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Typhoon weakens over Southeast China after Taiwan deaths
Typhoon Soudelor hit the city of Putian in Fujian province late Saturday night and was downgraded into a tropical storm as it moved across the province.
4 people freed from Mali Hotel, 12 people dead
Mali's army continued to surround the Hotel Byblos in Sevare battling terrorist into the evening.
Buying viagra online? You may still feel embarrassed
People are often embarrassed when buying sensitive health care products such as viagra privately and online, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found.
New Islamic State affiliate claims responsibility for Saudi bombing
An alleged new affiliate of the Islamic State group in Saudi Arabia has claimed responsibility for an attack that targeted police and special forces in the kingdom's southwest and that killed 15 people.
Islamic State releases 'holiday brochure' offering swimming, beekeeping
Last month, ISIS posted pictures of tempting chocolate bars, a bridal boutique and a shopping mall to lure British jihadists to Mosul in Iraq.
Australian court revokes approval for Adani's coal mine project
Indian mining giant Adani's plan to build one of the world's largest coal mines in Australia on Wednesday suffered a setback after a court revoked the government's environmental approval for the 16.5 billion dollar project.
Indian-origin teen creates low-cost robotic arm
A 17-year-old Indian-origin teenager has won accolades for an inexpensive robotic arm he created for his school science fair project in California state of the US.
Bobby Jindal slams Hillary Clinton, Obama ahead of US Republican debate
As Republican presidential candidates sought to position themselves as best able to take on Democratic front runner Hillary Clinton, Indian-American Bobby Jindal slammed both her and President Barack Obama.
Woman sues Starbucks for over $2 million, claims was served poisonous coffee
Kingery is seeking $1.5 million to cover medical expenses, lost wages and other costs, besides at least $500,000 in damages for suffering and distress.
Uber cars bashed in Mexico, cabbies protest rideshare apps
A raucous crowd attacked Uber drivers and their vehicles with clubs and stones outside the Mexico City airport, the company said on Thursday, as licensed taxi drivers demonstrated to demand a "total halt" to app-based rideshare services in the capital.
5-day humanitarian ceasefire starts in Yemen
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes came to a halt in Yemen early on Monday after a five-day humanitarian truce went into effect, witnesses and security officials have said.
Powerful typhoon kills 11,000 farmed tuna in Japan: Reports
A powerful typhoon which lashed Japan last week has killed more than 11,000 farmed bluefin tuna, costing over USD 10 million in damage, local media said on Saturday.
China working on world's largest Nuclear power expansion
China began working on a new atomic power plant, taking the number of its nuclear power units under construction to 26 and making it the largest expansion of nuclear power in the world, state media reported on Saturday.
US President Barack Obama begins landmark Kenya visit
op of the list of security concerns is Somalia's Shebab militants, who have staged a string of suicide attacks, massacres and bombings on Kenyan soil
Dead Australian girl found in suitcase could have been killed eight years ago
Skeletal remains found in a suitcase near a highway are likely a young girl who may have been killed up to eight years ago, Australian police said Friday, as they struggle to solve the mystery murder.
Rains, landslides kill 9 in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
At least nine people have been killed during five days of torrential rain and landslides in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), emergency officials said on Thursday.