Obama celebrates us military, daughter’s birthday
Washington: US President Barack Obama has celebrated the country’s military as well as his daughter Malia’s 18th birthday at the White House to mark America’s Independence Day holiday.
Austria to hold new Prez vote on Oct 2
Vienna: Austrians will again vote in a presidential election on October 2 after the far-right managed to get its narrow defeat from May declared null and void, the government said on Tuesday.
‘Israel, Kenya share terrorist threat’
Nairobi: Israel and Kenya should work hand-in-hand against terrorism, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in Nairobi during the second leg of a four-nation Africa tour.
Thai rules out death penalty for rapists
Bangkok: Thailand’s Justice Ministry says it has no plan to execute rapists who murder their victims, saying such a harsh penalty would provoke more rapists to kill.
11 people killed in landslides across Nepal
Kathmandu: At least 11 people, including four children were killed and scores injured in landslides triggered by heavy rains across Nepal.