A gunman shouting "Kill me!" opened fire from the steps of New York City's Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine just after an outdoor choir performance there on Sunday, and was himself shot dead by police, according to police and a Reuters photographer at the scene.

Gunman shot dead by police at NYC church after concert; no one else wounded

Boko Haram group killed at least 27 people in an attack of "unprecedented savagery" in the town of Toumour, in the southeastern Niger region of Diffa, according to local officials. Between 800 and 1,000 houses, the central market and numerous vehicles were also destroyed in the fire, according to a senior local official.

Boko Haram attack in Niger claims at least 27 lives, several wounded

Fresh clashes have been reported between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh region. This violated the ceasefire agreement which was signed between the two nations.

Fresh clashes reported between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok visited Ethiopia on 13 December, with three senior Sudan government officials reporting that it had a broker's offer for a cease-fire in its northern Tigray region.

Sudanese PM Hamdok made a brief visit to Ethiopia to discuss Tigray conflict

Balakot terror camps targeted by Indian Air Force last year reopens again. These camps to focus on anti-India activities. 2 brothers to Masood Azhar seen at reopening of camp.

Balakot terror camps targeted by Indian Air Force last year, reopens again

A British tourist in Taiwan is now on a mission to clean up the Tamsui river in the Taipei city. One of the island's longest river. This man is unable to travel back to United Kingdom due to travel restrictions during the pandemic.

British tourist stuck in Taiwan leads clean-drive, clean Taipei rivers

Racing pigeons are trained for long-distance races. These pigeons fly for hours for a race. Watch this video to know more.

Pigeon racing enthusiasts fly high, trained for long-distance races

United States' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the infection of COVID-19 for emergency use. This will be the first Coronavirus vaccine to get an approval in the United States of America.

United States' FDA authorises Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

The number of women in jails globally has soared. The number of women in jails has increased by 17% in a decade. Multiple studies have highlighted devastating impact that imprisonment can have on the women's mental health as well as their children.

Number of women in jails soars, 17% more jailed in last 10 years

Multiple rocket attacks have rocked the Afghan capital Kabul. According to the interior ministry 1 person has been killed in the rocket attack and another person has been injured.

News Alert: Multiple rocket attacks rocked Kabul, 1 person dead and 1 wounded

After Russia accused United States-led West of trying to undermine its ties with India, India has replied saying that its relations with Moscow stand on their own merit.

India: Relations with Moscow based on its own merit

Alex Azar, the Health Secretary of the United States, has claimed that country could start its mass vaccination program against COVID-19 pandemic as early as Monday.

US Health Secy: Country could start its mass vaccination program as early as Monday

Balakot terror camps in Pakistan are active again and the same is clearly visible in a recent video that shows Jaish-e-Mohammed linked terrorists training in the area.

Anti-India slogans raised at Balakot terror camps in Pakistan; video surfaces

COVID-19 lockdown resulted in a positive impact on the environment. Watch this video to know more.

COVID-19 lockdown's positive impact on environment

Armed with a microscope, some carving tools and a pencil, an Egyptian artist carves pharanoic statues into tiny tips of pencils. Inspired by a Taiwanese artist who creates similar work, 28-year-old Ibrahim Bilal decided to use this medium to highlight Egyptian history in a unique way.

Egyptian man transforms pencil tips into works of art

Researchers believe they have found a previously unknown species of beaked whale in waters off Mexico's western coast. If confirmed, the new species would mark a significant discovery among giant mammals.

Researchers think they spotted new whale species off Mexico

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (December 10) welcomed President Donald Trump's announcement of a normalization deal between Israel and Morocco as a "historic peace between us."

US brokers deal establishing ties between Israel and Morocco

Australia ordered an enquiry into combatting violent extremism. A parliamentary committee in Australia has announced that it will examine the spread of radical movements.

Australia tackles right-wing terror, probe to target Islamists, Neo-Nazis

South Korea reported nearly 700 new COVID-19 cases. Health authorities announced measures to increase testing. Watch this video to know more.

South Korea reports nearly 700 new COVID-19 cases

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, ASEAN Defence Ministers' meet has become fulcrum of peace and stability.

Rajnath Singh: ASEAN Defence Ministers' meet has become fulcrum of peace and stability

India offers jet trainers to US Navy, pilots use jet trainers before flying the actual planes.

India offers jet trainers to US Navy, New Delhi sends report detailing jet's specification

Mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd should pay restitution to Indigenous Australians affected by its destruction of two ancient rock shelters to expand an iron ore mine, an inquiry panel said on Wednesday.

Inquiry: Rio Tinto should pay restitution for sacred Aboriginal caves blast

An enormous iceberg is heading toward South Georgia Island in the southern Atlantic, where scientists say a collision could devastate wildlife by threatening the food chain.

Giant iceberg on course to collide with south Atlantic penguin colony island

19 Muslims to be cremated against families' wishes in Sri Lanka. Watch this video to know more.

Sri Lanka: 19 Muslims to be cremated against families' wishes

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