N Korea denies torturing US student Warmbier: KCNA
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Donald Trump nominates NFL team owner Woody Johnson as envoy to Britain
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced he will formally nominate Republican fundraiser and American football team owner Woody Johnson to be his…
‘It’s a girl!’: Tokyo zoo announces baby panda’s sex
A baby panda recently born in Japan is a girl, a Tokyo zoo said today, adding that the little cub appeared to be in good health. Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo celebrated the…
Mosul ‘liberation’ in a few days: Iraqi PM
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Iran nuclear chief warns US over support for Saudi Arabia
Ali Akbar Salehi, who helped negotiate 2015 deal, says US risks upsetting balance of power in Middle East…
Facebook launches initiative to fight online hate speech
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In major blow to Brazil, US suspends meat product imports
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In a major blow to Brazil, the United States on Thursday announced the immediate suspension of all imports of beef products from Latin…
Report: Kim Jong-un Taking Security Precautions, ‘Living In Fear’ Of US Decapitation Team
The Korea Herald reported Thursday North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is so fearful of being assassinated by U.S. Navy Seals, he will only travel at night and use cars belonging to his subordinates, Newsweek reported. In a…
Tropical Storm Cindy comes ashore in southwest Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS — Gulf Coast states were in for a third day of rough weather as Tropical Storm Cindy sloshed ashore early Thursday in southwestern Louisiana.…
Suicide car bomb in southern Afghanistan kills at least 29
A huge suicide car bombing struck Thursday outside a bank in Afghanistan&aposs southern Helmand province, targeting Afghan troops and government employees…
North Korea calls Trump a ‘psychopath’
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Militants escape after holding 31 hostage at school in Philippines
Philippine troops patrol a grassy area near the frontline in Marawi on Mindanao. file Pic/AFP The Philippine military said Islamist militants fled from a…
Juror: 2 holdouts blocked conviction in Bill Cosby trial
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby&aposs sexual assault trial ended in a hung jury on Saturday because two holdouts refused to convict the 79-year-old comedian…
FBI Investigating After Officer Stabbed In Neck At Flint Airport
Following a knife attack on a Michigan airport police officer Wednesday by a man yelling “Allahu Akbar,” the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) said it is…
Prime Minister Theresa May Unveiled Plan Of Action During Queen Elizabeth’s Speech
After losing her majority in the recent election — Prime Minister Theresa May unveiled a diluted plan of action Wednesday that included the colossal legislation…
Russian defense minister’s plane buzzed over Baltic by NATO jet: TASS
A plane carrying Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was buzzed by a NATO F-16 fighter jet as it flew over the Baltic Sea, but was chased away by a Russian…
The Latest: Queen to outline UK government plans
LONDON (AP) — The Latest on the Queen’s Speech outling UK government program (all times local): 11:00 a.m. Queen Elizabeth II will outline the government’s…
Russia Registers 9 Ceasefire Violations in Syria Over Past 24 Hours – MoD
Russian party of the Russia-Turkey Commission on violations of the Joint Agreement registered nine cases of violations of the ceasefire regime in Syria. ...…
Nearly 3 lakh perform yoga at one place, set world record
People perform yoga on International Yoga day in Ahmedabad, India, June 21, 2017. REUTERS Nearly three lakh people, led by Ramdev, turned up at GMDC ground here…
Australia to resume airstrikes against IS targets soon
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Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns
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Red Cross App Helps Refugees in Italy Find Food Banks, Doctors, More
The Red Cross launched a smartphone app Tuesday to help refugees and migrants arriving in Italy access information and services, including medical,…
Lightning strikes kill 22 in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh—Lightning strikes have killed at least 22 people in Bangladesh in the last 48 hours, authorities said Tuesday, a week after monsoon rains…
RAAF halts air strikes over Syria after Russia threat
The RAAF has halted air operations over Syria amid rising tensions with Russia, after the United States shot down a Syrian regime fighter jet. Defence said in a…
Democrats seek first big win of Trump era today in Georgia
(CNN)Progressives poured $23 million into Jon Ossoff’s campaign. House Democrats‘ campaign arm sent a team to Georgia to organize the sixth congressional…
Worst global coral bleaching event eases, as experts await next one
US researchers believe worst event on record is ending but fear coral won’t recover in time before oceans warm again…
Inmate shoots 2 Tennessee courthouse officers, takes his own life
A courthouse became a crime scene when an inmate wrestled a gun from law enforcement and shot two deputies before taking off into the streets from the Coffee…
Woman gang-raped, thrown out of car in Greater Noida
[India], June 20 (ANI): A woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving car in Sohna, Haryana, before she was thrown out in Greater Noida. An investigation has…
Temperatures Close To Record Highs During Heat Wave Across Southwest US
Airlines were already canceling flights in Arizona and officials were urging people to be careful around concrete, playground equipment, and vehicle interiors…
79 now believed to have died in London high-rise fire
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Iran launches missile attack on ‘Takfiri terrorists’ in Syria
Tehran, June 19: Iran‘s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on Sonday targeted the “terrorists” command centers in Syria‘s Deir ez-Zor with its missiles. The attack…
Is Finsbury park attack a hate crime or an act of terrorism?
