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Islamic State claims responsibility for 2 Baghdad suicide blasts that killed 21
September 17, 2015 19:06 IST
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks, saying it targeted police and Shiite paramilitary forces.
Iraq: 2 suicide attacks in Baghdad kill at least 21 people
September 17, 2015 17:07 IST
Both attacks were carried out by bombers on foot, wearing explosives-laden vests, two police officers said.
Military in Burkina Faso confirms coup, dissolves government
September 17, 2015 14:34 IST
In the announcement aired on Thursday on national television and radio, the statement said that the transitional government had been dissolved.
Syria’s Bashar al-Assad blames the West for the refugee crisis
September 16, 2015 21:14 IST
"As long as they follow this propaganda, they will have more refugees," Assad said in an interview with Russian media.
Australian fighter jets complete first attack against Islamic State in Syria
September 16, 2015 21:15 IST
Last week, Australia agreed to expand into Syria the air strikes it has been undertaking in Iraq against IS, also known as Daesh, in response to a formal request from Washington.
Masked assailants set church ablaze in Yemen’s AdenSubscriber Only
September 16, 2015 16:24 IST
The masked arsonists torched St Joseph, a Roman Catholic church in the central Crater neighbourhood of the port city, which is controlled by loyalists of the exiled government.
Australian fighter jets make first air strike against Islamic State in SyriaSubscriber Only
September 16, 2015 08:55 IST
The United States, Canada, Turkey and Gulf states have already been involved in strikes on IS militants in Syria.
Pilgrims traumatised, asking how Mecca crane could collapse
September 15, 2015 08:35 IST
Karam found herself surrounded by carnage, body parts were scattered everywhere amid pools of blood on the white marble floor of the Grand mosque in Mecca.
Clashes rock Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound for second daySubscriber Only
September 14, 2015 16:02 IST
Police said they entered the hilltop compound to ensure that Muslim youths massing there did not harass Jews or tourists during the morning visiting hours.
Egyptian security forces accidentally shoot at Mexican tourist convoy, kill 12
September 14, 2015 08:03 IST
Egypt is battling an insurgency that gained pace after the military ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood in mid-2013 after mass protests against his rule.
Yemeni exiled president Mansour Hadi backs out of talks with Houthis rebels
September 13, 2015 16:22 IST
The statement said there would be no talks with the rebels, known as Houthis, unless they accept a UN resolution that obliges them to withdraw from areas they seized and surrender weapons taken from state institutions.
Mecca mosque accident: Saudi king vows to find cause of pre-hajj crane tragedySubscriber Only
September 13, 2015 15:31 IST
"We will investigate all the reasons and afterward declare the results to the citizens," King Salman said after visiting the site, one of Islam's holiest, yesterday.
Saudi govt to probe Mecca mosque accident; Hajj to continue despite tragedySubscriber Only
September 12, 2015 20:35 IST
"It definitely will not affect the hajj this season and the affected part will probably be fixed in a few days," said Saudi official.
Egypt’s PM and cabinet resigns amid corruption probe
September 12, 2015 20:40 IST
The Egyptian government has long been plagued by corruption allegations. El-Sissi routinely emphasizes that he is fighting corruption.
Saudi Arabia says it has taken in 2.5 mn Syrians since conflict began
September 12, 2015 19:12 IST
The official Saudi Press Agency quoted an unnamed official at the Foreign Ministry late Friday saying the kingdom does not consider those taken in as refugees and does not house them in camps "order to ensure their dignity and safety."
Army raids kill nearly 100 militants in Egypt’s N Sinai
September 12, 2015 15:48 IST
Egypt's North Sinai has witnessed many violent attacks by militants since the January, 2011 revolution that toppled the ex-president Hosni Mubarak.
2 Indians among 107 killed after crane crashes into Mecca’s Grand Mosque in Saudi ArabiaSubscriber Only
September 12, 2015 11:57 IST
The Indian Consulate in Jeddah has confirmed that 2 Indians have been killed in the unfortunate accident and 15 others injured.
107 people, including 2 Indians, killed after crane crashed into Mecca’s Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia
September 12, 2015 09:04 IST
Saudi Arabia's civil defense authority says at least 87 people have been killed after a crane collapsed on the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca.
UN strongly approves Palestinian proposal to raise flag at UN headquarters
September 11, 2015 21:55 IST
Israel strongly objected to the proposal and joined seven other countries, including the United States, in voting "no"; 119 nations voted "yes" and 45 abstained.
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks UK support against ‘militant Islam’Subscriber Only
September 10, 2015 20:00 IST
The Israeli leader said he was willing to "immediately" resume negotiations with the Palestinians, "with no conditions whatsoever".
Islamic State magazine Dabiq labels Muslims fleeing to Europe as ‘sinners’
September 10, 2015 16:41 IST
Hundreds of thousands of people have fled wars in the Middle East this year, often from areas seized or threatened by Islamic State militants.
Doctor in blockaded Gaza makes stethoscope with 3-D printer
September 10, 2015 15:59 IST
Dr Tarek Loubani says his stethoscope can be made for just $2.50- a fraction of the cost of leading brands- and some doctors say the equipment is just as good.
Recent Islamic State group’s attacks in Saudi raise security concern for hajj pilgrims
September 10, 2015 12:58 IST
The Islamic State group is extending its reach in Saudi Arabia and has raised concerns it could threaten the annual Muslim hajj pilgrimage later this month.
Al-Qaida, other rebel groups take last army base in Syria’s Idlib
September 10, 2015 10:17 IST
Syria's embattled president has acknowledged the losses, saying the army has had to relinquish some areas in the north to be able to better defend core areas.
Australia to resettle additional 12,000 refugees, launch airstrikes in Syria
September 9, 2015 09:19 IST
Australia will resettle an additional 12,000 refugees from the deepening humanitarian and security crisis in the Middle East
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