California drought: Fast-moving wildfires roar through Simi Valley

A swiftly spreading wildfire roared unchecked through Simi Valley, California, NBC said on Wednesday (11 November). The so-called Brush Fire, is among scores of blazes that have ravaged the drought-stricken western United States this summer, came amid what California fire officials described as unheard of fire behaviour this season. Nov 12, 2015

Jerusalem: Ancient Greek fortress Acra uncovered

After a century of searching, archaeologists say they have found the remnants of an ancient Greek fortress once a centre of power in Jerusalem and a stronghold used to fight a rebellion celebrated in the Jewish holiday Hannukah. Nov 3, 2015