25 hurt in NYC building explosion
New York: Two persons are still unaccounted for following a massive “gas-related” explosion that razed three buildings to the ground and left 25 injured, four of them critically, in New York City's Manhattan neighbourhood. Initially, more people were missing, but they have since been accounted for, leaving two still missing. The explosion occurred on Thursday in the East Villageone building at Second Avenue and Seventh Street, leveling three buildings, scattering debris and prompting street closures. All buildings and businesses in the vicinity have been evacuated, with 144 residential units currently under vacate order.
New rules on royal succession starts
london: New royal succession rules removing male bias have come into force in Britain which means that if Prince William and wife Kate Middleton have a daughter she can no longer be superseded by a younger brother. Royal succession rules in Britain and 15 other realms where the Queen is head of State were finally overhauled on Thursday to give women equal rights.
Nigeria recaptures Boko Haram ‘HQ’ Gwoza
Abuja: Nigeria’s military announced on Friday that troops had retaken the town of Gwoza from Boko Haram, from which the group declared their caliphate last year.