Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies aged 88

Born on December 5, 1927 in the US state of Massachusetts, King Bhumibol Adulyadej was the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest reigning monarch in Thai history.

Legendary playwright Edward Albee dies at 88

The three time Pulitzer-winning writer of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" died at his home in Montauk, New York.

Famed Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi dies at 88

Abdul Sattar Edhi, the founder of one of Pakistan's biggest charity organisations, the Edhi Foundation, died at the age of 88 in Karachi.

Brazilian bossa nova pioneer Joao Gilberto dies at 88

Brazilian musician Joao Gilberto, who developed bossa nova music and helped turn the style into a worldwide craze, died in his house in Rio de Janeiro, relatives confirmed through messages in social media.

Construction halted at Olympic venue 88 days before games

Brazil's labour department halted construction at Olympic Park & Olympic Village citing the safety of workers.

Iraqi parliament approves 2018 budget of $88 billion

Iraq's parliament on Saturday adopted an $88.5 billion budget for 2018, with Kurdish lawmakers boycotting the vote to protest against a cut in the amount allocated to their autonomous region.

Nobel laureate Toni Morrison dead at 88: family

Morrison wrote 11 novels, many of them touching on life as a black American, in a glittering literary and award-laden career that lasted over six decades.

Spain beat Australia 95-88, secures spot in FIBA World Cup final

Spain last won the World Cup –– the country's only title –– in 2006 while Australia has never won the title.

Best-selling science fiction author Ursula K Le Guin dies at 88

In a career that spanned decades, Le Guin published more than 20 novels, wrote children's books, dozens of short stories, volumes of poetry and collections of essays - but is best remembered for global bestselling "Earthsea" series.

Iran says 25 missing in addition to 20 killed in building collapse

About 88 people, including firefighters, were also injured when the Plasco building caught fire and collapsed.

Tintin's first adventure gets colourful makeover

For the first time in 88 years, ‘Tintin in the Land of the Soviets’ has been published in colour

Daesh claims Pakistan shrine attack as death toll mounts

Pakistan on Thursday closed its border with Afghanistan after the bombing of a Sufi shrine that killed at least 88. Pakistan also launched a nationwide security crackdown on militants.