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US blasts Moscow over Syria missiles
BEIRUT: The United States chided Russia for sending missiles to the Syrian government as plans for a peace conference promoted by Washington and Moscow were hit by diplomatic rifts over…
‘Qaeda’ kills Yemen intelligence officer
ADEN: Suspected Al-Qaeda gunmen shot dead a Yemeni intelligence officer in a drive-by attack in the southern city of Mukalla, capital of the southeastern Hadramawt province, a police source said…
Afghan lawmakers block law on women’s rights
KABUL: Conservative religious lawmakers in Afghanistan blocked legislation on yesterday’s aimed at strengthening provisions for women’s freedoms, arguing that parts of it violate Islamic principles and encourage disobedience. The fierce…
France becomes 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage
PARIS: France yesterday became the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law following months of bitter political debate. Hollande acted a day…
Philippines rubbishes Taiwan ‘murder’ claims
MANILA: The Philippines yesterday rejected Taiwan’s allegations that Filipino coastguards had intentionally murdered a Taiwanese fisherman whose death has triggered a major diplomatic spat. The 65-year-old fisherman was shot dead…
Signing of Dow deal was an unforgivable mistake
KUWAIT: Chairman of the Board of Al-Shall Consultations Company Jassim Al-Saadoun commented on the changes that took place in Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s Board of Directors by saying “I cannot comment…
Bombings at mosque, funeral kill 51 in Iraq
BAQUBA: Two bombs near a Sunni mosque and another targeting a Sunni funeral procession killed 51 people in Iraq yesterday, officials said, after two days of attacks against Shiites that…
10 die as fuel tank from Syria blows up in Turkey
ANKARA: Officials said a container of fuel being smuggled into Turkey from Syria has exploded, killing 10 people. The governor’s office in Hatay province said yesterday’s blast occurred in Tunisma…
Nigerian forces bombard militant camps, many die – Kidnappers kill British worker in Nigeria
MAIDUGURI: Nigerian forces used jets and attack helicopters to bombard Islamist militant camps in the northeast yesterday, in their biggest military offensive since Boko Haram launched an uprising in 2009.…
Church supporters block gay rally in Georgia
TBILISI: Thousands of Georgian ultra-conservative Orthodox supporters led by priests yesterday broke through heavy police cordons to prevent a gay rights rally from taking place in the deeply religious ex-Soviet…
Philippine ‘massacre clan’ enjoys poll win
MANILA: A clan whose chiefs are on trial for the Philippines’ worst political massacre secured big wins in local elections this week, results showed yesterday, deepening fears that justice may…
Idaho man charged in Uzbek terrorism plot
BOISE, Idaho: An Uzbekistan national living in Boise has been arrested on federal charges from Idaho and Utah that he gave support, cash and other resources to help a recognized…
