World News Digest
At least 17 Afghan policemen killed in Taliban attack on Helmand post
Dozens of Taliban insurgents attacked a police post in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, killing at least 17 policemen, police said on Saturday.
Six Yemeni inmates sent from Guantanamo prison to Oman
Washington has transferred six inmates from its Guantanamo Bay prison to Oman, the Pentagon said Saturday, as part of a drive by President Barack Obama...
U.S. hacking: Military and intelligence data ‘accessed’ in second attack
The hacking of millions of U.S. government employees is likely part of an effort by Chinese intelligence for long-term profiling - and possibly more nefarious...
Brit freed over nude photos on sacred peak happy to be heading home
A British woman - along with three other young tourists - are being deported from Malaysia this morning after being sentenced to three days in jail and...
Indonesia official decries Australia PM’s asylum boat stance
An Indonesian official on Friday criticized Australia’s prime minister as “unethical” for sidestepping allegations the Australian navy...
Officials: Second hack exposed military and intel data
Several U.S. officials say hackers linked to China appear to have gained access to sensitive background information submitted by intelligence and military...
Malaysia to deport four Westerners over nude photos on sacred peak
Four tourists who posed naked on a sacred mountain in Malaysia were handed prison sentences on Friday. Briton Eleanor Hawkins, Canadians Lindsey and...
South Korea says MERS cases slowing despite new deaths
South Korea on Friday reported three more deaths from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), but health officials urged people to go about their normal...
Former IMF chief Strauss-Kahn acquitted in pimping trial
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been acquitted of pimping charges linked to the “Carlton Affair” by a French court. The verdict...
Video: Rugby player’s arm snaps during live wrestle on TV
An Australian rugby league player has broken his arm live on TV in front of a shocked studio audience. Former NRL player Ben Ross’ right arm...
Mount Kinabalu nudists jailed, fined and deported after pleading guilty
Four tourists who posed naked on a sacred mountain in Malaysia were handed prison sentences on Friday. Briton Eleanor Hawkins, Canadians Lindsey and...
Video footage shows deadly blast ripping through cafe
One victim of a gas blast at an Australian cafe has died of her injuries - as video emerges of the explosion ripping through the premises. Nicole...
Strauss-Kahn lawyer blasts ‘empty case’ as former IMF chief cleared of pimping
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been acquitted of pimping charges linked to the “Carlton Affair” by a French court. The verdict...
Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn acquitted of pimping in sex parties trial
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been acquitted of pimping charges linked to the “Carlton Affair” by a French court. The verdict...
Mount Kinabalu nudists jailed, fined and deported after pleading guilty
Four tourists who posed naked on a sacred mountain in Malaysia were handed prison sentences on Friday. Briton Eleanor Hawkins, Canadians Lindsey and...
Video: Rugby player’s arm snaps during live wrestle on TV
An Australian rugby league player has broken his arm live on TV in front of a shocked studio audience. Former NRL player Ben Ross’ right arm...
Malaysia Airlines jet forced to make emergency landing after fire warning
A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane has been forced to make an emergency landing in Melbourne after a warning of a fire on board, according to Australian...
Mt Kinabalu nudists plead guilty to ‘obscene acts’ and await sentencing
Four foreign tourists have pleaded guilty to posing naked on a sacred Malaysian mountain.
Private Harper Lee letters could fetch $250,000 at auction
Four of the six letters sent from the author to one of her closest friends were written before “To Kill a Mockingbird,” when Harper Lee was...
Hole new direction: Biggest hike in two years for Krispy Kreme sales
Shares in Krispy Kreme haven seen their biggest rise in two years as revenues at the doughnut retailer jump 9%. Overall revenue was up 9.0% to $132.5m...
Ruff justice: Dogs snub people who are mean to their owners
Dogs do not like people who are mean to their owners, Japanese researchers said Friday and will refuse food offered by people who have snubbed their master. Researchers...
Six private Harper Lee letters could fetch $250,000 at auction
Six letters by “To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee to one of her closest friends could fetch as much as $250,000 at auction.
Mt Kinabalu nudists to be charged with indecent exposure
Four foreigners who posed naked on Mount Kinabalu will be charged in a Malaysian court today.
Giant statue of Orthodox prince stirs controversy in Moscow
Scaffolding surrounds the vast clay sculpture-in-progress inside a warehouse on Moscow’s outskirts.
South Korea reports 11th death from MERS virus, four new cases
South Korea reported a 11th death from the MERS virus on Thursday, as well as four new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, bringing the...
Islamic State says it blew up two warplanes at seized Libyan base
The militant group Islamic State’s Libya wing released a video on Thursday purportedly showing it blowing up two warplanes at an air base while its...
South Korea reports 10th death from MERS virus, four new cases
South Korea reported a 10th death from the MERS virus on Thursday, as well as four new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, bringing the...
IMF withdraws negotiators in Greek debt meetings
Greece’s creditors piled pressure on cash-strapped Athens on Thursday as the IMF pulled its team out of talks and the EU warned Athens to stop gambling...
Pentagon repeats call for China to end island building
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter met a top Chinese general on Thursday and repeated a U.S.
Twitter CEO Costolo bows out as growth pressure mounts
Twitter chief executive Dick Costolo surrendered his post Thursday, handing the reins back to co-founder Jack Dorsey as the popular service struggles to...
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