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Climbers died on Everest in Nepal

Climbers died on Everest in Nepal

Two foreign climbers attempting to scale Mount Everest have died on the world's highest peak, a Nepal mountaineering official said. Members of their expedition teams reported a Japanese climber died Monday and a Macedonian died on …

German town evacuated for WWII bomb removal

German town evacuated for WWII bomb removal

The disposal of a World War II bomb has forced some 26,000 residents of the German city of Paderborn to leave their homes on April 8. The bomb is considered "particularly dangerous," as it is located only 80 centimeters under …

Two killed in French helicopter crash

Two killed in French helicopter crash

Two people were killed after the helicopter crashed on Thursday in southwestern France, News.am reported citing France Bleu radio station. According to the source, the helicopter caught fire after faling in the city of Libourne. …

Marine helicopter crashes in California - media

Marine helicopter crashes in California - media

Four US Marines are presumed dead following a helicopter crash during a training mission in southern California. The Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing is understood to have gone down near …

Turkey's embassy in Denmark attacked with petrol bombs

Turkey's embassy in Denmark attacked with petrol bombs

At least two people attacked Turkey’s embassy in Copenhagen with petrol bombs this morning, causing some minor damage to the exterior of the building but no injuries, police in the Danish capital said. The building was empty at …

Attacker killed at Iranian envoy residence in Vienna

Attacker killed at Iranian envoy residence in Vienna

A knife-wielding man was shot dead outside the Iranian ambassador's residence in Vienna Sunday night, following an attack on a guard, police said. The 26-year-old Austrian "died on the street from his gunshot wounds" …

Explosion in London investigated by police

Explosion in London investigated by police

Homes and businesses were evacuated after police were called to an explosion in Romford, east London yesterday.  Police and emergency services were called to the scene in Harold Hill and a cordon was in place along a row of shops …

Fire breaks out at Trump Tower in NYC (VIDEO)

Fire breaks out at Trump Tower in NYC (VIDEO)

New York Trump Tower caught fire on Monday morning in Manhattan, with emergency responders rushing to the scene at around 7am to try and put out the blaze. The Fire Department of New York says it was called around 7 …

Iranian tanker ablaze off China amid fears of oil spill

Iranian tanker ablaze off China amid fears of oil spill

An Iranian oil tanker collided with a bulk freighter and caught fire off China's eastern coast, leaving its entire crew of 32 missing, most of them Iranians, authorities said, Al Jazeera reports. The collision between the …

Fire breaks out on Hillary and Bill Clinton's house

Fire breaks out on Hillary and Bill Clinton's house

A small fire broke out at Hillary and Bill Clinton’s property in New York and was quickly extinguished Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The fire started around 2:40 p.m. in a building used by the Secret Service on the …

Russian gas returns to Europe

Russian gas returns to Europe

Gas transit through the Baumgarten hub in Austria has been restored, the director of the Gas Connect Austria operator, Harald Stindl, said. "I can report that yesterday we managed to restore all the transit …

 Russian gas supplies to Italy resumed

Russian gas supplies to Italy resumed

Supplies of Russian gas to Italy via Austria after the accident on the gas distribution station were resumed at 9:00 pm (11:00 pm Moscow time), a representative of Snam gas transportation company said, Radio One reported. Earlier. the …

Austria's explosion rattles European gas market

Austria's explosion rattles European gas market

A big explosion has rocked a key natural gas facility in eastern Austria, killing one person and injuring at least 18. A fire followed the blast at the Baumgarten site, which happened around 08:45 (07:45 GMT). The facility about 50 …

Explosion at New York bus terminal

Explosion at New York bus terminal

Several persons have been injured after an explosion at New York Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan this morning.  A witness described hearing what sounded like two separate blasts at the largest bus station in New …

Putin sends condolences over Texas shooting

Putin sends condolences over Texas shooting

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent U.S. President Donald Trump his condolences over the fatal shooting at a church in Texas, the Kremlin said. "It is hard to imagine a more cruel and cynical …

Texas church shooting: at least 26 dead

Texas church shooting: at least 26 dead

A gunman dressed in all black, tactical gear opened fire at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, around 11:30 a.m. ET. At least 26 people were killed and more than 20 injured, officials say. Sources identified him as …

EU summit venue shut again by noxious fumes

EU summit venue shut again by noxious fumes

The building where European Union leaders will meet tomorrow for a two-day summit was evacuated on Wednesday for the second time in a week after kitchen staff were again made ill by noxious fumes. Brussels Europa Building, opened only …