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Russia could join fight on terrorism in Libya, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister reveals

Oct 26, 2016

The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Mikhail Bogdanov, disclosed Tuesday that his country is ready to consider any requests from Libya for the Russian military taking part in counter-terrorism operations."Mikhail Bogdanov also said…

Three Russian sailors accused of oil smuggling freed in Libya

Oct 25, 2016

Three Russian sailors have been set free from captivity in Libya, Russia's Foreign Ministry stated on Tuesday.The ministry said that Andrei Krynin, Stanislav Sirotkin and Valery Savitsky returned to Russia after the end of legal…

Brazilian football legend Carlos Alberto dies aged 72

Oct 25, 2016

Brazil legend Carlos Alberto, the captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning side, has died aged 72.He scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history in the 1970 final against Italy, rounding off a sublime team move with a…

Martin Kobler: Arab League meeting on Libya could establish an end to Libya’s political…

Oct 25, 2016

The UN delegate to Libya, Martin Kobler, disclosed Tuesday that the meeting about the Libyan political standstill at the Arab League in Cairo, Egypt, was fruitful and promises a clear end of the political stalemate in Libya.Kobler…

Libyans and Iraqis are the most generous in the world, study suggests

Oct 25, 2016

A war-torn state and a country ruled by an oppressive military junta for decades are home to the world's most generous people, research suggests.People in Iraq are the kindest to strangers, while Myanmar's residents give the…

Demolishing of the Jungle camp in Calais starts after refugees moved to France

Oct 25, 2016

The dismantling of the "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais has begun as its inhabitants leave by coach for other parts of France.A group of workers started to demolish unoccupied tents and shacks by hand, according to reporters at the…

Peshmerga encircle IS-held town on the outskirts of Mosul

Oct 25, 2016

Kurdish forces taking part in the offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State militants are besieging a key town to the north-east.Peshmerga fighters have surrounded Bashiqa, which lies on a crucial supply route…

Four persons killed on a park ride in Thunder River Rapids, Australia

Oct 25, 2016

Four people have been killed on a ride at a theme park on Australia's east coast, police and park officials say.Two men and two women died when a raft apparently overturned on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Dreamworld on…

Sony charges consumers for demo-trial of new PlayStation Virtual Reality headset

Oct 25, 2016

Consumers have complained about retailer Game's decision to charge for demos of Sony's new PlayStation Virtual Reality headset.The firm is charging £5 ($6) for 10 minutes or £15 for a half hour in-store trial.Game said that the…

Women caught up with men’s alcohol drinking rates and health problems, study shows

Oct 25, 2016

Women have all but caught up with men at knocking back alcohol, a global study of drinking habits shows.The analysis of 4 million people, born between 1891 and 2001, showed that men used to be far more likely to drink and have…

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