40 killed after under construction platform collapses in China
At least 40 people were killed after the collapse of a platform under construction at a power plant’s cooling tower in Jiangxi province in Fengcheng, State run Xinhua agency said,…
Trump asks Americans to unite to rebuild nation on Thanksgiving
US President-elect Donald Trump asked Americans to put the political campaign behind and unite to start the national campaign to rebuild the nation during his Thanksgiving video message yesterday. He…
12 civilians killed in Saudi-led air strike in Yemen
Twelve civilians are reported to have been killed in a Saudi-led coalition air strike in north-western province of Yemen, as they were heading to a local market, residents and an…
Trump keeping ‘open mind’ on pulling out of climate accord
US President-elect Donald Trump said, he has an open mind about pulling out of world climate accords, speaking to a panel of New York Times journalists, Trump said, he is…
UN Aids crosses frontline in Syria
A UN aid convoy carrying food, water and other basic supplies was able to cross frontlines in Syria to reach a rebel-held city, the first cross-line delivery this month. An…
Obama hits 1,000 mark for commutations granted during his presidency
US President Barack Obama has shortened sentences for 79 more people and has surpassed the 1,000 mark for commutations granted during his presidency. The White House said, that President Obama…
Turkish PM withdraws controversial Underage marriage bill
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has withdrawn a bill that pardons men convicted of sex with underage girls if they have married them. The bill, part of a package of…
Turkish President calls for restructuring of United Nations
Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has called for restructuring of the United Nations. In a speech at the closing ceremony of a NATO parliamentary meeting in Istanbul, he said the…
Around one million Syrians living under siege: UN
United Nations has said, the number of people living under siege in Syria has reached around one million. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Emergency Relief Co-ordinator Stephen O’Brien said…
Egypt court overturns Mohamed Morsi’s life sentence
Egypt’s Court of Cassation today overturned a life sentence against deposed President Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood. The Court ordered a retrial in the case that revolves around accusations…