Rushdi Abu Alouf was speaking to the BBC News Channel when a loud explosion was heard.

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.

Rescue efforts are hampered by flooding, forcing locals to pull out bodies with their bare hands.

American Claudia Goldin is only the third woman to receive the prestigious economics prize.

Israel has announced a "complete siege" on the Strip in response to Saturday's attacks.

The footage that shows joy turning to horror at an Israeli music festival in the desert.

Sarah Sunny made history after she became India's first deaf lawyer in the Supreme Court.

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices jumped by 4% in Asian trading.