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James Foley killing an `utter betrayal`: British foreign secretary

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 22:28

Britain`s Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said on Sunday that the killing of US journalist James Foley by a man speaking with an English accent was an "utter betrayal of our country".

Jihadists enter Syria military airport for first time: NGO

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 22:25

Islamic State jihadists advanced for the first time on Sunday into a military airport that is the last stronghold of the Syrian army in Raqa province, a monitoring group said.

Extremists no `Islamic State`: Islamic authority

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 22:18

The top Islamic authority in Egypt, revered by many Muslims worldwide, has launched a campaign against an extremist group in Syria and Iraq, saying it is not an "Islamic State."

Watch how a Chinese boy escapses unhurt after being run over by SUV

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 22:21

In an incident of road accident, a six-year-old Chinese boy miraculously survived after being run over by an SUV.

Iran FM in Iraq as militants target key refinery

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 20:05

Iran`s foreign minister said in Baghdad Sunday Tehran is working to help combat jihadist-led militants but does not have soldiers in Iraq, amid a renewed push for a key oil refinery.

Strong 6.0-magnitude quake hits northern California: USGS

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 17:33

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted California early Sunday morning, the US Geological Survey said, though there were no immediate reports of deaths or serious damage.

Hurricane Marie intensifies to category four off Mexico

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 17:20

Hurricane Marie rapidly intensified Sunday in the Pacific Ocean, becoming a category four event, forecasters said, as six Mexican states braced for torrential rain and dangerous waves.

Egypt denies role in Tripoli air raid

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 17:09

Libyan Islamists have charged that Egypt and the United Arab Emirates were behind a raid around Tripoli airport on Friday night that killed 13 fighters.

China`s military holds drill close to Vietnam: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 17:07

Amid its row with Vietnam over the disputed islands in the South China Sea, China`s military recently staged a drill in waters close to Vietnam simulating a scenario in which an oil rig was surrounded by foreign fishing boats.

China`s military holds drill close to Vietnam: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2014, 17:07

Amid its row with Vietnam over the disputed islands in the South China Sea, China`s military recently staged a drill in waters close to Vietnam simulating a scenario in which an oil rig was surrounded by foreign fishing boats.