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UNESCO chief: IS systematically destroying heritage sites

Islamic State extremists in Syria and Iraq are engaged in the “most brutal, systematic” destruction of ancient sites since World War II, the head …

Gunman opens fire in ‘terrorist attack’ on Amsterdam-Paris train

A heavily-armed man opened fire in a “terrorist attack” on a high-speed train travelling from Amsterdam to Paris on Friday, injuring at least two …

‘Ostpolitik’ architect Egon Bahr dead at 93

Egon Bahr, one of the key architects of “Ostpolitik”, credited with easing tensions during the Cold War and smoothing the path to German reunification, has …

Bangkok police say man with backpack is bomber
Bangkok police say man with backpack is bomber

Thai police said Tuesday investigators believe a man seen in security video wearing a yellow T-shirt and carrying a backpack set off the explosion at a central …

Two dead as bomb rocks central Bangkok: AFP

A bomb exploded outside a religious shrine in central Bangkok late Monday, killing at least two people and wounding many more, according to an AFP reporter at …

Chinese teenager held after claiming father killed in blasts

A Chinese teenager has been detained for allegedly obtaining thousands of dollars in donations after falsely claiming her father was killed in devastating …

Prosecutors file appeal against Pistorius verdict

South African prosecutors on Monday filed an appeal calling for Paralympian Oscar Pistorius to be convicted of murder for killing his girlfriend Reeva …

Chemical watchdog ‘concerned’ by Iraq attack reports

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on Monday voiced “serious concern” over reports that the Islamic State group has used …

Japan’s economy contracts in April-June quarter

Japan’s recovery stalled in the April-June quarter, with the world’s third-largest economy contracting at a 1.6 percent annual pace thanks to …

Egypt president signs new anti-terrorism law into effect

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has signed into law a new anti-terrorism bill, state media reported on Monday, a text that has prompted criticism from …

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