INDIA: Kerala flood rescue steps up as rains ease
Rescue efforts are being stepped up in the flood-hit Indian state of Kerala, where monsoon rains have eased for now. The India Meteorological Departme
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CYPRUS EgyptAir hijack: Cyprus extradites suspect Seif al-Din Mustafa
An Egyptian man who hijacked a plane and diverted it to Cyprus has been deported to his home country after a two-year extradition battle. Seif al-Din
INDONESIA: Series of quakes rocks Lombok, causing panic
The Indonesian island of Lombok has been shaken by two strong earthquakes, after weeks of tremors that have killed hundreds of people. A magnitude 6.3
ECUADOR: Govt tightens entry rules for Venezuelan migrants
Ecuador has brought in new rules to stop Venezuelan migrants entering the country without a passport, leaving many stranded in neighbouring Colombia.
AFGHANISTAN: President declares Eid ceasefire with Taliban
Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has declared a conditional ceasefire with the Taliban ahead of Eid al-Adha, a Muslim holiday, effective from Mo