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Chinese ship 'shadows' U.S. carrier
A Chinese ship was "shadowing" a U.S. aircraft carrier in the western Pacific on Wednesday, a U.S. official told CNN. The incident took place as the USS John C. Stennis was sailing to join warships from Japan and India as part of annual maritime exercises conducted by those natio
Paris Policeman Murdered: Terror Suspect Named
A man who swore allegiance to Islamic State and had been sentenced for jihad links has murdered a French policeman outside his home in Paris. Witnesses told investigators the man may have shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he stabbed the policeman in the suburb of Magnanville. The attacke
Microsoft To Purchase LinkedIn For $26.2bn
The social network's shares soared by 49% on news of the acquisition, which is set to be completed by the end of the year. Microsoft has signed a surprise deal to buy the professional social network LinkedIn for $26.2bn (£18.3bn) in cash. In a statement, the tech company said Lin
Qatar convicts Dutch woman held 'after being raped'
A court in Qatar has convicted a Dutch woman of having sex outside marriage after she told police she was raped. The 22-year-old was handed a suspended sentence and fined $824 (£580). She will also be deported. Her lawyer said her drink had been spiked at a Doha hotel in March an
Former co-worker says Orlando gunman was 'unhinged and unstable', went on racist, misogynistic rants
The gunman who killed at least 50 people at an Orlando nightclub early Sunday was described by a former colleague as an "unhinged and unstable" person who repeatedly made racist, misogynist and homophobic remarks. Daniel Gilroy, a former police officer, worked as a security offic
Gunman kills 50 People, injures 53 Others!
A Gunman identified as Omar Mateen created a massacre in USA on Sunday. The 29-Year-Old who was born in New York & a resident of Florida opened fire during the gay pride celebration at a nightclub in Orlando. As many as 50 people were killed so far and 53 others suffered serious
Petra, Jordan: Huge monument found 'hiding in plain sight'
A huge monument has been discovered buried under the sands at the Petra World Heritage site in southern Jordan. Archaeologists used satellite images, drone photography and ground surveys to locate the find, according to the study published in the American Schools of Oriental Rese
Stunning superyacht features a radical design with tentacle-like lines and a waterfall that runs from a hot tub to an infinity pool
A British designer has come up with a striking new superyacht concept for an owner who wants to stand out from their super-rich friends on the water. Andy Waugh’s concept, called Nouveau, lives up to its French name by putting a new spin on the aesthetic of a superyacht thanks to
19 Girls burnt alive for refusing SEX
The brutal execution of 19 Yazidi girls by ISIS militants for refusing sex slavery has sparked international outrage and global condemnation.
Hillary Clinton wins Democratic presidential primary in Puerto Rico
Hillary Clinton secures a victory in the Puerto Rico Democratic primary, moving closer to the party's presidential nomination.
US journalist and translator killed in Afghan ambush
NPR journalist David Gilkey and translator Zabihullah Tamanna were killed in an ambush while traveling with the Afghan army near Marjah.
US Launches Raids On IS From Aircraft Carrier
The US Navy has launched combat strikes against the Islamic State from the USS Harry S Truman in the Mediterranean Sea.
Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali Dies Aged 74
Boxing legend and global icon Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Pak Driver films intimate act of Indian couple, Arrested
A Dubai cab driver was arrested for filming an Indian couple's intimate moments and attempting to blackmail them.
Woman bitten by cobra breastfeeds baby; Both Dies
A tragic incident in Anantapur saw a mother and her infant die after the mother was bitten by a cobra and unknowingly breastfed her child.
Why 11-Year-Old wasn't allowed to board AI Flight?
An 11-year-old boy with a heart condition was initially denied boarding on an Air India flight due to oxygen cylinder availability issues.
World's Largest Rail Tunnel is now OPEN
Switzerland has officially opened the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world's longest and deepest rail tunnel, after 17 years of construction.
26 Women Sexually Assaulted at Music Concert
Authorities are investigating a mass sexual assault incident involving 26 women at a music concert in Germany.
Researchers think they've solved a Stonehenge mystery
Researchers have discovered that prehistoric Britons likely used wooden sleighs and tracks to transport massive Stonehenge stones.
Iraqi troops retake key town from ISIS in Falluja offensive
Iraqi forces have successfully recaptured the town of Karma from ISIS, marking a major milestone in the ongoing offensive to liberate Falluja.