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Hassan Rouhani pledges swift help after earthquake kills over 400, leaves thousands homeless

Thousands of homeless Iranians sought shelter from bitter cold on Tuesday as President Hassan Rouhani promised swift help after a major earthquake that killed more than 400 people.

Sierra Leone mudslides: Death toll crosses 400 with 600 people still missing, says Red Cross

More than 400 people have died in mudslides and flooding in Sierra Leone with 600 people still missing in the stricken capital, the Red Cross said.

Bodies of 19 Egyptian migrants found in Libyan dessert

The decomposed bodies of 19 Egyptian migrants were found in the Libyan desert overnight after the truck in which they were smuggled into the country overturned, the Red Crescent said Monday

UN suspends all humanitarian convoys in Syria following attack on trucks delivering aid

The UN said Tuesday it had suspended all humanitarian aid convoys in Syria after a deadly air raid hit trucks delivering aid near Aleppo, killing a Red Crescent staff member and civilians.

MEA confirms abduction of 40 Indian workers in Iraq

MEA spokesman Syed Akbaruddin has confirmed that 40 Indians in Mosul, Iraq have been abducted, based on information received from international agencies.