At Least 17 Killed in Celebratory Gunfire in Kabul: Reports - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – At least 17 people were killed in celebratory gunfire in Kabul, news agencies said on Saturday, after Taliban sources said their fighters had seized control of Panjshir, the last province in Afghanistan holding out against the group.

Iraq Holds Military Parade to Celebrate Victory over Daesh

Iraq's armed forces held a military parade in Baghdad on Sunday to celebrate the victory announced by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi over the Daesh (also known as ISIL or ISIS) group.

Louvre promenade reopens after brief evacuation ahead of Macron event

The promenade in front of the Louvre Museum was briefly evacuated and later reopened Sunday ahead of an election night event there for the centrist French presidential candidate, police announced.

Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse May Day Protests in Turkey's Istanbul

Turkish police on Monday (May 1) used tear gas to disperse a group of protesters as they sought to defy a ban and march to Istanbul’s Taksim square to celebrate May Day.

Malaysia tourist boat missing with 31 people on board

A boat carrying 31 people, including more than 20 Chinese tourists, has gone missing off the Malaysian coast, maritime authorities say.

Chinese Lunar New Year 4714 kicks off with fireworks, parades

People in China and throughout the rest of the world participated in fireworks shows and parades to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year.

Europe ramps up security measures as it gets ready to ring in the New Year

European countries were on Saturday getting ready to ring in the New Year amid heightened security measures faced with a looming terror threat.

Australia kicks off global New Year party in defiance of terror threat

Australia rang in the new year Sunday with a spectacular fireworks display in Sydney, sending rainbow-colored showers into the night sky and defying the global terror attacks that cast a pall over 2016.

Citizens of Aleppo take to streets, express joy over expelling terrorism from the city

Citizens of Aleppo took to the streets  on Thursday following the announcement of the Army General command restoration of security and stability to the city after liberating it form terrorism and terrorists.

Battle for Aleppo nears end as syrian forces take control

The four-year battle for the Syrian city of Aleppo appears to be nearing an end, with government forces taking control.

Russia foils ‘terrorists attacks’ from Turkey, Syria

Russia has foiled a string of plots ordered by “international terrorist organizations” active in Syria and Turkey, the FSB intelligence agency said Wednesday, adding that several suspects had been arrested.

Indian PM visits temple hit by massive blast. Over 110 people were killed at least 390 others injured in the incident.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flew to Kollam district in the southern state Kerala, where a doomed temple was devastated by a massive explosion and fire.

Fire at Kerala's Puttingal temple leaves dozens dead

In India in a fire that broke out in the temple, killing at least 75 people and more than 200 injured, according to the magazine India Today.

Chinese New Year 4713: Spring Festival celebrated across China

From the southernmost islands to the icebound provinces in the north, people across China are celebrating the lunar new year, or Spring Festival which falls on Monday.

Reports Of Terrorism Mar New Year Celebrations Worldwide

Reports of thwarted terrorist attacks in Munich, New York, France, and other places marred celebrations of the New Year worldwide.

Vienna to have strong police presence during New Year Eve celebrations

The Austrian capital is to witness a sizeable police presence during New Year's Eve celebrations in light of recent warnings over potential terror threats.

Bruselas cancela las festividades de año nuevo por la amenaza terrorista

Bruselas cancela las festividades de año nuevo y el lanzamiento de fuegos artificiales por la amenaza terrorista, informa AFP.

UN chief commends China's role in world peace

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended China's contributions to world peace and security on the eve of a grand military parade in the heart of Beijing to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of Second World War.

China rejects Japan's comments over Ban's China visit

China on Tuesday rejected Japan's comments expressing displeasure about UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's plans to attend China's V-Day celebrations.

UN chief defends China parade trip to attend China's V-Day celebrations on Sept. 3.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday that the international community recognizes China's contribution and sacrifice in the Second World War, and it is very important now for the world to learn from the past lessons and look forward in order to build a better world.