Bridge washed away by torrent of water in Nepal
Flash floods along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River swept away homes and bridges, forcing residents to flee to higher ground.
UK PM Andy Burnham says it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote
Claim marks the first time a UK prime minister has publicly acknowledged Russia's interference in the vote to leave EU.
As rising waters flood homes and temples, villagers protest India’s $87 billion river-linking project – Reuters
Iran’s FM urges diplomacy in call with Saudi counterpart
Tehran offers to facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis following deadly strikes on the kingdom.
Fugitive businessman taken into US custody in Venezuela bribery case – AP News
Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status – Al Jazeera
Pakistan detains hundreds of politicians from Imran Khan’s PTI party
President Zardari suspends provincial government in escalation of tensions as Khan supporters march to Islamabad
Politicians from the party of the former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have been detained after the suspension of a provincial government now under emergency rule.
Pakistan’s president declared a state of emergency and suspended the government in north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, led by Khan’s ally Sohail Afridi, on Sunday.
Continue reading...Pakistan detains hundreds of politicians from Imran Khan’s PTI party – The Guardian
- Pakistan detains hundreds of politicians from Imran Khan’s PTI party The Guardian
- Pakistan detains provincial leaders after imposing emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold Reuters
- Pakistan imposes emergency rule in former prime minister's stronghold NPR
- Imran Khan’s PTI braces to fight federal takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Al Jazeera
- Pakistan Seizes Control of an Opposition-Led Province The New York Times
Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction across the US Gulf Coast
Crews rally for massive cleanup effort in Florida and Alabama as Isaias leaves hundreds of thousands in the dark.
Ceuta or Sebta? Why one city has two names and a disputed status
Felipe VI’s first visit to Ceuta and Melilla as king brings Spain’s territorial dispute with Morocco back into focus.
Iran war live: Riyadh airport hit again; Tehran says US reply ‘inadequate’
Iran says US has accepted some of its peace terms but calls the reply 'inadequate', as Riyadh airport is hit again.
Watch: Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires
The critically endangered apes were rescued from intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September.
Watch: Endangered orangutans released back into the wild after Borneo fires
The critically endangered apes were rescued from intense wildfires that destroyed their habitat in August and September.
Pennsylvania shooter who killed eight was a grandfather, says slain child’s dad
Father of toddler killed in Erie mass shooting says reported gunman never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary
The man who killed eight people, before turning the gun on himself, in a mass shooting in a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Friday was a grandfather who had not shown signs that he was capable of such violence, according to people who knew the shooter.
A man whose toddler was among those killed said on Sunday that the man never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary, the Associated Press reports.
Continue reading...Robert Pattinson on new film Primetime and how hunting predators became hit TV
The actor portrays the real-life host of American TV show, To Catch a Predator, in his latest film.
Iconic Australian band Powderfinger announce first tour in 17 years
The band, who announced their reunion last week, say they are "absolutely ecstatic" to be playing together again.
Pakistani national killed in second Houthi strike on Riyadh airport
Saudi authorities say a Pakistani national was killed and several people injured in a second strike on Riyadh’s Airport.
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
US Homeland Security secretary sees no ‘risk’ from livestreamed execution
Decision to livestream Nidal Hasan execution has led to harsh criticism and warnings that it could encourage violence.