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BEIRUT (AP) — An unseasonal sandstorm swept across the Mideast on Tuesday, blanketing Beirut and Damascus, causing the deaths of at least five people and sending hundreds of others to hospital…

BEIRUT (AP) — An unseasonal sandstorm swept across the Mideast on Tuesday, blanketing Beirut and Damascus, causing the deaths of at least five people and sending hundreds of others to hospital…

BEIRUT (AP) — An unseasonal sandstorm swept across the Mideast on Tuesday, blanketing Beirut and Damascus, causing the deaths of at least five people and sending hundreds of others to hospitals with breathing difficulties, officials said.

Spiraling violence and political uncertainty in Afghanistan has sent civilians like Hosseini Amjadali heading to the safety of Europe.

Mahesh Bhatt to make a film on the lines of Indrani’s case

The US turned a quiet Tuesday into a day to smile about.

European markets jumped higher this morning and stayed that way till the close thanks to US markets surging in the first session after the 3-day Labour Day. 

The FTSE 100 just closed up 1.18%, while the Germany DAX is up 1.81%, the Euro Stoxx 50 is up 1.06% and France's CAC-40 is 1.05% higher.

In London, the biggest risers today were miners Anglo American, up 2.49%, and Glencore, 4.40% higher.

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Three undecided Democratic senators on Tuesday came out in support of the nuclear agreement with Iran, meaning President Barack Obama will avoid the spectacle of a veto fight with Republicans in Congress over the deal.

On Tuesday morning, three undecided Democratic senators — Gary Peters of Michigan, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, and Ron Wyden of Oregon — announced their support of President Obama's nuclear deal with Iran.

Officials from the US Department of Defense claim Russia is building a drone submarine which will be equipped with nuclear weapons against US harbors and coastal cities, media reported on Tuesday.

The family of Freddie Gray, who died after being critically injured in police custody, reached a $6.4 million wrongful death settlement with the city of Baltimore, resolving civil claims about a week after the first hearing in the criminal case against six police officers, officials said Tuesday.

The Telegraph Cycling Podcast discuss the young Dutchman's chances of beating Joaquim Rodríguez and Fabio Aru in the final grand tour of the year

EVANSVILLE, Indiana - More than a dozen student teachers are participating in a pilot partnership between the University of Southern Indiana and Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance (MSI) said Tuesday it has agreed to buy Britain's Amlin, becoming the latest Japanese insurer to launch an overseas acquisition as it faces slowing growth at home.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker whose daughter has struggled with a heroin addiction is planning to introduce more legislation to combat the drug.

Ryan Lochte's radical new rotating turns have been banned in freestyle legs of individual medley events.

Ryan Lochte's radical new rotating turns have been banned in freestyle legs of individual medley events.

Ryan Lochte's radical new rotating turns have been banned in freestyle legs of individual medley events.

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SACRAMENTO, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Glyphosate, the primary ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup and other herbicides, will be labeled as cancer-causing, California's environmental agency said.

A selection of images from around the world.

Artur Mas seeks voter backing for central bank, tax authority and possibly even armed forces

Een nee/nee of nee/ja-sticker tegen ongewenst drukwerk op de brievenbus, maar toch reclame in de bus omdat er ,,aan de bewoners van'' opstaat? De Tweede Kamer heeft dinsdag de regering opgeroepen deze sluiproute aan te pakken.

At least 20 Indian nationals were killed by Saudi-led coalition air strikes on fuel smugglers at Yemen's Hodeidah port on Tuesday.

At least 20 Indian nationals were killed by Saudi-led coalition air strikes on fuel smugglers at Yemen's Hodeidah port on Tuesday.

At least 20 Indian nationals were killed by Saudi-led coalition air strikes on fuel smugglers at Yemen's Hodeidah port on Tuesday.

At least 20 Indian nationals were killed by Saudi-led coalition air strikes on fuel smugglers at Yemen's Hodeidah port on Tuesday.