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London fire: 6 dead, at least 74 injured in Grenfell Tower blaze [VIDEO]

A major fire broke out early on Wednesday at the Grenfell Tower, a residential high-rise building situated in the Lancaster West Estate in London.

Jun 14, 2017

Indonesia rife with ISIS sleeper cells, says military chief

Military chief Gatot Nurmantyo said the sleeper cells could easily join forces with radical cells.

Jun 13, 2017

Bangladesh landslides: At least 57 dead as heavy rains lash hilly areas; toll may rise

The death toll could rise since many areas remain cut off," Reaz Ahmed, a senior disaster management official, said.

Jun 13, 2017

Is ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead? (VIDEO)

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi security officials also suspect Baghdadi might be hiding in the desert spread across thousands of square miles between Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria.

Jun 13, 2017

Aww-dorable baby elephant who gives the best Thai massage [VIRAL VIDEO]

Besides giving a relaxing massage, this baby elephant will also shower you with a few kisses.

Jun 12, 2017

UAE Malayalam box office: Biju Menon's Rakshadhikari Baiju (Oppu) takes on Wamiqa Gabbi's Godha in overseas market

Films Sakhavu, Rakshadhikari Baiju and Godha have made good business at the UAE box office.

Jun 12, 2017

Syria: Did US-backed troops violate Geneva convention by using white phosphorus on ISIS in Raqqa? [VIDEO + PHOTOS]

Troops backed by the United States may have violated the Geneva Convention by using what looks like white phosphorus in the Syrian city of Raqqa. Watch the video of the attacks here.

Jun 12, 2017

Indian-origin Priti Patel in charge of Brexit as British PM Theresa May announces Cabinet

Indian-origin Priti Patel — one of the 12 Indian-origin politicians to be elected recently — will oversee Brexit, according to the Cabinet formed by newly re-elected British Prime Minister Theresa May. Read to know more.

Jun 12, 2017

Watch cricket fans chant 'chor chor' as Vijay Mallya enters Oval Arena for India-South Africa match

Vijay Mallya was also spotted last week at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, where the India-Pakistan match was held, and had asserted later that he intended to attend all games to cheer the India team.

Jun 12, 2017

Netanyahu wins libel case over claim wife kicked him out of car

Netanyahu testified at the trial that the alleged incident, which journalist Igal Sarna said he learned about from an acquaintance citing one of the prime minister's security guards, never took place.

Jun 11, 2017

Ethiopia to be hit by drought; humanitarian groups say food aid for 7.8 million to run out

In Ethiopia, the number of people now critically short of food is expected to rise by at least two million by next month

Jun 11, 2017

UK Elections 2017: Theresa May's advisers Nick Timothy, Fiona Hill resign after poll debacle

Fiona Hill and Nick Timothy resigned after facing severe criticism from several MPs and officials of the party who thought that both of them played a crucial role for the poor performance of the party.

Jun 10, 2017

Philippines: At least 13 marines killed in battle against Islamist militants

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered martial rule in the region for at least 60 days in an attempt to crush Muslim extremists who have aligned themselves ISIS.

Jun 10, 2017

London Bridge terrorists planned bigger 2016 Nice-style attack with 7.5-tonne truck

Reports state that 27-year-old Pakistan-born Briton Khuram Shazad Butt had attempted to rent a bigger truck to carry out the attack.

Jun 10, 2017

UAE blacklist likely to squeeze liquidity of Qatari banks

The six banks -- QNB, Qatar Islamic Bank, Qatar International Islamic Bank, Barwa Bank, Masraf Al Rayan and Doha Bank -- did not respond immediately to requests for comment.

Jun 10, 2017