In the absence of a universal definition, how can one decide if an attack is an act of terrorism or hate crime? ……
Everything you need to know about why Julian Assange is still in the Ecuadorian embassy
Julian Assange has now been holed-up in London’sEcuadorian embassy for five years, but what took him there and why is he so controversial? Here’s everything…
Marine Le Pen elected French MP but her far-right FN party faces debacle
France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen won a seat in parliament for the first time on Sunday, but it was a bittersweet victory that masked an electoral…
Pakistan Cricket Team Shocks India To Win Champions Trophy
Cricket fans in Pakistan celebrated their team’s victory over archrival India in the Champions Trophy final, one of the country’s biggest wins ever in the…
Iraqi troops move into Mosul’s Old City, last IS stronghold
BAGHDAD — U.S.-backed Iraqi troops pushed into the last Islamic State stronghold in Mosul on Sunday, an Iraqi commander said, formally launching the final…
Succession battle for 2019 and the Nigerian economy
The style of politics being played in the present administration among members of PresidentMuhammadu Buhari kitchen cabinet may have grave consequences on the…
Cops nab 10,561 for illegal gambling from Feb to June
A TOTAL of 10,561 persons allegedly involved in illegal gambling activities were arrested by the Philippine National Police (PNP) from February to June 16, 2017…
Moon appoints new Foreign Minister Kang despite opposition objections
President Moon Jae-in appointed his new foreign minister Sunday despite strong objections from opposition parties. The appointment came after the opposition-led…
Portugal fire: 25 people killed as forest fire sweeps over road
More than 20 people have been killed in forest fires in central Portugal, many of them trapped in their cars as flames swept over a road. Portuguese radio…
Man jailed for Facebook post of London fire victim
London, June 18 (IANS) Posting horrifying pictures of a Grenfell Tower victim on Facebook has landed a man in jail in Britain. Omega Mwaikambo, 43, was…
Trump Rolling Back Obama Policy on Cuba Travel and Trade Policies
President Donald Trump announced significant changes to the AmericanCuba accord from former President Barack Obama that will ban tourist travel to the island, restating the 56-year-old trade embargo along with a wide…
London fire: Queen Elizabeth issues somber message after site visit
London (CNN)As London mourned the victims of a building inferno that left 30 people dead, Queen Elizabeth reflected on the somber national mood Saturday, a day…
Russia set for World Cup stress test in Confederations Cup
SAINT PETERSBURG: Russia faces a stress test of its readiness to host the 2018 World Cup as the Confederations Cup kicks off Saturday amid concerns over…
Coroner reveals Carrie Fisher died from sleep apnea and other causes
The exact cause of Carrie Fisher‘s death has not been determined, but several factors have been named, including sleep apnea. The Los Angeles County…
Dismembered bodies, shootout rock Mexican resort Cancun
Three dismembered bodies stuffed in suitcases were found Friday in Cancun, hours after the Mexican resort town was rocked by a shootout and police chase that…
‘Chronic Lyme disease’ treatments ineffective, scathing CDC report finds
Many may recognize the term “chronic Lyme disease,” but the treatments may be lesser known and dangerous, according to a new report issued by the CDC. ...…
Should Sierra Leone have a national unity government in 2018? – A rejoinder
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Turkey steps up efforts to end Qatar dispute
MAKKAH: Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday for talks with KingSalman, continuing efforts to resolve the Gulf’s biggest…
The Queen and Prince William visit sports centre that helped Grenfell Tower survivors
The pair looked sombre as they arrived at the sports centre (Picture: PA) The Queen and Prince William have visited a sports centre that has been transformed…
Malaysia’s first lady linked to jewellery worth $30 mn bought with 1MDB funds
Nearly $30 million of funds stolen from scandal-hit 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) was used to buy jewellery for the prime minister’s wife, including…
Leonardo DiCaprio returns a Picasso as US investigates 1MDB scandal
US actor willingly returns picture and Marlon Brando’s Oscar, given to him by a financier linked to Malaysian fund…
China, South Korea put missile rift on hold to join AIIB meeting
Seoul: Putting aside a rift over a US anti-missile system, top officials from China and South Korea were attending a meeting of a China-backed Asian lending…
Woman hangs by her teeth from helicopter over Niagara Falls
In what sounds like a nightmare for anyone who is scared of heights, the wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda hung from a…
China Plans To Try To Grow Potatoes On The Moon
