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Iraq Parliament Demands US Troop Ouster After Killing of Top Iraqi Military Figure Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis

After a procession that made its way across various Iraqi cities on Saturday, the remains of the Iranians, plus those of Muhandis and another Hashed member, were flown to Iran where mourners packed the streets to pay tribute to them.

Donald Trump Threatens Iran of ‘Major Retaliation’ if Tehran Launches Attacks

He also said he would impose "very big sanctions" on Iraq if it follows through on a parliament vote in support of US troops being expelled from the country amid anger over the death of Soleimani in a drone strike near Baghdad's international airport.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Statue in Malmo Vandalised Again

In November, a day after his investment in Hammarby, Ibrahimovic filed a 'hate crime' complaint after the statue was attacked with fire and paint and the word 'Judas' daubed across the front door of his Stockholm home. In the latest incident the statue had collapsed against the barrier protecting it, its feet partially chopped off.

Iraq MPs to Meet on US Troop Ouster After Commander Qasem Soleimani Killing

The near-simultaneous attacks seemed to be the first phase of promised retaliation for the US precision drone strike that killed Iran's Major General Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, deputy head of Iraq's Hashed al-Shaabi.

Iran FM Mohammad Javad Zarif Says Targeting Cultural Sites a 'War Crime', After US President Donald Trump Threat

Iran's top diplomat said any decision to target the country's cultural sites would be a 'war crime', hours after US President Donald Trump threatened such action in a tweet.

K-Pop Star Lisa's Fans Lash at Thai Cafe After Owner For Making Lewd Comments About The 'Blackpink' Member

Her post, which showed her posing on the yellow seats of the retro-themed diner, drew more than 3.5 million likes and 20,500 comments. But what should have been a New Year's boon to the cafe quickly turned sour after the owner made lewd comments about her visit, attempting to sell the furniture she sat on and the cutlery she used.

Saudi Arabia 'Not Consulted' by Washington Over US Drone Strike to Kill Iran General Qasem Soleimani

Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry echoed a similar call for restraint at the weekend and King Salman emphasised the need for measures to calm tensions in a phone call on Saturday with Iraqi President Barham Saleh.

World's Largest Flower Rafflesia Arnoldii's Biggest Specimen Found in Indonesia (View Pic)

It was named Rafflesia after British colonialist Sir Stamford Raffles who spotted one in Indonesia in the early 19th Century. The species grows in several Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines where a 100 centimetre specimen was recorded.

US-Iran Tension: Pro-Iran Faction Urges Iraqi Troops 'Get Away' From US Forces in Bases

Moments later, two rockets slammed into an Iraqi base where American troops are deployed, security sources said. The Iraqi military confirmed the missile attacks in Baghdad and on Balad base and said there were no casualties.

Amid US-Iran Tension, Al-Shabaab Group Militants Attack US-Kenya Military Base

The group said there had been both Kenyan and American casualties, however this could not be immediately verified. Al-Shabaab said the attack was part of its "Al-Quds (Jerusalem) shall never be Judaized" campaign -- a term it first used during an attack on the upscale Dusit hotel complex in Nairobi in January last year that left 21 people dead.

President Donald Trump Warns Will Hit Iran Harder Than Ever Before if US Attacked

President Donald Trump warned Saturday night that the United States would hit Iran harder than ever before if Tehran retaliates to the assassination of one of its top generals.

US-Iran Tension: 'Iranian Hackers' Claim Breach of US Government Website in Revenge for Killing Top Military Commander Qasem Soleimani

A group claiming to be hackers from Iran breached the website of a little-known US government agency on Saturday and posted messages vowing revenge for Washington's killing of top military commander Qasem Soleimani.

New Zealand Call Emergency Services After Australia Bushfires Smoke Turns Sky Orange

In recent days the smoke had covered much of the South Island, making usually pristine white glaciers appear brown. It has now moved north and blanketed much of the top half of the North Island, home to around two million people.

Iraq: Two Mortar Rounds Hit Baghdad's Green Zone, Two Rockets Slam Into Base Housing US Troops: Reports

Two rockets on Saturday hit Iraq''s Al-Balad air base, where US troops are stationed, while two mortars hit Baghdad''s Green Zone, a high-security enclave housing the US embassy

Novak Djokovic Beats Kevin Anderson to Give Serbia Opening ATP Cup Win in Brisbane

The two men traded blows for two hours, 19 minutes before Djokovic emerged victorious 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (8/6) in front of a huge number of Serbian fans at the Queensland Tennis Centre. Earlier, Serbian number two Dusan Lajovic outlasted rising South African star Lloyd Harris 3-6, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3.

Iran Says US Has Asked for 'Proportionate Response' to Qasem Soleimani’s Killing

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed Soleimani, the commander of its Quds Force foreign operations arm, had been killed on Friday in a US air strike near Baghdad airport.

Iraq PM Adil Abdul-Mahdi Attends Mourning Procession in Baghdad for Commanders Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis Killed in US Airstrike

The dignitaries then accompanied the coffins into the Green Zone for an official ceremony. Soleimani and Mohandis were killed along with eight others in a precision drone strike early Friday as they drove away from Baghdad international airport in two vehicles.

Iran Threatens Revenge as It Mourns Killing of Its Top Commanders by US

US Strikes on Iran: Tens of Thousands Rally in Tehran Against American ‘Crimes’, Chant ‘Death to America’ Holding Posters of Slain Commander Qasem Soleimani

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed the commander of its Quds Force foreign operations arm had been killed by US forces in Baghdad. Women and men, many of them elderly, took part in the procession, some holding up portraits of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran Warns of 'Severe Revenge' After US Kills Top General Qassem Soleimani

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed the commander of its Quds Force foreign operations arm had been killed by US forces in Baghdad, with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denouncing it as a 'dangerous escalation'.