Nightmarish conditions in Libya driving new migrant surge
ROME: Nightmarish conditions in Libya are helping to drive a surge in the numbers of migrants attempting to reach Italy in the depths of winter,
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US congratulates Burma’s Union Parliament on electing new President
WASHINGTON: The United States congratulates Htin Kyaw on his election as Burma’s next president, TheNewsTribe.com reported.
7 killed, 13 wounded in Afghanistan twin blast
KABUL: As many as seven people were killed while several others were injured in two separate blast in Afghanistan.
Famous Hollywood actor Umer Sharif passed away
CAIRO: Actor Omar Sharif, famous for his title role as Doctor Zhivago in the Oscar-winning film, has died at the age of 83. Egyptian state television
Woman falls off bridge to death while taking selfie
MOSCOW: A 21-year-old Russian woman died this week after falling from a bridge while trying to take a selfie.
Pakistan SSG tops elite forces list around the world
SYDNEY: An Australian publication of Business Insider has ranked Pakistan’s Special Services Group as the top elite force in the world.
Several people dead in Swiss shooting
BERN: Several people have been killed following a shooting in the Swiss state of Aargau, local police have confirmed on Sunday.
Iran declares Houthi rebels activities as their victory
TEHRAN: The head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said that Houthi rebels are products of Iran and the rebels attacks
Kate, William reveal royal baby’s name Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana
LONDON: Duke William and Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Middleton revealed the name of the royal baby with two middle names, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, on
Nepal Army chief visits Pak-Army relief camp in earthquake affected area
KATHMANDU: Nepal army chief has paid the visit to Pakistan Army relief camp settled for Nepal earthquake victims.