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Hamas publishes archive photo of remaining 48 hostages, labeling them each as ‘Ron Arad’
The terrorist organization said that "the fate of the hostages will be like Ron Arad," referencing the IAF navigator who was taken captive in Lebanon.Hamas’s al-Qassam Brigades published a...
Serbia stages a large military parade to showcase tanks, jets and missile systems
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia on Thursday staged a large-scale military parade in the capital Belgrade, showcasing tanks, missile systems and fighter jets in what officials described as the...
NATO to hold Article 4 talks after Russian jets detected over Estonia
NATO countries plan to meet early next week to discuss the airspace violation by Russian fighter jets reported by Estonia, a spokesman for the alliance told dpa on Saturday.Consultations...
Israeli strikes kill 31 in Gaza City as offensive intensifies
At least 31 Palestinians were killed in Gaza City on Saturday, medical sources said, as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive on the territory's main metropolis despite international...
South Africa police uncover $20m crystal meth lab
South African police say they have dismantled a crystal methamphetamine laboratory, with drugs worth $20m (£15m), discovered on a farm in the east of the country.Five people "from a...
Malawi police arrest eight for alleged election fraud
Police in Malawi have arrested eight people for alleged electoral fraud as the country waits for the final results of Tuesday's general election.Inspector General Merlyne Yolamu said the suspects,...
‘We rowed across the Pacific but can’t pick what to have for dinner’
After spending almost 140 days at sea, three Edinburgh brothers who rowed across the Pacific Ocean have said adjusting to normal life has been "a wee bit wobbly".Jamie, Ewan...
‘We lost everything twice’: Afghan returnees struggle after earthquake
Noorgal, Kunar, Afghanistan – Four months ago, Nawab Din returned to his home village of Wadir, high in the mountains of Afghanistan’s eastern Kunar province, after eight years as...
Japan PM contender Koizumi vows wage hikes to counter inflation
By Leika KiharaTOKYO (Reuters) -Shinjiro Koizumi, launching a bid to become Japan's next prime minister, pledged on Saturday to focus on revitalising the economy by boosting wages and productivity...
Commons open to espionage after China spying charges dropped, says speaker
The Speaker of the Commons has said that the decision to drop the charges against two men accused of spying for China could leave parliament vulnerable to espionage.Christopher Berry...
