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James Foley beheading: Is “John” from Britian the masked killer?

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 16:10

Even as the world remains stunned by the barbaric beheading of US journalist James Foley, investigators have launched a massive manhunt to identify the Islamic State fanatic who committed the horrific crime.

Police fire tear gas as Indonesia court rules on poll challenge

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 14:40

Indonesian police used tear gas and water cannon Thursday to break up a rally by supporters of the ex-general who lost last month`s presidential election, as a court was set to uphold his opponent`s victory.

Violence erupts in Liberia`s Ebola-hit slum

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 14:37

Violence erupted in an Ebola quarantine zone in Liberia`s capital Wednesday when soldiers opened fire and used tear gas on protesting crowds as they evacuated a state official and her family.

Ukraine`s economy minister announces resignation

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 14:31

Ukraine`s economy minister announced his resignation on Thursday following conflict within the government on how to turn around the dire national economic situation. 

US gurdwaras to help project positive Sikh image

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 14:22

Over 100 representatives from gurdwaras across the US have pledged support for National Sikh Campaign`s plan to engage top US political operatives and media firms for presenting the community positively.

Israeli strike kills 3 top Hamas leaders; Mohammed Deif`s daughter`s body pulled from ruins

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 21:42

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has likened the Hamas to the barbaric Sunni extremists from Iraq and Syria – the ISIS, calling them the branches of the same tree.

Burglars target Interpol building in South Africa, again

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 12:58

Thieves have broken into the building that houses Interpol and an elite South African police unit in the capital Pretoria for the second time in three weeks, a spokesman said Thursday.

Former Ireland prime minister Reynolds dies aged 81: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 12:40

Former Irish prime minister Albert Reynolds, a central figure in the Northern Ireland peace process and in brokering the 1994 IRA ceasefire, has died aged 81, Irish broadcaster RTE reported Thursday.

Tel Aviv flights working normally despite Hamas threat

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 12:31

All flights were operating normally at Israel`s Ben Gurion international airport near Tel Aviv early Thursday despite a warning issued by Hamas`s armed wing in Gaza, officials said. 

Australian opposition leader cleared of rape allegation

Last Updated: Thursday, August 21, 2014, 12:29

Australian opposition leader Bill Shorten revealed Thursday he had been cleared by police of historical sex assault allegations, which he said were "abhorrent".