolia, says foreign minister

The decision was taken to make peace with China which was riled after the Dalai Lama's recent visit to Mongolia.

Dec 21, 2016

Rajdeep Sardesai Roars at Public Lecture on Media Ethics at Jindal University Event

At the launch of OP Jindal Global University's School of Journalism & Communication, veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai held forth on the ethics and responsibilities of journalists

Dec 21, 2016