China will try to find out if it’s possible to grow potatoes on the moon next year, IFL Science reports. As reported by the Chongqing Morning Post, China is…
British Parliament Will Launch Prime Minister’s Policy Program
Britain’s government said Thursday it would launch Prime Minister Theresa May’s policy program next week, showing determination that she will stay in power…
Amnesty Launches Campaign To Free Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi After 5-Year Imprisonment
Five years ago this week, Saudi Arabian authorities arrested blogger Raif Badawi, 33, for his views on the country’s society in his blog, Free Saudi Liberals…
Australia’s Turnbull mocks US President Trump in leaked audio
(CNN)Malcolm Turnbull‘s next phone call with Donald Trump could be awkward. The Australian Prime Minister mocked his US counterpart in a speech Wednesday night…
Pak PM Nawaz Sharif appears before panel probing family wealth
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appeared before a panel investigating his family’s wealth on Thursday, the first time a Pakistani prime minister has been grilled by…
‘A reckoning for our species’: the philosopher prophet of the Anthropocene
Timothy Morton wants humanity to give up some of its core beliefs, from the fantasy that we can control the planet to the notion that we are ‘above’ other…
Japan passes controversial anti-terror law despite protests
Japan passed a controversial anti-terror law on Thursday that sparked street protests and warnings from critics that it would stomp on citizens’ privacy…
DeVos Delays Obama Regulation Targeting Fraud From Non-Profit Colleges
The Trump administration announced they were pausing two rules from the Obama administration that was aimed at helping protect students from predatory moves…
Grenfell Tower in Kensington, West London, looked like a scene from hell as a fire ripped through the building early this morning
London fire – First pictures inside Grenfell Tower show body in lobby after desperate fight to extinguish blaze that killed at least six
Trapped residents jumped from the burning building while others lashed bedsheets together in a desperate attempt to escape the flames
Munich, home to BMW, considers diesel ban to tackle pollution
FRANKFURT, June 14 (Reuters) – Munich, home to German carmaker BMW, is considering banning diesel vehicles because of “shocking” nitrogen oxides emissions in…
13 jawans injured in series of militant attacks in Kashmir
Srinagar: Militants on Tuesday carried out a series of attacks on security forces in South Kashmir, injuring 13 jawans in a span of four hours. The…
Democrats squabble behind closed doors over Trump impeachment plan
Democrats in Congress almost always unite when it comes to opposing President Donald Trump, but strategy sessions are reportedly blowing up over California…
Serbia to sue NATO for use of depleted uranium munitions in 1999 bombing
Serbia has formed an international legal team to file a lawsuit against NATO over its alleged use of depleted uranium munitions during its three-month bombing…
Why Afghanistan? Fighting a War for the War System Itself
President Donald Trump is hesitating to agree to thousands of additional troops for the war in Afghanistan as recommended by his secretary of defense and…
Trump Gives Defense Secretary Mattis Authority To Set Afghan Troop Levels
U.S. President Donald Trump has given the authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, which could potentially lead to more…
Northam Beats Sanders-Backed Perriello In Democratic Primary For Virginia Governor
Ralph Northam, the candidate endorsed by VirginiaDemocrats, won the state’s Democratic primary election on Tuesday night, after Decision Desk HQ called the…
Nearly 1000 anti-Putin demonstrators arrested in Moscow and St Petersburg
Tens of thousands of protesters held anti-corruption rallies across Russia today in a new show of defiance by an opposition that the Kremlin had once dismissed as ineffectual and marginalised. The protests in Russia were…
Spain’s government faces no confidence vote over graft
MADRID: Spain’s government on Tuesday faced a vote of no confidence tabled by the far-left Podemos to denounce a series of corruption scandals that have…
Irish PM Enda Kenny to resign later
Enda Kenny came to power at a time of great uncertainty for the Republic of Ireland and Europe as a whole. He was elected taoiseach (Irish prime minister) in…
Heavy rains kill at least 46 in Bangladesh
DHAKA // Heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 46 people in south-east Bangladesh, most of them buried under landslides, authorities said on Tuesday. Police…
Police officer, others injured in Munich subway shooting
BERLIN (AP) — Several people were injured, including a police officer, in a shooting early Tuesday at a Munich subway station, police said. Munich police said…
Britains’ May to holds talks with DUP to secure deal
