International

Blast kills at least 26, injures dozens in Pakistan’s Lahore

LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP) -- An explosion claimed by the Pakistani Taliban killed at least 26 people and injured dozens in…

Russia deploys forces to police Syria safe zones

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia has deployed military police to monitor two safe zones being established in Syria, it was…

At least 24 killed in Kabul car bombing: ministry

KABUL ,Afghanistan (AFP) -- At least 24 people have been killed and 42 wounded after a car bomb struck a…

Two Jordanians killed and an Israeli wounded at Amman embassy

AMMAN, Jordan (AFP) -- Two Jordanians were killed and an Israeli seriously wounded in a shooting Sunday at the Jewish…

South China province braces for Typhoon Sonca

HAINAN PROVINCE, China (CCTV) -- Hainan Province in south China is bracing for Typhoon Sonca, which is expected to make…

Fast-moving brush fire threatens homes in LA county

LA VERNE, California (Reuters) -- A fast-moving brush fire was threatening hillside homes in Los Angeles County on Sunday (July…

Shoot drug traffickers if they resist arrest, says Indonesia’s President Widodo

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) --Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has ordered the police to shoot drug traffickers who resist arrest in the…

Qatar emir ready for Gulf crisis talks with conditions

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Qatar's ruler said Friday that the Gulf emirate is ready for talks to resolve a diplomatic…

Trump to host Lebanese Prime Minister: White House

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Donald Trump will meet Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in Washington next week…

UAE says changes to Qatar anti-terror law ‘positive’

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- An Emirati state minister Friday welcomed changes to Qatar's anti-terror legislation as a "positive" step in the…