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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

Syria: Video Shows Revenge Execution of 18 Isis Fighters by Damascus-based Jaish al-Islam

Isis had recently beheaded three Jaish al-Islam fighters.

Jul 1, 2015

Saudi Teen's Selfie with Dead Grandfather Goes Viral; Boy Gets Slammed on Social Media

In the viral photo, the Saudi boy is seen pulling his tongue out with the caption "Goodbye, Grandfather feeling sad".

Jul 1, 2015

Egypt: 30 Soldiers Killed in Isis Attack in Sinai

Islamic State's Egyptian affiliate, Sinai Province, claimed responsibility for the attacks in a statement on Twitter.

Jul 1, 2015

Mosul: Isis Bans Taraweeh Prayers for Ramadan; Worshippers Flogged Publicly for Disobeying Decree

Isis considers the practice a 'fad' invented by Saudi clerics.

Jul 1, 2015

Amy Winehouse Documentary: Director Asif Kapadia Responds to 'Incredibly Misleading Film' Remark by Singer's Father

Amy Winehouse's father said the documentary gives a wrong picture of him and others close to the singer.

Jul 1, 2015

Ramadan: Selfies at Grand Mosque Irk Saudis as 8 Million Pilgrims Visit Mecca in Holy Month

A Saudi blogger wants fines to be imposed on pilgrims taking selfies.

Jul 1, 2015

Syria: Isis Crucifies Man Inside Cage, 11 others on Wall for Breaking Ramadan Fast

Only last month, Isis had crucified two children for breaking their Ramadan fast.

Jul 1, 2015

World's First 3D-Printed Office to Come Up in Dubai

The office will be printed, layer by layer, through a massive 20-feet-tall 3D printer.

Jul 1, 2015

Indonesia: Death Toll in Military Plane Crash Rises to 141

The air force chief said 23 bodies have been identified in Adam Malik hospital in Medan from 49 body bags received by the hospital as of Tuesday afternoon

Jul 1, 2015

Cuba First Country to Eradicate Mother-to-child HIV Transmission: WHO

Cuba succeeded in lowering the HIV transmission rate to 1.85 percent, below the 2 percent target rate countries in the region

Jul 1, 2015

Greece Debt Crisis: Turkey Considers Extending Help with Cooperation in Tourism, Energy, Trade

"We are ready to help Greece survive its economic crisis with cooperation in tourism, energy, trade," Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said.

Jul 1, 2015

Gunman who Shot Dead 38 Tourists in Tunisia Trained in Libya: Report

Six months before the attack, in January, 23-year-old Seifeddine Rezgui entered Libya, where he received training from a "a group of young extremists".

Jul 1, 2015

Isis Leader al-Baghdadi's 'Close Friend' Abu Usman Executed for Planning Coup: Reports

Isis leader Abu Usman was also part of Isis' Shura council.

Jun 30, 2015