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Venezuela Court Sides With Maduro Over Constitutional Rewrite
Venezuela’s Supreme Court voted Monday to reject a motion that would prohibit the nation’s president, Nicolas Maduro, from rewriting its constitution. The…
US arrests former Panama president sought for extradition
US authorities have arrested former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli on an extradition warrant from his country. US Marshals…
Giant panda cub born at Tokyo zoo
A giant panda at a zoo in central Tokyo gave birth on Monday, five years after her first cub was found dead just days after it was born. The 11-year-old Shin…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Sharif to appear before probe panel
Pakistan‘s prime minister will appear before an anti-corruption investigation commission over allegations against his family, a government minister…
Boko Haram kills eight in dawn ambush: militia
Kano: Boko Haram gunmen killed eight members of a civilian militia force on Sunday, hiding in trees and opening fire as they waited for troops to go on a joint…
Plane lands safely in Sydney with hole in engine casing
SYDNEY — A plane heading to Shanghai returned safely to Sydney after an in-flight problem left a gaping…
British PM Theresa May seeks lifeline after bruising election result
London (CNN)UK Prime Minister Theresa May, clinging on in Downing Street, will appeal for the support of her members of parliament (MPs) Monday, after losing…
Qatar’s ties with Iran and Islamist groups
DUBAI: The political crisis engulfing Qatar stems from accusations by its Arab neighbors that it supports terrorism. Qatar denies the allegations, but its ties…
UK household spending falls for first time since 2013
Pressures from rising prices and political uncertainty see drop in spending across clothing, household goods, food and transport…
American forces join Philippine troops to end Marawi siege
Manila: US special forces are helping the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to end a siege of the southern town of Marawi by militants allied to Islamic…
London Bridge Attacker Tried to Rent Larger Truck
The carnage of the London Bridge attack could have been worse: One of the attackers tried to rent a larger truck that could have killed more people, but his…
Trump Walks All Over Tillerson On Qatar Dispute
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called on Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to end their blockade of Qatar on Friday. He then went over…
Roman Polanski’s Sexual Assault Victim Asks Judge To End Case Against Director
Roman Polanski‘s sexual assault victim asked a judge Friday to end the 40-year-old case against the fugitive director, but there was no indication her plea…
Prosecution Rests Case In Bill Cosby’s Trial
Prosecutors wrapped up their case against Bill Cosby on Friday, saving until practically the very end the comedian’s damaging, decade-old testimony about giving…
British Police Discover Huge Cannabis Factory In Forgotten Nuclear Bunker
After receiving an anonymous tip, Wiltshire police in the United Kingdom discovered an underground bunker that was producing £2 million worth of cannabis a year…
Trump Administration Warned Over Hatch Act Violation On Social Media
The social media director for President Donald Trump, Dan Scavino violated the Hatch Act when he tweeted a call for Trump allies to oust a Republican…
UK election: May to seek permission to form government
Theresa May is to visit Buckingham Palace at 12.30pm to seek permission from the Queen to form a government, a Downing Street spokesman said. She has come under…
U.S. Foils Hezbollah Plot To Attack American, Israeli Targets in New York and Panama
U.S. authorities have charged two operatives belonging to the Lebanese Shiite militant group Hezbollah with terrorism offenses, accused of plotting to target…
Juncker: EU needs stronger defence arm
EU nations must step up their military co-operation as they cannot simply rely on the US to defend them, EU…
Shutdown, restrictions disrupt life in Kashmir
Srinagar—Normal life in several parts of Kashmir was disrupted Friday as authorities imposed restrictions on the movement of people and a strike call given by…
America won’t be dictated by others on climate: Trump
America will continue to lead the world on environmental protection but would not be dictated by others on this issue, President Donald Trump has said as he…
Astronomers Find Clues To Origins Of Life On Distant Star
The same week we learned that the human species may be older than was previously believed, it was disclosed that two teams of astronomers report that they have…
Twelve dead after IS attack on Iranian parliament
At least 12 people died and dozens more were injured when terrorists stormed the Iranian parliament and the mausoleum of its modern founder yesterday. Islamic State claimed it was behind the attacks, the first by the…
What’s Next for NASA’s New Astronaut Class?
