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US rules out full-scale reinvasion of Iraq
The US on Friday ruled out a full-scale reinvasion of Iraq by American military in view of the Islamic State gaining ground in the country.
Charges filed against 170 motorcycle gang members in Texas
About 170 members of rival motorcycle gangs were charged with engaging in organized crime Monday, a day after a shootout at a Texas restaurant that killed nine people and wounded 18.
April 25 earthquake deadliest in Nepal's recorded history
The monster temblor last month and its aftershocks killed as many as 8,567 people till Sunday.
IS leader Abu Sayyaf killed in US operation
Umm Sayyaf, his wife, was captured and is currently under US military detention in Iraq.
John Kerry tells China to reduce tension in disputed South China Sea
US Secretary of State John Kerry urged China to take action to reduce tension in the South China Sea and expressed concern about the pace and scope of Beijing's land reclamation in the disputed area.
Chile: 2 people shot to death after student protest
Chilean authorities say at least two people were shot to death after a student protest in the port city of Valparaiso.
Germanwings A320 co-pilot rehearsed the crash two hours prior to the flight
Lubitz seemed to be toying with the airplane's settings on the flight into Barcelona, programming it for a sharp descent multiple times.
Campaigners warn of rise in trafficking after Nepal earthquake
A 2013 report by the country's human rights commission recorded 29 000 incidences of trafficking or attempted trafficking in the country.
SSB puts 2,900 personnel on alert along Indo-Nepal border
Border force SSB has deployed a 2,900-strong contingent equipped with medical aid and food to help Indians returning from earthquake-hit Nepal and the affected locals.
Kathmandu was looking like a bombed city, it was a total dark night, recounts a young British tourist
An European tourist told me that a historic tower nearby had collapsed and hundreds have been buried under the debris.
India sends plane to airlift Nepal accident victims remains
Government sent an IL 76 aircraft to Kathmandu to bring back mortal remains of the 17 Indian pilgrims who were killed in a bus accident in Nepal.
American, Italian hostages inadvertently killed in US operation: Obama
The operation also resulted in the death of an American al-Qaeda leader, Ahmed Farouq, the White House said.
Yemen violence kills 944, injures 3,487: WHO
The WHO toll does not distinguish between civilians and fighters.
