Wildfire in Arizona spreads to over 37,000 acres

A wildfire in the U.S. state of Arizona has spread to 37, 765 acres (152.8 square km) in 10 days with only 6-percent containment so far, authorities said Monday.
Over 15,000 cancer-affected patients died in 2018 in Afghanistan
More than 15,000 cancer-affected patients out of total 20,000 Afghans affected with the disease lost their lives in 2018, said a statement of Afghanistan Public Health Ministry released here.
Egypt's former president Morsi buried in Cairo
Egypt's first democratically elected president Mohamed Morsi was buried in Cairo on Tuesday, his lawyer said, a day after he collapsed in court and died.
Saudi king donates 1 mln USD to ICAO
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has donated 1 million U.S. dollars to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Philippines to purchase more warships to beef up navy
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the acquisition of two brand new warships and other naval assets, Philippine Navy chief Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad said on Monday.
Strong quakes hit China's Sichuan province
At least 11 people are dead and many more are injured, after powerful earthquakes struck China's Sichuan province, late Monday.
Shooting in NBA victory parade in Toronto injures 2
Police in Canada say two people have been shot as a huge crowd gathered in Toronto to celebrate the NBA champions Toronto Raptors.