NASA has welcomed a dozen more people into its astronaut family, but the new additions aren’t ready to launch just yet. ...…
May’s bid for stronger Brexit hand at stake in UK election
London — Britons began voting on Thursday in an election called by Prime Minister Theresa May to strengthen her hand in looming Brexit talks, with her personal…
‘Burn her alive’: US reporter tells RT about death threats from Venezuela opposition protesters
A US journalist covering mass opposition protests in Venezuela told RT she received numerous death threats during her work on the ground. She says protesters…
S&P downgrades Qatar’s debt rating
Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) — Standard & Poor’s downgraded Qatar’s debt on Wednesday as the riyal currency fell to an 11-year low amid signs that portfolio…
Iran: Trump’s reaction to deadly attacks is ‘repugnant’
Foreign minister Javad Zarif rejects statement by US president that Iran fell victim ‘to the evil they promote’. ...…
Japanese firms plan to launch self-driving cargo ships within decade
Shipbuilders and shipping firms believe autonomous ships will reduce accidents by removing potential for human error…
Farc weapons handover begins in Colombia, Timochenko announces
Farc rebels in Colombia say they have handed over 30% of their arms to United Nations (UN…
Eight People Have Been Wounded By Multiple Attackers in a Shooting at Iran’s Parliament
(TEHRAN, Iran) — Iran’s state TV says four attackers were involved in a parliament shooting that is still underway, and that eight people have been wounded. The state TV report did not provide further…
South Korea suspends THAAD deployment
Seoul (CNN)South Korea‘s new government has suspended the deployment of a controversial US missile defense system that strained relations with China and angered…
China to set up military bases in Pakistan – Pentagon report
Beijing’s global military ambitions are growing, the annual report says, as the nation seeks to counter American primacy…
Russian fighter intercepts US bomber over Baltic Sea
Russia scrambled a fighter jet to intercept a nuclear-capable U.S. B-52 strategic bomber it said was flying over the Baltic Sea near its border. ...…
Uber dismisses over 20 employees after law firm’s probe
DETROIT >> Uber has fired more than 20 employees after a law firm investigated complaints of sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and other violations of…
Trump’s stunning response to the Middle East diplomatic crisis
The explosion of tensions threatens U.S. interests in the region, though Trump’s tweets seem not to acknowledge that. ...…
Bid to use forensic science to tackle wildlife crime
The event, being held outside the US for the first time, focuses on how scientists can best support wildlife crime investigations, from illegal timber…
Opioid Overdose Epidemic Kills At Least 4 In Georgia
Dozens of overdoses and four deaths in central and southern parts of Georgia appear to be linked to potentially lethal substances in opioid painkillers sold on…
Trump’s populist wing on the rise
Washington (CNN)So much for the eclipse of the Steve Bannon wing of the Trump administration. Barely weeks ago, after President Donald Trump described his firebrand political guru in a Wall Street Journal interview as…
Kabul truck attack toll rises to 150, says President
Kabul, June 6 (IANS) The deaths in last week’s truck bombing in Kabul have climbed to 150, making the attack deadliest since 2001, President Ashraf Ghani said…
550 Pakistani pilgrims stranded in Qatar after diplomatic rift flown to Muscat
At least 550 Pakistani pilgrims stranded at Doha Airport after a diplomatic rift between Qatar and six other countries were evacuated and flown to Muscat on…
Trump Is Selling a Privatization Scam, and Calling It an Infrastructure Plan
Scorning serious proposals, the White House offers a Trump University plan for employment. President Trump’s original proposal for a $1 trillion infrastructure…
Qatar says ready for mediation to ease Gulf rift
DUBAI, June 6 (Reuters) – Qatar‘s foreign minister said on Tuesday Doha was ready for mediation efforts after the Arab world‘s biggest powers severed ties with…
Trump’s ‘been clear to me’ to try to rebuild Russia ties: Rex Tillerson
WELLINGTON: US President Donald Trump told his top diplomat that the dispute over probes into links between his inner circle and Russia should not undermine US…
Bill Cosby goes on trial, his freedom and legacy at stake
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ISIS using minors as human shields in Mosul: UNICEF
[Russia], June 6 (ANI): Around 100,000 minors remain trapped in “extremely dangerous”area of Mosul which is controlled by Islamic State of Iraq and Levant…
Comey’s Testimony Can Be Summed Up In Three Names: Rich, Clinton And Foster
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling As the nation holds its breath this week in preparation of fired former FBI Director James Comey’s Senate Intelligence Committee testimony, PresidentDonald Trump’s…
Blast at China petrochemical plant kills eight, injures nine
An explosion rocked a petrochemical plant in China’s eastern province of Shandong on Monday, killing eight people and injuring nine, state media and local…
Qatar denounces ‘unjustified’ cut of Gulf ties
DOHA: Qatar on Monday slammed the decisions of three Gulf states and Egypt to sever ties with it, saying they were “unjustified” and aimed to put Doha under…
Bill Cosby goes on trial for sexual assault
