Israeli army prepares to stay on border peak of Mt Hermon,Golan Heights for winter

Israel's defence minister has instructed troops to prepare to stay for winter on the peak of Mount Hermon, which sits on the border between Syria, Lebanon and a UN demilitarized buffer zone in the Golan Heights.

16 Killed in Christmas-Season Shootings in Central Mexico State of Guanajuato

Gunmen attacked a Christmas season party early Sunday, killing a dozen people in the town of Salvatierra in Mexico’s north-central state of Guanajuato, prosecutors said.

Diplomats Of CIS, Asia, Africa, Latin America Attend Reception In Vienna On Russia Day

The reception at the Russian Embassy in Vienna on the occasion of Russia Day, celebrated on June 12, was attended by more than 50 heads of diplomatic missions from the CIS, Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as employees of Vienna's international organizations, the Russian diplomatic mission said in a statement.

Saudi Arabia congratulate Putin on Russia day

King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud congratulated Putin for marking the 31st Russia day, the Tass news agency reported.

Suspect in California shooting that left 10 dead shot and killed himself: Authorities

The hunt for a gunman who killed 10 people at a ballroom dance club during Lunar New Year celebrations ended Sunday when authorities found him dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the van in which he fled after a second shooting was thwarted.

New Years Fireworks Kill 2 People In Poland, Cause Almost 700 Fires

Two people died, and about 700 fires occurred in Poland due to New Year's fireworks, State Fire Service spokesman Karol Kierzkowski said on Sunday.

At Least 17 Killed in Celebratory Gunfire in Kabul: Reports - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – At least 17 people were killed in celebratory gunfire in Kabul, news agencies said on Saturday, after Taliban sources said their fighters had seized control of Panjshir, the last province in Afghanistan holding out against the group.

Iraq Holds Military Parade to Celebrate Victory over Daesh

Iraq's armed forces held a military parade in Baghdad on Sunday to celebrate the victory announced by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi over the Daesh (also known as ISIL or ISIS) group.

Louvre promenade reopens after brief evacuation ahead of Macron event

The promenade in front of the Louvre Museum was briefly evacuated and later reopened Sunday ahead of an election night event there for the centrist French presidential candidate, police announced.

Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse May Day Protests in Turkey's Istanbul

Turkish police on Monday (May 1) used tear gas to disperse a group of protesters as they sought to defy a ban and march to Istanbul’s Taksim square to celebrate May Day.

Malaysia tourist boat missing with 31 people on board

A boat carrying 31 people, including more than 20 Chinese tourists, has gone missing off the Malaysian coast, maritime authorities say.

Chinese Lunar New Year 4714 kicks off with fireworks, parades

People in China and throughout the rest of the world participated in fireworks shows and parades to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year.

Europe ramps up security measures as it gets ready to ring in the New Year

European countries were on Saturday getting ready to ring in the New Year amid heightened security measures faced with a looming terror threat.

Australia kicks off global New Year party in defiance of terror threat

Australia rang in the new year Sunday with a spectacular fireworks display in Sydney, sending rainbow-colored showers into the night sky and defying the global terror attacks that cast a pall over 2016.

Citizens of Aleppo take to streets, express joy over expelling terrorism from the city

Citizens of Aleppo took to the streets  on Thursday following the announcement of the Army General command restoration of security and stability to the city after liberating it form terrorism and terrorists.

Battle for Aleppo nears end as syrian forces take control

The four-year battle for the Syrian city of Aleppo appears to be nearing an end, with government forces taking control.

Russia foils ‘terrorists attacks’ from Turkey, Syria

Russia has foiled a string of plots ordered by “international terrorist organizations” active in Syria and Turkey, the FSB intelligence agency said Wednesday, adding that several suspects had been arrested.

Indian PM visits temple hit by massive blast. Over 110 people were killed at least 390 others injured in the incident.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flew to Kollam district in the southern state Kerala, where a doomed temple was devastated by a massive explosion and fire.

Fire at Kerala's Puttingal temple leaves dozens dead

In India in a fire that broke out in the temple, killing at least 75 people and more than 200 injured, according to the magazine India Today.

Chinese New Year 4713: Spring Festival celebrated across China

From the southernmost islands to the icebound provinces in the north, people across China are celebrating the lunar new year, or Spring Festival which falls on Monday.