Tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb
Washington. A powerful tornado ripped thorough an Oklahoma City suburb Monday, leveling countless homes and hitting at least two schools, according to local news reports, AFP learnt.

Myanmar president calls for end to communal violence
Washington. Myanmar President Thein Sein urged Monday an end to intercommunal violence and discrimination after hearing a call from US President Barack Obama to put a stop to anti-Muslim attacks, AFP reports.

SARS-like virus claims new life in Saudi: ministry
Riyadh. A Saudi man who had contracted the coronavirus has died, raising the death toll in the kingdom from the SARS-like virus to 16, the health ministry announced on Monday on its Internet website, AFP reports.