Bill Cosby goes on trial Monday, accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at his Philadelphia mansion 13 years ago, with the megastar turned pariah…
India passenger bus crash kills 22
At least 22 people have been killed after a bus they were travelling in collided with a truck in…
Philippines’ Duterte faces martial law legal challenge
MANILA: Philippine opposition lawmakers on Monday asked the Supreme Court to reject President Rodrigo Duterte‘s imposition of martial law in the south of the…
‘Kill a baby, get a baby,’ sorcerer tells accomplice before sacrificing baby girl in India
Two men have been arrested after murdering a 6-month-old girl in a black magic sacrifice in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand. The horrific ceremony was…
Malta’s PM claims victory in election called after family scandal
Malta‘s prime minister claimed victory Sunday in early elections called to consolidate the government’s position after his wife was implicated in the Panama…
Saturday night turns to deadly horror as terrorists strike on London Bridge
Britain has been sent reeling after its capital city was attacked by armed men who launched a shocking, deadly attack that left the country stunned less than a week before the General Election. Prime Minister Theresa May…
London mayor says election should not be postponed after attack
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s national parliamentary election on Thursday should not be postponed following an attack in London that killed six people late on…
Ronaldo hails Real Madrid’s ‘amazing season’ after Champions League final win over Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to his Real Madrid side, describing their campaign as “amazing” after helping them to a record 12th European Cup triumph.…
The West should reflect on its part in prolonging the Israel-Palestine conflict
Fifty years ago this Monday, on the first day of the Six Day War, Shlomo Gazit, head of the Israeli military intelligence’s assessment department, visited air…
Putin: US hackers could have framed Russia in election hack
Russian President Putin meets with representatives of foreign companies the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum MOSCOW (Reuters) – American hackers…
Malta votes in early elections tied to Panama Papers scandal
VALLETTA, MALTA: Maltese voters are heading to the polls a year early after Prime Minister Joseph Muscat called snap elections following an investigation…
US warns Beijing on South China Sea islands
Rival countries have wrangled over territory in the South China Sea for centuries, but tension has steadily increased in recent years. Its islets…
Iraqi Forces Retake A District In Mosul’s IS-Held Enclave
U.S.-backed Iraqi forces on Friday captured one of the four districts making up the Islamic State-held enclave in Mosul, a military statement said, Reuters…
Hungarian Prime Minister Calls Billionaire’s Criticism A ‘Declaration Of War’
Hungary‘s prime minister said Friday that harsh criticism by billionaire George Soros is a “declaration of war,” The Associated Press reports. Soros, a…
Penn State Officials Get Jail Time Over Sandusky Abuse
The former president of Penn State and two other university administrators were sentenced to at least two months of jail time after failing to alert authorities…
Gay 38-Year-Old Conservative To Become Ireland’s Next Prime Minister
Ireland is about to get its youngest prime minister, and the first who is openly gay, CNN reports. Leo Varadkar, the 38-year-old Minister for Social Protection,…
As US military flexes, North Korea marches toward nuke
(CNN)At this point, the pattern is familiar. One week, North Korea fires off a ballistic missile, then US B-1 bombers stretch their wings over South Korea. The next, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees another…
Police anti-profiling measure OK’d, viewed as national model
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island&aposs largest city has approved final passage of a police accountability measure proponents say could be a national model…
LA tunnel diggers find bone of ancient giant sloth
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Crews digging a tunnel for a new Los Angeles train line have found the remains of an ancient giant sloth.…
The Next Particle Collider Could Be 7 Times More Powerful Than The LHC
An international collaboration of scientists has started its many decades’ worth of work to build a worthy successor to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), IFL…
Ex-Captive Of Islamic State Sheds Tears On Return To Her Northern Iraq Village
Nadia Murad made an emotional return on Thursday to the Yazidi village in northern Iraq where she was captured and sold as a slave by Islamic State three years…
Disney CEO Bob Iger Resigns From Trump’s Advisory Council Over Paris Accord Decision
Disney CEO Bob Iger has announced that he’s stepping down from the White House Advisory Council following President Donald Trump’s Thursday…
Historic Sailing Ship Turned Youth Hostel Draws Attention Of Stockholm Visitors
Among the many boats that fill Stockholm’s busy harbor, the af Chapman draws the attention of tourists, CNN reports. Docked on the banks of grassy Skeppsholmen…
Nine at last, Supreme Court justices sit for class photo ahead of busy month
Washington (CNN)Supreme Court justices took a break from the final month of the term on Thursday to pose for their updated class photo and showcase the newest..
