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Airport security set for anti-ISIS shake-up
The shake-up in security involving additional hand-luggage checks and stricter screening processes for airport staff comes after Egypt said it was almost certain that it was a bomb that brought down a Russian jet over the Sinai desert.
Islamic State 'Cyber Caliphate' hacks more than 54,000 Twitter accounts
The Islamic State posted phone numbers of CIA and FBI chiefs online as revenge for killing of a top hacker of the terror group.
Death toll in Pakistan's factory collapse rises to 31
A rescue official said the search and rescue operation went on non-stop as part of efforts to find survivors still trapped.
Designer cells cure cancer in one-year old in world first
A one-year-old girl in the UK cured of cancer after researchers used 'molecular scissors' to edit genes and create designer immune cells.
Nuke capability to 'deter' possible aggression from India: Pakistan
The Foreign Office statement claimed that India is using its conventional advantage to "create space for war" while Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is intended to "prevent and eliminate that space for war".
Danish man in court over female genitals kept in freezer
His diaries from 2004 recounting genital mutilation on women were also found, along with anaesthetic drugs, surgical equipment, and two pieces of dried female genitals hung on a hook.
Maldives declares state of emergency, gives sweeping powers to security forces
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen on Wednesday declared a state of emergency, giving sweeping powers to security forces to arrest suspects ahead of a major anti-government protest rally.
Afghan woman stoned to death for 'adultery'
The 30-second clip run in Afghan media shows a woman in a hole in the ground as turbaned men gather around and hurl stones at her with chilling nonchalance.
Chinese man proposes girlfriend with over 50 packs diapers instead of diamonds
With the help of his friends, Feng arranged some 4,500 diapers packaged in bags into the shape of a giant heart, alongside the Pearl river in the city.
Russian plane crash that killed 224 broke apart 'in the air', confirms official; says it's too early to draw conclusions
Investigators have recovered the plane's "black box" flight recorder and the Egyptian government said on Sunday its contents were being analysed.
Edhi foundation, who took care of Geeta in Pakistan, denies Modi's Rs 1 crore donation
"What the Edhi family has done is too priceless to be measured but I am happy to announce a contribution of Rs 1 crore for their foundation," Modi tweeted.
Rescuers race to reach quake zones in Afghanistan, Pakistan as toll nears 300
3 women say Saudi prince Majed Abdulaziz Al Saud abused them at Beverly Hills mansion
The unidentified women, who have filed a civil suit in Los Angeles against Majed Abdulaziz Al Saud, 29, say they were hired by the prince as housekeepers in late September.
Arrested Maldives vice prez threat to national security: Abdulla Yameen
Soldiers and police patrolled the streets of the capital Male in stepped-up security, one day after vice president Ahmed Adeeb's arrest as he arrived back in the honeymoon islands from an official trip abroad.
Maldives vice president arrested in probe of explosion targeting president
Police also said three Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) officials have been arrested on Saturday along with Adheeb.
20 held as Sikh protest at Indian mission in UK turns violent
During the altercation, one police officer suffered a head injury and was taken to hospital.
