(Reuters) – Islamic State fighters seized control of Iraq’s biggest dam, an oilfield and three more towns on Sunday after inflicting their first major defeat on Kurdish forces since sweeping through the region in June. Capture of the Mosul Dam after an offensive of barely 24 hours could give the Sunni militants the ability to flood major Iraqi cities or withhold water from farms, sharply raising the stakes in their bid to topple Prime Minister […]
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At least 175 dead after quake hits southwest China
(Reuters) – A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck southwestern China on Sunday, killing at least 175 people and leaving more than 180 missing and 1,400 injured in a remote area of Yunnan province, causing thousands of buildings, including a school, to collapse. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake registered at a shallow depth of less than 1 mile (1.6 km). Chinese state media said it was felt most strongly in Yunnan as well as in […]
WTO deal blocked by India’s demand
There was frustration and disappointment when a slated World Trade Organization (WTO) reform package was blocked by India’s demand for amendments.
Wounded children evacuated from UN
After an Israeli attack on a UN facility resulted in wounded children being evacuated . This is not the first time Israel targeted a UN facility.
Team of investigators gain access to MH17 crash site
Despite the ongoing clashes nearby, a team of investigators was able to gain access to the crash site of the Malaysian Airlines MH17.
Taiwan gas blast kills 25, injures 270
A series of gas explosions in a southern Taiwanese city resulted in 25 deaths and injured about 270, the cause of the gas leaks is still not known, but rupture of gas pipes has been reported.
Sudanese non-muslim has arrived at the US
A Sudanese woman sentenced to death for converting from Islam has arrived at the United States after her ordeal.
South Korean protesters released 10, 000 chocolate pies across border
As a sign of protest, several South Koreans along with North Korean defectors released 10, 000 chocolate pies across the border.
Souhtwest Airlines, Sea World end partnership after 26 years
Southwest Airlines and Sea World decided to end their partnership after 26 years, with both saying that the termination was mutual.
OFWs in Libya to be evacuated
After the execution of a Filipino worker and a Filipino nurse gang-raped, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of Labor and Employment are asking overseas Filipino workers in Libya are being urged to evacuate as violence mounts.
Japan named hundreds of islands
Japan named several hundreds of uninhabited islands, some in territories disputed with Japan, to strengthen their claims over them.
Japan and Vietnam meets regarding maritime security
In a three-day visit, the Japanese foreign minister met Vietnam’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister over maritime security.