Bilderberg 2017: secret meeting of global leaders could prove a problem for …
The annual gathering of government and industry elites will include a ‘progress report’ on the Trump administration. Will it get a passing grade?…
Pakistan violates ceasefire in two sectors in Jammu and Kashmir
Representational picture Pakistan on Thursday violated the ceasefire by shelling mortars and opening fire on forward posts along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch…
Britain’s Trident nuclear submarines vulnerable to catastrophic hack, think-tank warns
The UK’s Trident submarine fleet is vulnerable to a…
Germany to review up to 100,000 asylum applications after soldier poses as refugee – minister
Up to 100,000 decisions to grant asylum to migrants in Germany will be revised after a probe revealed bureaucratic blunders, German Interior Minister Thomas de…
China Completes World’s Largest Floating Solar Power Plant
China is emerging as a world leader in sustainable energy with the completion of the world’s largest floating solar farm, IFL Science reports. Sungrow Power…
LeBron James’ Los Angeles home vandalized with slur
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U.S. Airstrike In Syria Killed Founder Of Islamic State Propaganda Outlet, Brother Says
An air strike by the U.S.-led coalition has killed the founder of the Islamic State propaganda media outlet Amaq in the eastern Syrian province of Deir al-Zor,…
Biden launches PAC, keeping options open
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter On Thursday, former Vice President Joe Biden will launch a new PAC, American Possibilities, giving him a way to support…
Humans are ushering in the sixth mass extinction of life on Earth, scientists …
Humans are bringing about the sixth mass extinction of life on Earth, according to scientists writing in a special edition of the leading journal Nature. Mammals, birds and amphibians are…
Report: Sources Say Trump To Withdraw U.S. From Paris Climate Agreement
Axios news outlet is reporting U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, citing two unidentified sources with direct knowledge of the decision. At the recent summit of the G7…
Ariana, Bieber, Perry, Miley and others to headline concert for Manchester victims
Mumbai: Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry will headline a star-studded concert in Manchester, England, on Sunday to benefit victims of the suicide…
Valium recalled in Australia after packets tampered with
Warning over Roche’s 5mg tablets in 50-tablet blister packs after evidence pills were swapped out for other medication…
Chinese Authorities Crackdown on Unregistered Cosmetic Surgeons
China announced that they were beginning a new endeavor to crackdown on practitioners of unregistered cosmetic surgery across the country, the official news…
World Bank report: India lags behind Sri Lanka & B’desh in terms of working women
World Bank report: India lags behind Sri Lanka & B’desh in terms of working women The World Bank report on India’s development has put the spotlight on a…
Uber Fires Self-Driving Car Researcher Involved In Lawsuit
Uber has followed through on threats to fire star autonomous-car researcher Anthony Levandowski, whose hiring touched off a bitter trade-secrets fight with…
Belgian Prime Minister Suffers Hearing Loss After Princess Fires Starter Pistol By His Ear
Belgium’s prime minister has been undergoing treatment for hearing loss ever since a routine ceremonial appearance went wrong on Sunday, CNN reports. Charles…
Pentagon declares success for key test of missile defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon scored an important success Tuesday in a test of its oft-criticized missile defense program, destroying a mock warhead over the…
‘Super-Earth’ found 21 light years away may host alien life
Scientists have discovered a potentially habitable Earth-like planet, located just 21 light years away, that may host liquid water on its surface. The post ‘Super-Earth’ found 21 light years away may host…
Belgian University Asks Female Students To Wear Low-Cut Tops To Graduation
A Belgian university is red-faced after a message was sent out asking female students attending next month’s graduation ceremony to wear low-cut outfits, BBC…
From Nikki Haley, another side of Trump’s ‘America First’
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S.Korean president orders investigation into THAAD launchers delivery
Protesters shout slogans during a rally near the golf course where the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system will be deployed in Seongju, South…
Philippines urges Islamist militants to surrender
Philippine authorities on Tuesday urged Islamist militants occupying parts of a southern city to surrender for the sake of trapped civilians, as attack…
India states oppose cow slaughter ban
Several Indian states have opposed the federal government’s decision to ban the sale of…
WannaCry ransom note suggests links to China: Analysis
Chinese-speaking hackers may have been behind the massive WannaCry cyber-attack that affected thousands of organisation earlier this month, a new analysis…
An unreliable America may mean a stronger Europe
