One guard dead, five hurt in attack as Iran holds anniversary
One member of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards was killed and five were wounded in an attack on a base in southeastern Iran on Saturday, Iranian media reported, as the country holds official celebrations on the 40th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution.
Iran unveils long-range cruise missile on anniversary of revolution
Iran unveiled a new cruise missile with a range of 1,300 km (800 miles) on Saturday, state television reported, as the Middle Eastern country displays its achievements during celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution
One killed, five wounded in attack in southeast Iran: state TV
One person was killed and five wounded in an attack on a paramilitary Basij base in southeastern Iran, state television reported on Saturday.
Part of eastern Australia hit by once-in-a-century floods, braces for more rain
Once-in-a-century flooding in part of the eastern Australian state of Queensland looks set to worsen as the nation’s weather bureau on Saturday warned of more heavy rain in the area.
Venezuela opposition rally to keep up pressure on Maduro
Venezuela’s opposition supporters will hold rallies across the country on Saturday to show backing for self-proclaimed president Juan Guaido and to protest against the increasingly isolated socialist leader Nicolas Maduro.
Three women who could be Modi’s biggest nightmare in India’s election
Three powerful women politicians, each from a very different section of Indian society, may pose a big threat to the chances of Prime Minister Narendra Modi winning a second term in a general election due by May.
Part of Australia’s Queensland hit by once-in-a-century floods, braces for more rain
Once-in-a-century flooding in part of the eastern Australian state of Queensland looks set to worsen as the nation’s weather bureau on Saturday warned of more heavy rain in the area.
Brazil’s lower house reelects pro-reforms Maia as head
Brazil’s lower house of Congress reelected on Friday by a vast majority Rodrigo Maia, from the Democratas party, for a new two-year term as president of the chamber.
Four Libyan soldiers die in first clash of force’s southward push
At least four Libyan soldiers were killed on Friday when forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar fought with a local armed group as they sought to expand south, military officials said, with the World Health Organization putting the overall death toll at 14.
Two men shot in incidents in Northern Ireland’s Londonderry: police
Northern Ireland police said on Friday two men were shot in “paramilitary style attacks” at about 8 p.m. in two locations in the Ballymagroarty area of Londonderry.
