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Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff shot at in Mumbai, three suspects held: police

Indian actor Tiger Shroff was shot at in Mumbai on Sunday, police said, adding that three suspects have been detained.

Indonesia fires burned over 1.9 mn hectares through September: monitor

Fires in Indonesia burned through over 1.9 million hectares between January and the end of September this year, a monitor analysing satellite imagery said on Monday.

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Hundreds found guilty in historic Italian mafia trial

An Italian court on Monday convicted and sentenced around 200 mobsters and their white-collar helpers, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia.

Indian rescuers to dig new shaft for 41 men trapped for 9 days

Indian rescuers were battling Monday to free 41 men trapped in a road tunnel for nine days, as they prepared to dig an entirely new shaft after previous efforts failed.

'City of jinn': magical myths haunt ancient Omani oasis

Deep in Oman's parched interior, the ancient oasis town of Bahla abounds with myths of camel-eating, fire-mouthed hyenas and men turning into donkeys -- a reputation for magic and mystery that persists to this day.

Shakira in the dock in Spanish tax fraud case

Colombian superstar Shakira goes on trial in Barcelona on Monday in a tax fraud case, with Spanish prosecutors seeking a jail term of over eight years for the Grammy-winning singer.

Hundreds face sentencing in historic Italian mafia trial

Hundreds of alleged mobsters will be sentenced Monday by an Italian court, the culmination of a historic, nearly three-year trial against Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia.

Torrential rains in Brazil leave at least six dead

Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains in southern Brazil have claimed at least six lives over the past week, authorities said Sunday.

Heavy rain in Kenya affects tens of thousands, disrupts cargo

Kenya on Sunday said tens of thousands of people across the country had been impacted by heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides that had also interrupted cargo services at Mombasa port.

Record for world's priciest bottle of whisky smashed at London auction

A bottle of The Macallan 1926, described by Sotheby's auction house as the "most valuable whisky in the world", on Saturday went under the hammer for a record £2.1 million.

Iceland PM says no country more prepared for volcano threat

No other country than Iceland is better prepared for volcanos and other natural disasters, its prime minister said Saturday, as authorities brace for a potential lava eruption southwest of the capital Reykjavik.

Singer Cassie, Sean Combs settle lawsuit alleging rape: US media

Singer Cassie and rap mogul Sean Combs have reached a settlement "amicably" a day after she filed a lawsuit accusing him of rape and physical abuse, US media reported late Friday.

India tunnel rescue efforts paused over fears of cave-in

Indian rescuers said Saturday they had paused efforts to reach 40 men trapped in a collapsed road tunnel after a cracking sound created a "panic situation" over the possibility of a further cave-in.

Long and wine-ing road: Alsace celebrates its 'Route des vins'

The big problem with the famously picturesque Alsace Wine Route in eastern France, said Jean-Louis Meyer as he put down his glass of white wine, is that there are so many vineyards where you can stop for a tasting.

French senator accused of spiking MP's drink charged

A French senator was charged Friday on suspicion of drugging a lower-house MP with a view to assaulting her, his lawyer said, in a case that has rocked France's parliament.

Years of uncertainty ahead for Iceland volcano town

After a barrage of earthquakes that herald an impending volcanic eruption, some evacuated residents of the Icelandic town of Grindavik wonder if they will ever return.

'We won't need bullets': Taser boss says electric gun saves lives

Rick Smith, founder of Taser-maker Axon, pointed one of his company's yellow stun guns at a target and discharged its electric darts to demonstrate its effectiveness at a security fair outside Paris.

India warns freeing workers trapped for six days will 'take time'

Indian rescuers said Friday they had drilled less than halfway through the debris to reach 40 men trapped in a collapsed tunnel for nearly a week.

Fear mounts for Saudi's youngest death-row detainees

Abdullah al-Derazi's family describes him as a sensitive bird-lover who once cared for dozens of canaries, but the Saudi courts see him differently: as a terrorist who must be executed.

'Child soldiers' and blood feuds: Sweden's out-of-control gang wars

One night in September, teacher Thomas Cervin was woken by gunshots in his apartment building in Uppsala. His neighbour had just become the latest target in Sweden's terrifying gang wars.

Indian rescuers warn freeing trapped workers could take another 48 hours

Indian rescuers warned Friday it could take another two days of clearing rubble before they can reach 40 workers who have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel for nearly a week.

UK newspaper removes viral bin Laden letter

British newspaper The Guardian has removed from its website a 21-year-old message written by Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, after it was shared several million times on social media.

Rap mogul Sean Combs sued for rape by singer Cassie

Superstar rapper and music industry mogul Sean Combs was sued Thursday by the singer Cassie, who accused him of rape and physical abuse.

UN urges international probe into Israel-Hamas war violations

The UN human rights chief on Thursday highlighted allegations of serious rights violations in the Israel-Hamas war that he said needed "full accountability".

Sanchez gets new term as Spanish PM despite amnesty row

Pedro Sanchez won the backing of Spain's parliament on Thursday for another term as prime minister, with the country divided over his decision to grant Catalan separatists an amnesty in exchange for their crucial support in a vote of confidence.

Man arrested after car crashes near Israeli embassy in Tokyo

A Japanese man was arrested on Thursday after crashing a car through a barrier near the Israeli embassy in Tokyo, police said.

Man arrested after car crashes near Israeli embassy in Tokyo: media

Japanese police arrested a man on Thursday after a car crashed through a barrier near the Israeli embassy in Tokyo, local media reported.

Israel festival attack survivors heal in Cyprus forest

A group of young Israelis in Cyprus sang loudly, laughed and shouted in joy as a rainbow appeared -- but each of them was there because they had suffered overwhelming trauma.

A US Death Row convict releases a song, and dreams of freedom

Keith LaMar was supposed to die on Thursday -- the day prison wardens were to take him to the execution chamber -- but an unusual circumstance led to a reprieve, and the convict is honoring his additional time with the release of a song, "The Journey," composed with the help of a Spanish musician publicizing his story.

US seizes $1 bn worth of fake luxury goods in NY

Anyone who walks the streets of Manhattan can observe sidewalk vendors hawking counterfeit luxury products.

US ignores Israeli 'war crimes' for domestic politics: ex-official

Domestic policy concerns are leading US officials willfully to ignore Israeli "war crimes" -- and to stifle dissent over arming the country -- a former senior State Department staffer who quit in protest told AFP Wednesday.

Aniston, Schwimmer add tributes to 'Friends' co-star Perry

"Friends" stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer paid their own personal tributes to the late Matthew Perry on Wednesday, mourning their beloved but troubled co-star after his shock death last month.

PepsiCo sued by New York state over plastic pollution

New York state sued PepsiCo on Wednesday, pointing to the soda giant's plastic waste as a scourge of waterways and blasting the company's "misleading" statements on the environment.

Slain Kenyan athlete Tirop's husband stands trial for murder

The husband of slain Kenyan distance running star Agnes Tirop went on trial Wednesday over her murder two years ago, almost immediately after the court freed him on bail.

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