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According to the first testimonies at the scene, the assailant, a 53-year-old Nigerien man, shouted Allahu Akbar (God is Greatest) during the attack. He was arrested on the spot, says Etienne Massard. (Photo: Twitter/@EtienneMassard)

Attacker shouting 'Allahu Akbar' attacks 2 Danish nationals in Gabon

The two men, who were working for the National Geographic channel, were stabbed while shopping in a market popular with...

17 Dec 2017 5:09 PM IST

Many flights set to depart on Sunday morning were rescheduled to leave earlier so only seven flights were cancelled due to the strike, say the sources. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

Israel's main airport suspends flights over strike against...

Air traffic at Ben Gurion airport came to a halt at 0600 GMT after Jewish state's powerful Histadrut trade union called...

17 Dec 2017 5:03 PM IST

There are a total of 26 people dead from landslides in four towns of Biliran. We have recovered the bodies, Sofronio Dacillo, Biliran provincial disaster risk reduction and management officer, said. (Photo: AFP)

Landslides, following a tropical storm, claim 26 lives in Phillipines:...

The landslides were triggered by Tropical Storm Kai-Tak.

17 Dec 2017 4:57 PM IST

Michael Wolfe, 37, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to criminal mischief to a place of worship in a case considered a felony hate crime. (Photo: Brevard County Sherriffs Office)

Florida man charged gets 15 yrs in prison for vandalising mosque

Wolfe was also sentenced to 15 years of probation, to be served after his prison sentence.

17 Dec 2017 2:53 PM IST

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf (Photo: AP)

LeT, JuD militants 'patriots', will form alliance for Pak's...

The 74-year-old retired general, who is on self-exile in Dubai, had last month said that he was the biggest supporter of...

17 Dec 2017 2:12 PM IST

No group took responsibility of the attack but the Taliban militants targeted minorities including Christians in the past. (Photo: AFP)

8 killed, 44 others injured in Pakistan's church attacks

Bugti said that the terrorists had weapons and it seems they wanted to take hostages inside the church.

17 Dec 2017 2:00 PM IST

The global terrorist carries a bounty of 10 million USD (approx. Rs 66 crore) and continues to exercise a lot of influence in religious circles. (Photo: PTI)

Will avenge creation of B'desh by liberating Kashmir: Saeed

Saeed's remark comes as India and Bangladesh are celebrating December 16 as Vijay Diwas' and Victory Day', respectively.

17 Dec 2017 1:46 PM IST

Two suspected robbers, referred to as Jai and Veeru, popular characters of the iconic Bollywood film Sholay, were arrested from south Delhi for their alleged involvement in motor vehicle thefts. (Representational Image)

Sydney: Man arrested for acting as N Korea agent, brokering sales of...

He's the first person charged under Australia's Weapons of Mass Destruction Act and faces a maximum 10-year prison...

17 Dec 2017 1:23 PM IST

ISIS has been turning its sights on targets outside its base in the Sinai, putting more pressure on the government and presenting extra challenges for security services. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Homegrown extremists bigger threat than ISIS fighters in US, Europe

Experts say that kind of self-radicalised attacker, completely unknown to authorities, is the main threat countries face...

17 Dec 2017 12:46 PM IST

Hilda Hernandez, 51, was an agronomy engineer who served as communications minister under her brother and as minister of social development during the previous administration of then-President Porfirio Lobo. (AFP)

Helicopter crash kills 5, including Honduran Persident's sister

The military helicopter had taken off from Tegucigalpa's international airport and was bound for Hilda's residence.

17 Dec 2017 12:24 PM IST

Officially three million people were killed during the nine-month-long war in one of the most heinous acts of genocide by Pakistani troops. (Photo: AP)

Bangladesh celebrates 1971 war victory, honours Indian veterans

The 1971 war veterans of both Bangladesh and India once again got together to celebrate the victory.

17 Dec 2017 11:20 AM IST

US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley speaks during a Security Council meeting in New York. (Photo: AFP)

UNSC considering resolution to rescind Trump's Jerusalem move

Diplomats say it has broad support but will likely be vetoed by Washington.

17 Dec 2017 10:55 AM IST