12 arrested in HK linked to handover ceremony

Hong Kong police say they have arrested 12 people who allegedly tried to obstruct a ceremony to mark the 22nd anniversary of the territory's handover to China.
8 killed, dozens missing as boat capsizes in NW Pakistan
Eight dead bodies retrieved from a lake after a boat carrying over 50 people capsized in Pakistan's northwest Haripur city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local media and officials said Thursday.
One dead, 5 injured after truck ploughs into crowd in Kyaukpadaung
One person was killed and seven others injured after being hit by a speeding truck in Kyaukpadaung Township, Mandalay Region.
Ownerless dried elephant skins seized in Yekyi Township
Approximately 52 viss of ownerless dried elephant skins were confiscated in Yekyi Township, Ayeyawady Region on 30 June, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Haul of drugs worth Ks. 2.1 billion busted in Taungoo
A local anti-drug squad seized a massive haul of drugs during a car search in Taungoo, Bago Region on 1 July, reported by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Fire breaks out in Moekaung Tsp.
A fire broke out at about 3:50 am this morning and destroyed two houses in Natkyigone Ward in Moekaung Tsp, Kachin State.
34 killed, 68 injured as blast rocks Kabul: local media
Up to 34 people have been confirmed dead and 68 injured people have been taken to hospitals after a powerful blast rocked Kabul in the morning rush hour on Monday,