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In Pakistan Country mourns murdered singer in attack claimed by Taliban Amjad Sabri, 45, was one of South Asia's most popular singers of the "qawwali", Sufi devotional music that dates back more than 700 years.

World·10.35

In North Korea Country's leader says missile launch shows ability to attack U.S. in Pacific South Korean and U.S. military officials have said the North launched what appeared to be two intermediate-range missiles dubbed Musudan on Wednesday. The first...

World·10.09

Britain Tesco reports second straight quarter of UK sales growth Tesco said sales at stores in its home market open more than a year rose 0.3 percent in the 13 weeks to May 28, its fiscal first quarter.

World·10.02

In South Sudan U.N. to send peacekeepers home over reaction to country's violence The United Nations said on Tuesday that an inquiry found that confusion over command and control and rules of engagement marred the response by peacekeepers to...

World·09.32

In Germany Country's Bild promises Brits sunloungers, goals in EU plea Britons will decide the future of their country and Europe on Thursday in a referendum on EU membership, with most opinion polls putting the "Leave" and...

World·09.19

In Zambia Country shuts down newspaper in tax dispute The Post's managing editor Joan Chirwa said Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) officials had ignored a court order preventing its closure over a disputed debt of 68...

World·09.06

In Libya Death toll in clashes, blast in country town rises to 40 Al-Sharif Ahmad Jaddallah, a spokesman for the municipal council in Garabulli, said at least 25 people had been wounded and victims' remains were still being...

World·08.55

In Malaysia Chief of country's anti-graft panel to step down The revelations of the investigation, first reported by the Wall Street Journal last year, have shaken investors in Southeast Asia's third-biggest economy and...

World·08.50

In South Sudan UN says victims of sexual violence reach 32,000 The spokesperson said sexual violence was still a "new notion" in South Sudan in spite of efforts by officials to create awareness on it.

World·04.20

In South Africa 2 shot dead by police in Pretoria riot Tleane added that the protesters continued to clash with police and "a disproportionate part of the looting was taking place at shops owned by foreign...

World·10.06

In South Africa Black lobby disappointed by MTN's new white CEO The forum, which lobbies for black rights, criticised the mobile phone operator's decision saying it was retrogressive to plans for the inclusion of blacks in...

World·22.06.2016

In Israel Airport planned for Jordan border clouds neighbourly ties Due to open next April, Ilan & Asaf Ramon Airport at Timna, in Israel's desert south, will be 10 km (6 miles) from Jordan's King Hussein International Airport....

World·22.06.2016

Trump Republican presidential candidate to lash out at Clinton in speech focusing on 'failed' policies Trump scheduled a speech in New York and previewed his remarks on Tuesday in Twitter posts and a barrage of campaign emails criticizing Clinton, the presumptive...

World·22.06.2016

In Egypt Country's local wheat purchases thrown into question amid fraud allegations Egypt said last week that in the latest procurement season it bought nearly 5 million tonnes of local wheat from its farmers, the second highest figure on...

World·22.06.2016

In Egypt Court acquits 22 over Red Sea islands protest The ruling comes a day after Egypt's administrative court annulled the maritime agreement, announced in April, that would have seen Egypt lose control of Tiran...

World·22.06.2016

Middle East Bahrain gambles with security by launching crackdown on Shi'ites In a series of moves over the past three weeks, authorities closed down the main Shi'ite opposition al-Wefaq Islamic Society, doubled the prison sentence on the...

World·22.06.2016

In France Unions say Paris protest back on in government u-turn Earlier on Wednesday the Paris police chief, who answers to the interior ministry, said security concerns meant he had "no choice but to ban the demonstration"...

World·22.06.2016

Africa Continents focused funds fuse $3.3 billion electric power assets Chronic power shortages are one of the biggest obstacles to growth in countries across Africa, with a dearth of electricity or regular blackouts strangling...

World·22.06.2016

Donald Trump Presidential candidate to detour from campaign to visit Scotland golf properties Trump leaves Thursday on a three-day trip centered on the grand reopening of Trump Turnberry, which the New York businessman bought in 2014 and renovated at an...

World·22.06.2016

UK Refugee who walked through Channel Tunnel walks free from court Haroun, who fled his home in the war-torn region of Darfur, was arrested by British police after walking 50 km (30 miles) from France in near total darkness as...

World·22.06.2016

U.S. Obama pick to lead country military in Africa favors powers to strike Islamic State Marine Lieutenant General Thomas Waldhauser told his Senate confirmation hearing that the U.S. military was making preparations for possible military strikes in...

World·22.06.2016

In France Police bans planned Thursday demo against labour reform Violence on the fringes of protests has stretched a police force already challenged by the demands of a state of emergency in place since Islamist militant...

World·22.06.2016

In Germany Most industrial firms say Brexit won't hurt their business - Ifo According to the survey, 61 percent of respondents said a Brexit would have no negative consequences for their business while 38 percent said it would cause...

World·22.06.2016

In Switzerland Authorities detain suspected Islamist leader - TV The man, a Muslim convert identified only by the letter S, is being held in investigative custody while authorities check his suspected role in radicalising and...

World·22.06.2016