Airstrikes kill 11 militants in N. Afghanistan

MAIMANA, Afghanistan, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Up to 11 militants loyal to the armed Taliban group were killed, following government forces airstrikes in Afghanistan northern Faryab province on Jan. 13,
14 killed in traffic accident in western Sudan
At least 14 people were killed on Sunday in a traffic accident in western Sudan, an official of Sudanese North Darfur State said.
Runaway Saudi teen settles in Canada after being granted asylum
A "very, very happy" Saudi teenager who caused a sensation by defying her family and seeking asylum abroad was welcomed with open arms in Toronto Saturday at the end of a dramatic but exhausting international odyssey.
Media watchdog condemns 'yellow vest' attacks on journalists
Reporters Without Borders on Sunday called on those who speak for France's "yellow vest" protesters to condemn numerous attacks and threats against journalists across the country during the latest round of anti-government demonstrations.
Israel attacks Iranian targets in Syria
Israel's Prime Minister says the country's military carried out an airstrike on Iranian targets in Syria.
Polish politician stabbed
The mayor of Poland's northern city of Gdansk is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed at a charity event.
Four men found in Shimane to return to N.Korea
Police in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, on Sunday transferred to immigration officials four men found in a wooden boat that drifted ashore.