Turkish plane diverted to Canada over bomb threat
A Turkish Airlines flight, flying from New York to Istanbul, was today diverted mid-air and landed at Halifax in Canada after authorities received information of a bomb threat. 256 people…
Muslims in Italy rally against terrorism
Italian Muslims gathered in the country’s major cities to show their opposition against terrorism and the terror attacks in Paris. In Rome, hundreds took part in a demonstration at a…
Hong Kong goes to polls in first vote since democracy protests
Hong Kong is going to polls today for the first time since huge pro-democracy protests gripped the city last year. More than 900 candidates are competing for 431 seats in…
90 dead in Myanmar jade mine landslide
AMN / YANGON: – At least 90 people have killed in a devstating landslide in a remote jade mining area of northern Myanmar, officials said Sunday, as search teams continued…
Russian forces destroy numerous oil facilities controlled by IS in Syria
AMN The Russian military has destroyed numerous oil facilities and tankers controlled by the Islamic State group in Syria, sharply cutting its income, Russia’s defense minister said today. Russian warplanes…
Mali observes 3 days national mourning following terror attack
27 hostages and 2 attackers killed in hotel seige by terrorists AMN / Mali today began three days of national mourning after a siege by gunmen at a hotel in…
Belgium raises terror alert, warning of imminent threat
AMN / Belgium raised its terror alert to the highest level in the capital Brussels today, with the OCAM national crisis centre warning of an imminent threat a week after…
US asks Pakistan to combat all militant groups
AMN/ The US has again pressed Pakistan to combat all militant outfits, including the Haqqani network to ensure that they cannot operate from safe havens in the country. US Defence…
PM Modi visits Malaysia & Singapore to attend ASEAN- India, East Asia Summits
AMN / Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Kuala Lampur on a four day visit of Malaysia and Singapore. On his first leg of visit, Mr. Modi will reach Kuala…
Paris attacks: 3rd body recovered from flat in police raid
A third body has been recovered from the apartment in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis raided by police after last Friday’s attacks. Prosecutors said they have confirmed the body of…