DALLAS/SAN ANTONIO: Rain caused flooding on roads in parts of Texas on Saturday, an official said, after severe weather killed at least 23 people during the week and prompted U.S. President Barack Obama to declare a disaster in the state. … read more
Tokyo: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Japanese coast Saturday, geologists said, shaking buildings in Tokyo and setting off car alarms, an AFP correspondent reported. Despite the huge power of the quake, there was no risk of a tsunami, The … read more
TRIPOLI: The Islamic State group has seized control of the airport in the city of Sirte after forces of a Tripoli-based Libyan government withdrew, a spokesman said Friday. Mohamed al Shami, whose government is not recognised by the international community, … read more
RIYADH: A car blast outside a Saudi mosque during Friday prayers killed four people, including its driver, in an attack that was “foiled” by the authorities, the interior ministry said. “Authorities have managed to foil a terrorist crime targeting people … read more
N’DJAMENA: A clash between Chad’s army and Boko Haram on a Lake Chad island has killed four soldiers and 33 militants, a military spokesman said Friday. “Boko Haram elements on Wednesday attacked our forces in Choua,” military spokesman Colonel Azem … read more