Over 1,000 Afghan civilians killed in blasts, violence since August 2021 - UN
The majority of deaths were caused by improvised explosive devices including suicide bombings in mosques, education centres and markets.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Around 60 civilians killed in northern Burkina Faso attack - Prosecutor
The civilians were killed by people wearing the uniforms of the Burkinabe armed forces, a local prosecutor said.
Mon Apr 24 2023
At least 97 civilians killed, 365 injured in Sudan - Doctor's trade union
The army appears to gain the upper hand in a bloody power struggle with rival paramilitary forces, pounding their bases with air strikes.
Mon Apr 17 2023
At least 132 civilians killed in Burkina Faso's worst attack in years
The death toll from the worst militant attack in Burkina Faso in recent years has risen to 132.
Sat Jun 05 2021
Civilians killed as Nagorno-Karabakh conflict deepens
The worst fighting in the South Caucasus for nearly 30 years has raised fears of a wider war that could suck in Russia and Turkey.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Civilians, IS fighters killed in west Mosul mosque strike, residents say
The Omar al-Aswad mosque, in the al-Faruq district of the old city centre, was hit by an airstrike, three residents in the same area told Reuters by phone.
Thu Mar 02 2017
10 civilians killed in grenade attack in Afghanistan
Ten members of a family were martyred and four others injured after unknown men hurled two hand grenade into their house in Muruwatkas locality of Badpakh district.
Mon Feb 20 2017
Turkish army says Islamic State attack in Syria's al-Bab killed 30 civilians
Syrian rebels supported by Turkish troops have laid siege to the Islamic State-held town for weeks under the "Euphrates Shield" operation launched by Turkey nearly four months ago.
Mon Dec 26 2016
22 civilians dead in strikes on Syria Qaeda-held town: monitor
A child was among at least 15 civilians killed in air strikes on an Al-Qaeda-held town in northwestern Syria on Friday.
Fri Jul 08 2016
US, Russia announce Syria truce from Saturday
The announcement came a day after the deadliest jihadist attack in Syria's brutal civil war, with 134 people -- mostly civilians -- killed in a series of blasts near Damascus.
Tue Feb 23 2016
Deadly gunbattles in east Ukraine despite autonomy offer
Fierce gunbattles erupted around the Ukrainian rebel stronghold of Donetsk on Wednesday, with two civilians killed.
Wed Sep 17 2014
19 civilians killed in South Sudan deadly clashes
Deadly clashes between rival army factions are spreading in South Sudan, with at least 19 civilians killed in one high-risk town.
Wed Dec 18 2013
6 NATO personnel, 8 civilians killed in Kabul blast
A suicide car bomb attack in Kabul on Thursday killed two NATO soldiers and four NATO contractors.
Thu May 16 2013
Child among four civilians killed in Afghan raid
Four civilians, including a child, were killed in a two-day raid against Taliban insurgents by Afghan.
Thu Mar 28 2013
Yemen weapons depot blast kills 10 civilians
An accidental blast at an ammunition depot in an army camp killed 10 civilians in Yemen's north western Haja province.
Thu Feb 07 2013
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024