The three Russian citizens detained by the Turkish police over ties with Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) were indeed linked with international terrorism, a source in one of Russia’s security agencies said. “There’s information about the three Russian citizens who were detained in Turkey, that they had...
On the bank of the Martorana mountain river in Italy, there’s a wonderful town that’s as beautiful and unusual as its name suggests — Sant’Agata de ‘Goti. This historical city looks quite simply, magnificent. Walking around, you might feel like you’re walking through a movie set — yet...
A woman who became coerced into Mexico’s lucrative human trafficking industry has spoken out about her torment at the hands of the country’s ruthless organised crime rings. Karla Jacinto believes she has been raped around 43,200 times after being forced to sleep with at least 30 men every day for 4 years, CNN...
A Canadian helicopter pilot has died after falling 20m (65ft) into an icy crevasse near Australia's Davis base in Antarctica. David Wood, 62, fell into the crack after getting out of his helicopter during a routine fuel drop on Monday. He was rescued after three hours and flown to the research station for treatment, with...
Port-au-Prince (AFP) — Haitians paused Tuesday to mourn the 200,000 people killed six years ago in a devastating earthquake that left the country with wounds that have yet to heal. Almost 60,000 people are still homeless and living in camps, and the common struggle to rebuild has done nothing to close Haiti's deep...
At least 14 people have been killed in a bombing outside a polio vaccination centre in the south-western Pakistani city of Quetta, officials say. Many of the casualties are thought to have been police guarding the clinic. Armed guards are routine for polio workers in Pakistan, who have been the target of many deadly attacks by...
The controversial bill is set to be voted on today, with the government saying they will be allowed to keep their wedding rings The Danish government will today vote on a new law that would allow immigration authorities to seize jewelry from Syrian refugees. Politicians in Denmark believe the move would enable the country to...
The US has apologised to Iran after 10 American sailors were arrested for entering Iranian waters, the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards naval forces has said. General Ali Fadavi accused those detained of "unprofessional" acts. But he suggested the group, who are being held by the guards, could be released...
These days most of us can expect our retirement to last for more than a couple of decades. So, with life expectancy on the rise where you choose to spend those twilight years is more important than ever. A growing number of pensioners are seeking far-flung destinations. They’re lured by hours of sunshine, a slower...
AN Australian man was among tourists who watched in horror as a helicopter spun out of control while trying to land on a Fiji island. Bob Carroll was dining only 50 metres from the Treasure Island helipad when a Eurocopter AS350 trying to land was pushed into a tree by a powerful gust. Video captured by another tourist shows...
Beirut (AFP) — Syria's army and allied forces on Tuesday took full control from rebel groups of the strategic town of Salma, in the northwestern province of Latakia, state television reported. In a breaking news flash, the channel said the army, backed by the pro-government National Defence Forces militia, had also...
Country music icon Loretta Lynn is “sold” on Donald Trump – so much so that the legendary singer-songwriter wants to actively campaign for the Republican frontrunner’s presidential bid. In an interview with Reuters over the weekend, the 83-year-old Lynn says she’s been endorsing Trump after...