9 people killed in avalanche in Tibet's far west

Published On: July 18, 2016 12:43 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BEIJING, July 18: Authorities in Tibet say nine people were killed in an avalanche in the Himalayan regions far west.

Quake jolts Tokyo region; no tsunami warning issued

Published On: July 17, 2016 11:02 AM NPT By: Associated Press

TOKYO, July 17: A moderately strong earthquake has rattled the Tokyo region, but there are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

World leaders voice support for Turkey, condemn coup

Published On: July 17, 2016 07:52 AM NPT By: Associated Press

ANKARA, July 17: World leaders expressed support for Turkey and its democratic institutions on Saturday after the government quashed an attempted military coup.

NICE, July 16: The terror attack on a festive Bastille Day crowd in France indiscriminately killed locals and foreigners alike, men, women and children. The driver of a truck slammed into the festivities Thursday taking the lives of 84 people, including six from the same family. Among those who've been identified were Americans, Germans, Ukrainians, Swiss and a Russian.

Turkish coup quashed, 194 reported killed in clashes

Published On: July 16, 2016 02:29 PM NPT By: Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey, July 16: Turkey's president declared he is in control of the country early Saturday as loyal military and police forces quashed a coup attempt during a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire that left dozens dead.

ANKARA, Turkey, July 16: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the nation Saturday that his government is in charge after a coup attempt brought a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire across the capital that left dozens dead. The state-run news agency said more than 750 soldiers have been detained across the country.

Prosecutor says 42 killed in Ankara attacks

Published On: July 16, 2016 08:25 AM NPT By: Associated Press

ANKARA, Turkey, July 16: A lawyer for the Turkish government, Robert Amsterdam, said that "there are indications of direct involvement" in the coup attempt of Fethullah Gulen, a Muslim cleric who is living in exile in Pennsylvania.

Trump keeps suspense alive over veep choice

Published On: July 15, 2016 06:31 PM NPT By: Associated Press

WASHINGTON, July 15: Donald Trump is keeping suspense alive over his choice of a running mate, sidelining the announcement because of the deadly attack in Nice, France.

Police net suspect after 'Pokémon Go' foray

Published On: July 15, 2016 05:55 PM NPT By: Associated Press

BERLIN, July 15: German police say they've arrested an 18-year-old man who was wanted for evading a prison sentence after he ventured out to play the newly launched "Pokémon Go" smartphone game with friends.

SRINAGAR, (India), July 15: Police say protests have erupted at several places in Indian-controlled Kashmir, even as authorities prevented tens of thousands of people from offering Friday prayers in big mosques with a lockdown in place for a seventh straight day.