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More than 5,000 cameras have been installed in entire Makkah sector covering a radius of 10km around its Grand Mosque

'We are giving up the traditional norm to spread a message of brotherhood'

The ex intelligence contractor has spent three years in exile after initiating the largest data leaks in US history

Every refugee child should have access to 12 years of schooling, says the the youngest-ever Nobel recipient

The standing committee of NPC voted to disqualify deputies for vote buying and bribery during their election process

For the first time in nearly three decades, Iran's 64,000 pilgrims are not attending the hajj in Saudi Arabia

One protester was killed on Monday after police fired on a mob trying to torch a police car, a senior officer said

Four were also injured when a lifeboat became detached from Harmony of the Seas which was docked in Marseille

It sponsored research promoting dietary fat as main cause of heart disease and downplaying role of sugar, says report

We will be praying for all those who have been injured or martyred...the entire Kashmir nation is in mourning

Earlier, Syrian army said it shot down Israeli warplane, drone

Our intention is to secure the strongest possible solution that includes new sanctions as quickly as possible

The women, who are believed to have been spurred by repeated calls by the Islamic State group for attacks in France

Same-sex couples can have civil unions or register their relationships in most states across Australia

Trump, unlike most presidential candidates, has declined to release his tax returns

Rape, abusive relationships, and sex in exchange for money were rife in Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak,

NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is trying to determine whether it was a hate crime motivated by the victim’s...

Muslims mark the holiday by slaughtering animals such as sheep and goats

Parliamentary committee report says sexual bullying had become an expected part of girls' everyday lives

Police arrest 200 protesters in Bangalore to quell violence, which has forced shops, businesses and schools to close

‘I do anticipate the president would veto this legislation when it is presented to him,’ says White House spokesperson

The Democratic nominee for upcoming US presidential elections was diagnosed with lung infection on Friday

Opening comes eight weeks before the November 8 election

Afghan president confirms peace pact will be finalised soon.

Police say they do not have evidence right now that says it's a hate crime

Under the agreement, fighting will halt in areas not held by militants

Twitter said the number of monthly active users have edged up to 313 million

'It isn't really possible to be a proper back bench MP as a former prime minister'

Two people have been reported injured, he said, citing data from emergency rescue authorities

India and United States have 60 days to try to reach an agreement, after which a WTO panel may decide the case

A pass for the VR experience will cost $15

The cartoons showed victims of an earthquake in Italy as types of pasta and blamed the 'mafia' for the 300 deaths

Over 1.8m pilgrims had option of computerised coupons to order sacrifice during Eid holidays without even seeing beast

Court says it has no doubt that defendant acted intentionally and deliberately discriminated against the Muslim client

Turkish officials have blamed the attack on the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)

We look at 13 pictur­es from events around the world

George V Nereaparambil says will continue to buy more if he gets a 'good deal'

The death toll from the disaster rose to 31

Such laws will negatively affect international cooperation to combat terrorism, says GCC Secretary General

Injured in the crush which killed his three companions and around 2,300 others, Kouanda recalls the tragedy

Akar spoke after visiting troops in the Turkish border town of Karkamis

Hardly a day goes by when there's not some kind of reminder, says Allex who was an employee at Dulles Airport

Police have arrested four men from the village and booked them for trespass, rape and murder

British police say 55 people were arrested for aggravated trespass with a significant number of bladed weapons seized

The migrant was being deported to Venice

Shares in the firm -- South Korea's largest by value -- dived 7.11% on the Seoul stock market

Trump argued Iraqi oil proceeds allowed IS to sustain itself

The two ends of the bridge were linked on Saturday

More than 35,500 houses have been damaged, with 69 percent of them completely destroyed

Abdul Rahman al Sudais urges Islamic scholars to work for promotion of inter-faith harmony