UNITED NATIONS: UN officials have received assurances that 44 peacekeepers detained by Syrian rebels in the Golan Heights are safe and in good health, a UN spokesman said Friday. Syrian armed fighters, including some linked to the Al-Qaeda affiliate Al-Nusra … read more
WASHINGTON: The “Ice Bucket Challenge” viral craze has raised more than $100 million after sweeping the globe since its launch last month, organizers said Friday. The phenomenally popular stunt — which sees participants being doused in a bucket of ice-cold … read more
WASHINGTON : Authorities in Connecticut on Friday were investigating a possible threat against President Barack Obama, local media reported. The U.S. Secret Service, which is responsible for presidential security, issued a statement saying, “Information has been received by law enforcement … read more
RABAUL: A volcano which has erupted in Papua New Guinea was Saturday spewing fragments from its crater and rumbling loudly, but its activity appeared to be subsiding, a seismologist said. Mount Tavurvur, which destroyed the town of Rabaul when it … read more
LONDON: Scotland Yard arrested a man in connection with the murder of Dr Imran Farooq. The 30-year-old man was arrested from Waltham Forrest on suspicion of being involved in the murder. The police are at present conducting a search at … read more