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Typhoon Rammasun kills 38 people and leaves millions without power in Philippines

Typhoon Rammasun has killed 38 people and left millions without power in central Philippines. Ten more people were injured by…

10 years ago

Ukraine: US escalates sanctions against Russia

The US has announced it is increasing sanctions against Russia over Ukraine, targeting major banks, defense and energy companies. Among…

10 years ago

Gaza: Israel agrees to observe humanitarian ceasefire on July 17

Israel has announced it will observe a "humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza on July 17, after days of deadly rocket and…

10 years ago

Srebrenica massacre: Netherlands liable over killings of 300 Bosniaks

The Netherlands is liable over the killings of more than 300 Bosniak (Bosnian Muslims) men and boys at Srebrenica in…

10 years ago

California announces drought fines for water wasters

California officials have approved fines of up to $500 a day for residents who waste water, as the state faces…

10 years ago

Moscow metro workers Valery Bashkatov and Yury Gordov arrested over deadly derailment

Two Moscow metro workers have been arrested for safety breaches after a train derailed, killing 21 people, Russian investigators have…

10 years ago

Utah attorneys general John Swallow and Mark Shurtleff arrested on bribery charges

Former attorneys general in Utah, John Swallow and Mark Shurtleff, have been arrested on bribery charges, authorities say. John Swallow,…

10 years ago

Typhoon Rammasun hits central Philippines

Typhoon Rammasun hit the central Philippines forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The typhoon, also known as Glenda, struck the…

10 years ago

Gaza: Israel resumes air strikes as truce bid fails

Israel has restarted air strikes on Hamas-controlled Gaza, after its brief truce was met with continuing rocket fire. Israel had…

10 years ago

Afghanistan: Paktika market car bomb attack kills at least 89

A car bomb attack at a busy market in eastern Afghanistan's Paktika province has killed at least 89 people and…

10 years ago