14 killed in rebel attacks in southern Philippines
Manila: A Philippine military spokeswoman says Christmas attacks by Muslim rebels against Christian communities in the country’s volatile south have left at least 14 people dead.
ISIS leader says 'caliphate' well despite strikes
Beirut: The ISIS group has released a new message purportedly from its reclusive leader, claiming his self-styled "caliphate" is doing "well" despite an unprecedented alliance against it. In the 24-minute audio posted today, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi says airstrikes by the international coalition only increase his group's determination and resolve.
tributes paid to missing China landslide victims
Beijing: Chinese rescuers on Saturday paid tributes to the 70 people who went missing after a massive landslide hit China’s manufacturing hub of Shenzen as the search operation failed to trace them nearly a week after the tragedy.
UN sets Syria peace talks target date of Jan 25
United Nations: The UN special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, hopes to convene talks between the Government of President Bashar al-Assad and the opposition on January 25 in Geneva, his office said on Saturday.