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China detains 11 in deadly Tianjin blasts
China has formally detained a dozen people over huge explosions in the city of Tianjin this month that killed at least 139 ...Tropical Storm Erika nears Antigua and Barbuda en route to Puerto Rico
A fast-moving Tropical Storm Erika neared Antigua and Barbuda early Thursday, dumping rain on the eastern Caribbean on a path expected to ...India deploys army to stop caste-related violence in Gujarat
The Indian army patrolled riot-hit areas of Prime Minister Narendra Modi\'s home state of Gujarat on Thursday after the death toll rose ...Dozens of refugees found dead in truck in Austria
As many as 50 refugees were found dead in a parked lorry in eastern Austria near the Hungarian border on Thursday, and ...Clashes erupt amid caste protests in India
Clashes erupted overnight between police and members of a farming caste demanding government benefits in western India. Authorities sent paramilitary forces to ...Hungary migrant crisis escalates as police fire teargas
Hungary made plans on Wednesday to reinforce its southern border with helicopters, mounted police and dogs, and was also considering using the ...Two US journalists shot dead by gunman during live TV interview
A television reporter and a cameraman were shot and killed during a live broadcast in Virginia on Wednesday in an attack authorities ...South Sudan signs peace deal with rebels
South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday signed a peace deal with rebels, more than 20 months after the start of fighting ...Spain, Morocco arrest 14 suspected of recruiting for IS
Spain and Morocco arrested fourteen people on Tuesday suspected of recruiting fighters to join Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Iraq, the Spanish ...Britain plans to crack down on illegal migrant workers
People found working illegally in England and Wales face up to six months in prison and could have their wages seized under ...




