Airstrikes kill 7 militants in Afghan northern province

Jan 16,2019

16 January

M-5.9 quake hits S. Philippines, no damage expected
Jan 16
A moderate magnitude-5.9 earthquake hit the southern Philippines early on Wednesday morning, but no damage was expected, state seismologists said.
Hamas released 3 Italians held at UN office in Gaza
Jan 16
Three Italians working for the Italian embassy were released by Hamas on Tuesday night after being held at an office of the United Nations (UN) in Gaza for two days, local media reported.
Deadly terror attack in Nairobi
Jan 16
Multiple casualties are being reported after an armed group stormed an upscale hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
Clouds seeded in Bangkok to tackle air pollution
Jan 16
The Thai government has launched an initiative to seed clouds as part of measures to tackle the country's serious air pollution.
British PM faces confidence vote after Brexit humiliation
Jan 16
Prime Minister Theresa May will on Wednesday face a confidence vote after MPs overwhelmingly rejected her deal to leave the European Union, leaving Britain with no plan as it hurtles towards Brexit on March 29.
Canada warns of China travel risk after death sentence
Jan 15
Canada is warning citizens to "exercise a high degree of caution" when travelling to China after a Canadian man was sentenced to death on drug trafficking charges.