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Libya Flood: After A Week, Families Haunted By Fate Of The Missing

Libya Flood: After A Week, Families Haunted By Fate Of The Missing

Reuters | Monday September 18, 2023, Derna, Libya

"I lost my daughter. Her mother is convinced that she is still alive. I am convinced that she is dead," says Ahmed Ashour, 62. "The girl left me with a 3-month-old baby."

Caught On Camera: Nawaz Sharif's Driver Spits On Journalist In London

Caught On Camera: Nawaz Sharif's Driver Spits On Journalist In London

Edited by Ritu Singh | Monday September 18, 2023

The woman, who was recording the incident on her mobile phone, asked Nawaz Sharif if he was corrupt.

"Hopelessly Flawed": Russia Lashes Ukraine At UN Court In 'Genocide' Case

"Hopelessly Flawed": Russia Lashes Ukraine At UN Court In 'Genocide' Case

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 18, 2023, Hague, Netherlands

Russia hit out at Ukraine at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)on Monday, as the two warring countries squared off in a legal case over Moscow's claim that "genocide" in eastern Ukraine was a pretext for last year's invasion.

Google Techie, 22, Loses Rs 67 Lakh To Crypto Scam. He Had Planned to Retire At 35

Google Techie, 22, Loses Rs 67 Lakh To Crypto Scam. He Had Planned to Retire At 35

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Monday September 18, 2023

The techie shared that he lost Rs 67 lakh in crypto between November 2021 and June 2022.

Attempts To Ban Nawaz Sharif From Politics Failed, Says His Daughter

Attempts To Ban Nawaz Sharif From Politics Failed, Says His Daughter

Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2023, Islamabad

Attempts to banish Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif from politics have miserably failed, his daughter and senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) party Maryam Nawaz said.

Iran Hopes Prisoner Swap With US Will Happen Today After Assets Unfrozen

Iran Hopes Prisoner Swap With US Will Happen Today After Assets Unfrozen

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 18, 2023, Tehran, Iran

Iran hopes that a prisoner swap with the United States will go ahead Monday, once Tehran gains access to $6 billion frozen by US ally South Korea, the Iranian foreign ministry said.

"Extremely Absurd": China On German Minister Calling Xi Jinping 'Dictator'

"Extremely Absurd": China On German Minister Calling Xi Jinping 'Dictator'

Monday September 18, 2023, Beijing

China has complained to Germany after its foreign minister labelled President Xi Jinping a "dictator", the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday, calling the title "absurd" and an "open political provocation".

3 Injured In Australian University Campus Stabbing

3 Injured In Australian University Campus Stabbing

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 18, 2023, Sydney, Australia

Three people have been injured after a stabbing at an Australian university campus on Monday afternoon, police said.

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Italy, No Immediate Damage Reported

4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Italy, No Immediate Damage Reported

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 18, 2023, Rome

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Italy north of Florence on Monday morning, sending residents into the streets but causing no immediate damage, authorities said.

On Mexico's 'Alien' Mummies, Elon Musk's Response: "It Was Cake All Along"

On Mexico's 'Alien' Mummies, Elon Musk's Response: "It Was Cake All Along"

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday September 18, 2023

The photos and videos of the unusual-looking beings from Mexico have left millions scratching their heads.

China May Soon Jail You For Clothes That "Hurt Feelings" Of Nation

China May Soon Jail You For Clothes That "Hurt Feelings" Of Nation

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 18, 2023, Beijing

Clothing that "hurts the feelings" of the nation could soon be outlawed in China, according to recent draft revisions to legislation, with their vagueness sparking concern over the broad scope for interpretation and enforcement.

Chinese Student Hospitalised With Shattered Skull After Teacher Beats her

Chinese Student Hospitalised With Shattered Skull After Teacher Beats her

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday September 18, 2023

The emergency surgery went on for five hours. Her family claimed that the fragments of the skull bone were visible in tests.

US Man Finds 20 Rattlesnakes Inside His Garage: "This Is Crazy"

US Man Finds 20 Rattlesnakes Inside His Garage: "This Is Crazy"

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday September 18, 2023

In a YouTube video posted the owner of a snake removal service shows rattlesnakes coiled around the heater's base.

US F-35 Fighter Jet Goes Missing After Mid-Flight Emergency

US F-35 Fighter Jet Goes Missing After Mid-Flight Emergency

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Monday September 18, 2023

The planes, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, cost around $80 million each.

Australia Sees "Very Uncommon" Heatwave, Temperatures Set To Break Records

Australia Sees "Very Uncommon" Heatwave, Temperatures Set To Break Records

Reuters | Monday September 18, 2023, Sydney

A spring heatwave across large parts of Australia's southeast, including Sydney, will intensify on Monday, the weather bureau said, with temperatures expected to peak up to 16 degrees Celsius (60 Fahrenheit) above the September average.