The death toll from a strong earthquake in the southern Philippines has risen to seven.
Aftershocks continue across many parts of Mindanao.
The 6.6 magnitude quake hit early yesterday, damaging buildings, toppling power lines and triggering landslides in the central area of the Philippines' southern island.
Authorities said the death toll could rise further because many of the injured were not immediately brought to hospitals.
Iraq investigates attack on military base
A huge blast at a military base in Iraq early on Saturday killed a member of an Iraqi security force.
India begins voting in election as Modi seeks historic third term
India began voting on Friday in the world's largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a historic third term in office on the back of growth, welfare, his personal popularity and Hindu nationalism.
Teenager charged with terrorism over Sydney bishop stabbing
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly stabbing an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney during a church service, Australian police said on Friday, as investigations continued into a riot after the knife attack.
Kenya's military chief among 10 killed in helicopter crash
Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, was among 10 people killed when their military helicopter crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday.
Security Council to vote on Palestinian UN membership
The UN Security Council is due to vote on Thursday on a Palestinian bid for full UN membership.
BRED Abu Dhabi, Presented by Hypebeast, is back April 24-28 in Yas Bay. The line up is next level and locked in.
It arrived: The UAE's First Mega Music Festival at Expo City Dubai!
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The super-star and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Jason Derulo is bringing the heat to Dubai.
