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Hurricane Marie becomes powerful category 5 storm off Mexico

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 06:22

Hurricane Marie intensified to a powerful category five storm in the Pacific Sunday, as six Mexican states braced for heavy rain and dangerous waves.

Iraq pleads for global help in fight against jihadists

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 06:21

Iraq called Sunday for global support for its fight against jihadists, as Shiite neighbour Iran said it was helping Baghdad resist the militants but not with soldiers on the ground.

Two inmates beheaded in Brazil prison riot: Authorities

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 06:19

Inmates rioting to press for better facilities in an overcrowded Brazilian jail have beheaded two fellow prisoners and taken two guards hostage, officials said Sunday.

Nigeria to launch anti-insurgency operations

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 06:18

Abuja: Nigerian troops will soon launch a massive military offensive to end insurgency in the northeast region of the West African country, Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah has said .

Fifteenth-century paintings stolen from Italy`s castle

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 06:14

Three small artworks of the 15th century have been stolen from the picture gallery of the iconic Sforza Castle in Italy`s Milan, media reports said Sunday.

US senator pushes for more action against Islamic State

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 06:11

US Senator and former presidential candidate John McCain Sunday reiterated calls for the White House to do more to tackle what he says is a threat from the Islamic State (IS), the Sunni militant group wreaking havoc in Iraq and Syria.

California wine country hit by strong 6.0-magnitude quake

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 06:10

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked California`s scenic Napa Valley wine country Sunday, the strongest to hit the region in a quarter of a century, seriously injuring three and jolting thousands from their sleep.

Foley family celebrates his life, prays for hostages

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 06:09

The family of murdered US journalist James Foley prayed for the safety of his fellow hostages Sunday as hundreds gathered for a mass to celebrate his life as a witness on the front line.

Renamo rebels say ceasefire signed with Mozambique government

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 06:07

Maputo: Mozambique`s government and the rebel movement Renamo have signed a ceasefire ending two years of armed conflict, Renamo said on Sunday.

Islamic State jihadists seize Syria`s Tabqa airport after bloody battle: NGO

Last Updated: Monday, August 25, 2014, 06:05

Beirut: Islamic State jihadists on Sunday won a bloody battle for Tabqa military airport, last stronghold of the Damascus regime in Syria`s northern province of Raqa, a monitoring group and state media said.