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Turkey, which has been backing the Syrian rebels ever since the civil war broke out in Syria, has shot down a Syrian Helicopter after it reportedly violated its airspace. The military chopper was attacked after it entered the Turkish…

In a shocking development, a shooter has killed at least 12 people and injured 8 others at the Washington Navy Yard today. The incident occurred early in the morning (US time). Even flight operations were stopped for some time after the…

The Syrian crisis deepened further, as two missiles were reportedly fired at Damascus, which fell in the sea. The news came from the Russian Defence Ministry. Even the Syrian government sources confirmed that their radar detected two…

Pakistan's ruling party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's nominee Mamnoon Hussain was elected as the 12th President of the country succeeding President Asif Ali Zardari. He will assume the office on September 9, a day after Zardari completes…

Taliban stormed Pakistan by launching a major attack on a prison in northwestern town of Dera Ismail Khan and freed more than 300 militants late on Monday. Several prisoners, four security personnel and two militants were killed in the…

A high-speed train derailed in north-western Spain, leaving 80 dead and 130 injured. Over 32 people are said to be critical. One of the drivers of the train, who escaped with minor injury, is being interrogated. Preliminary investigations…

Britain's new born prince has been named George Alexander Louis. The royal couple Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton appeared happy, emotional and relaxed after presenting the future monarch of the country. The entire world was…

The celebration started across London and best wishes poured in for the British royal family after Prince William's wife Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, was blessed with a baby boy, the couple's first child and next hire to the…

Egypt is heading towards a civil war in the wake of rising violence after Mohamed Morsi's ouster as the President. The military forces have killed over 51 supporters of Morsi, as they tried to intensify their protests against the military…

Despite warning by the US, two Latin American countries - Venezuela and Nicaragua - has offered asylum to Edward Snowden, who is accused of leaking the US secretive surveillance programme. The latest move by these two countries could be…