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Clashes intensify in Libya`s Tripoli

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 21:13

Clashes between rival militias intensified in Libya`s capital Tripoli as bullets and rocket-fire poured into neighbourhoods and civilian facilities, witnesses said Wednesday.

Ukraine allows Malaysian personnel deployment at MH17 crash site

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 21:11

The Ukraine parliament has ratified a bilateral agreement which allows up to 90 Malaysian non-military personnel to be deployed at the MH17 crash site, a statement said Wednesday.

North Korea offers proposal to reduce tensions: Indonesia

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 18:53

North Korea has come up with a "concrete proposal" that could reduce tensions in the region, Indonesia`s foreign minister said Wednesday after talks with his counterpart from the North.

Jordan to activate Defence Ministry

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 18:49

Jordan`s King Abdullah II on Wednesday ordered the activation of a Defence Ministry to support the military, which is under increasing pressure from the wars in neighbouring Syria and Iraq as well as a massive influx of Syrian refugees.

Egypt`s Mubarak gives passionate defence, verdict due Sept 27

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 18:07

An Egyptian court said it will deliver its verdict in the murder trial of Hosni Mubarak on September 27, in a session Wednesday in which the ousted strongman passionately defended his 30-year rule.

`Gaza toll hits 1,951, over 10,000 Palestinians injured`

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 17:39

The toll in the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 1,951, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.

Merkel warns against cutting ties with Putin over Ukraine

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 17:30

German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Wednesday against severing ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine crisis but said he must also do his part.

Relatives of S Korea ferry victims to seek Pope`s aid

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 17:27

The families of victims from South Korea`s ferry disaster said on Wednesday they would seek Pope Francis` support for an in-depth probe into the tragedy at a private meeting during his upcoming visit.

Time running out for Iraqis besieged by jihadists

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 17:05

Time was running out for thousands of Iraqis trapped by jihadists, with the US today saying it was assessing rescue options and the UN warning of "potential genocide".

China urges public to walk, ride bikes to help cut smog

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 17:04

The list of eight standards, published on the environment ministry`s website (www.mep.gov.cn) on Wednesday, urged citizens to refrain from burning garbage, and limit the use of fireworks and barbecues.