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Storm hits Mecca with devastating consequences
Al Jazeera English - 12 Sep 2015 12:38
Thunderstorm blamed for deadly crane collapse at Grand Mosque.
India protesters to press ahead with rally on jobs
Al Jazeera English - 12 Sep 2015 15:16
Organisers accuse authorities of misusing power as Patel caste members continue to demand jobs in Gujarat.
Egyptian Forces Kill 98 Militants In Sinai Operation
IBTimes - 12 Sep 2015 08:54
The Egyptian army has killed 98 militants in Sinai during a recent military operation, authorities said Friday. Four Egyptian soldiers were also killed while seven others were injured.
US Open: Serena served a shock semi-final loss
Al Jazeera English - 12 Sep 2015 08:30
Top-seed's bid for historic calendar slam ended in three sets by Italy's Vinci who will meet compatriot Pennetta.
20 People Killed in Gas Cylinder Explosion in Central India
The New York Times - 12 Sep 2015 08:24
A powerful explosion caused by a cooking gas cylinder rocked a crowded restaurant in central India Saturday, killing at least 20 people, police said.
Body Found in Spain Likely That of Missing American Woman
ABC News - 12 Sep 2015 16:05
Denise Thiem was last seen in April.
Young Refugees: In Hungary, Doctor Studies X-Rays To Determine Refugees' Ages -- And Fates
IBTimes - 12 Sep 2015 14:51
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Dr. Viczena Pal, a 76-year-old radiologist at one of Budapest's public hospitals, swivels around in his chair inside an empty patient room and clicks open a file on his computer. The file holds X-rays...
China Names and Shames 4 Tourists Over Thai Airport Incident
ABC News - 12 Sep 2015 08:11
China names and shames 4 tourists over Thai airport incident in which national anthem sung
Hillary won't speak at Clinton Global Initiative conference
New York Post - 12 Sep 2015 06:55
WASHINGTON -- Hillary Rodham Clinton won't have a speaking role at the Clinton Global Initiative conference in Midtown this month following reports about contributions from foreign governments and companies that...
Man finds 'massive underground Nazi shelter' in Poland
Al Jazeera English - 12 Sep 2015 11:37
Explorer says radar tests prove existence of giant structure in mountains where search for 'gold train' is also ongoing.
Biden's Political High Tide Overlaps Public Baring of Grief
ABC News - 12 Sep 2015 08:10
In painfully public fashion, Biden wrestles with 2016 decision while taking stock of his grief
Pissed off plane passengers literally get peed on
New York Post - 12 Sep 2015 08:10
An Oregon man really pissed off his fellow passengers on a flight from Anchorage, Alaska, to Portland when he urinated on them Friday, it was reported. Jeff Rubin, 27, was...
Decorated Hollywood pilot among those killed in Colombia plane crash
Fox News - 12 Sep 2015 07:45
Two people, including a Los Angeles-based film pilot, were killed and another was seriously injured when their small plane crashed in the Colombian Andes, the country's aviation authority said.
UN Official Urges Iran to Sign Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
ABC News - 12 Sep 2015 06:22
AP Interview: UN official says Iran should follow nuclear deal by ratifying test ban treaty
Ugandan Leader Says Somali Rebels May Be Holding His Troops
ABC News - 12 Sep 2015 06:20
Ugandan leader blames own commanders for laxity in deadly Somali militant attack
Subway said they had no signs ex-spokesman Jared Fogle was paying for sex with minors
The Week - 12 Sep 2015 18:06
Subway completed an internal investigation into former spokesman Jared Fogle on Friday, announcing they had received one "serious" complaint against him in 2011, but that it didn't imply criminal activity, The Washington...
Divisive Far-Left Lawmaker Wins UK's Labour Leadership Race
ABC News - 12 Sep 2015 15:07
Divisive far-left lawmaker Jeremy Corbyn elected Britain's Labour leader in a landslide
OSCE Head Says Sept. 1 Cease-Fire in East Ukraine Holding
ABC News - 12 Sep 2015 14:25
OSCE head Zannier says Sept. 1 cease-fire in eastern Ukraine still holding
Dirco yet to confirm if SA citizens among those killed in Mecca
Eyewitness News - 12 Sep 2015 12:18
It's believed the crane was toppled by a heavy storm, killing at least 107 pilgrims and injuring 238 others.
Egypt's Prime Minister Resigns After Coming Under Criticism
ABC News - 12 Sep 2015 12:05
Egypt's prime minister resigns after coming under criticism
Google, Twitter and Publishers Seek Faster Web
The New York Times - 12 Sep 2015 03:04
The goal is to develop a universal standard for publishers -- one that could be used to load articles more quickly wherever they appear.
Left Winger's Victory in Labour Leadership Is a 'Wail of Despair' for the Party
Time - 12 Sep 2015 20:52
"The Labour party is not prepared to compromise with the electorate"