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Mohammed Morsi sentenced to death over his part in a mass prison break during 2011 uprising
An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced ousted President Mohammed Morsi to death over his part in a mass prison break that took place during the 2011 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak.
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.
Nepal army finds wreckage of missing US chopper
The wreckage of a US military helicopter that went missing while delivering aid in quake-hit Nepal has been found near the Chinese border, the Nepalese army said Friday.
135 detained over Karachi bus attack
At least 135 people have been detained over an armed attack on a bus in Karachi which claimed 46 lives, media reported on Friday.
Barack Obama marks Victory in Europe day by saying Allies 'saved the world'
Obama moved up his traditional weekend radio address to coincide with the anniversary.
Japanese hotel offers 'crying rooms' for women
In a bizarre offer, a hotel in Tokyo has launched special "crying rooms" for women that are equipped with a selection of tear-jerking movies, eye masks and luxury tissues to allow female guests to cry heartily.
7.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Papua New Guinea, local tsunami possible
A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Thursday, prompting a tsunami warning for nearby coasts.
Labour and Conservatives tied again ahead of UK election - YouGov poll
Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party are tied at 34 percent popular support ahead of Britain's general election on Thursday, according to a YouGov opinion poll for the Sun newspaper published on Wednesday.
Number of displaced people in world reaches over millions: UN
The report indicated that internal displacement figures are alarmingly high as well, as 11 million people were forced out of their homes by violence in 2014.
US: Baltimore braced for massive protests over Freddie Gray death
The Maryland National Guard said on Twitter it had nearly 3,000 soldiers and airmen ready to help "keep the peace" in the city.
Climbing to resume on Mount Everest by next week: official
Climbing will resume on Mount Everest by next week after an earthquake-triggered avalanche that left 18 people dead on the world's highest peak, a Nepalese government official said on Thursday.
Air India slashes fare to earthquake-hit Kathmandu
This has been done for the benefit of the Indians who have been stranded in Nepal following earthquakes since Saturday.
