Death toll in Indonesia’s twin quake-tsunami disaster passes 1,400
The death toll in Indonesia’s twin quake-tsunami disaster climbed to 1,424 on Thursday with time running out to rescue survivors…
Indonesia quake, tsunami claim 1,234 lives
The confirmed death toll from an earthquake and tsunami on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island has risen to 1,234, from 844 as…
Gunmen attack headquarters of Libyan state oil firm
At least two staff members have been killed after an armed group stormed and attacked the Tripoli headquarters of the…
Paraguay moves back embassy to Tel Aviv
Paraguay’s new government has announced that it will move its embassy in Israel back to Tel Aviv – just three…
UN experts detail possible war crimes by all parties in Yemen
UN human rights experts believe war crimes may have been committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen. In…
2.4 million pilgrims finalising Hajj rituals
More than two million Muslims took part in the symbolic stoning of the devil on Tuesday, the last major ritual…
Pilgrims at Mount Arafat to mark most important day of Hajj
Around two million pilgrims have ascended the plains of Mount Arafat shortly after sunrise on Monday to perform the most…
Motorway collapse kills 22 in Italy
A motorway bridge has collapsed in the northwest Italian city of Genoa, sending vehicles plummeting up to 90m (295ft) to…