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Trump’s Visit With The Pope Was Rich In Symbolism, But Short In Meaning
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling The historic meeting between Pope Francis and PresidentDonald Trump was, to say the least, rich in symbolism but short on meaning. In addition to the Pope handing the…
Libya and the Manchester connection
There is a link between the woeful Manchester attack and the dubious methods the UK used to help Libyans topple Gaddafi. ...…
Palestinian judge bans divorces during Ramadan because ‘people make hasty decisions when they’re hungry’
A Palestinian judge has banned divorces during the month of Ramadan as people may make hasty…
Francesco Totti Bids Farewell to Roma After 25 Years
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Swedish comedy The Square wins Cannes award
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U.S. Sends Another Aircraft Carrier as Warning to N.Korea
The U.S. is sending another aircraft carrier strike force to the western Pacific region as a warning to North Korea to halt its missile and nuclear programs.…
U.K. Police Nabs 15th Person in Manchester Bomb Probe
British police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the Manchester bombing that killed 22 people last week.The arrest was made late Sunday during…
Man planned ‘suicide by cop’ after shooting rampage left eight dead
A man who apparently got into a dispute with his wife and in-laws was arrested after a house-to-house shooting rampage in Mississippi that left eight people…
Trump team brush off Kushner ‘secret Russia line’ questions
More Senior US advisers have refused to answer questions about Donald Trump‘s son-in-law, following reports that…
BREAKING: Leaked Gupta emails expose Zuma
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Police: Suspect in Portland stabbings ranted about Muslims
PORTLAND, Ore. A man who police say fatally stabbed two people who tried to stop him from yelling anti-Islamic slurs on a Portland light-rail train spent time…
Jupiter surprises in first trove of data from NASA’s Juno mission
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Former U.S. national security adviser Brzezinski dies at 89
By Bill Trott REUTERS – Former U.S. national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski, who established himself in the Carter administration as a hardliner on…
US Senate panel requests Trump campaign documents
The US Senate Intelligence Committee, which is probing allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, has asked President Donald…
Kuwaiti company settles claims of troop food contract fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Kuwaiti logistics company has agreed to pay $95 million to resolve allegations that it inflated prices and defrauded the U.S.…
Fierce clashes as rival factions battle in Libyan capital
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Heavy clashes erupted in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Friday, as armed groups aligned with the U.N.-backed government fought to fend off a…
Tunisia Beach Attack Trial Opens Under Tight Security
The trial of 26 people accused of involvement in a 2015 militant attack on a Tunisian beach resort which left 38 people dead opened on Friday, but was quickly…
Adviser Says Trump’s Views On Climate ‘Evolving’ Amid Push From European Leaders
President Donald Trump’s views on climate change are “evolving” following discussions with European leaders who are pushing for him to stay in the Paris climate…
Estonia to expel 2 Russian diplomats, report says
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US honeybee crisis improves from ‘horrible to bad’
WASHINGTON — There’s a glimmer of hope for America’s ailing honeybees as winter losses were the lowest in more than a decade, according to a…
PM Modi Names India’s Longest Bridge After Assam Singer Bhupen Hazarika
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the country’s longest bridge over River Lohit in Assam and said it will serve as a foundation for a new economic…
Wreckage of missing Sukhoi-30 jet fighter found in Assam
According to the reports, after three days of a massive search operation debris was found in the dense forest region near China border. PTI file photo The…
Intel warns of 20 Lashkar terrorists in India preparing a ‘spectacular attack’; Delhi police on …
Central intelligence agencies have warned anti-terror units in cities that a group of 20-21 terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have entered in India, and are…
91 prisoners escape Brazilian jail, flee through tunnel
A group of 91 prisoners escaped a jail in northeastern Brazil on Thursday by fleeing through a 30-meter (100-foot) tunnel, Brazilian media said. Nine of the…
Tillerson to visit UK amid anger over Manchester investigation leaks
(CNN)US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will make his first official visit to the UK on Friday amid a transatlantic spat over intelligence leaks in the wake of…
Barack Obama on food and climate change: ‘We can still act and it won’t be too late’
The former president addresses the greatest challenges facing the world, and what we can do about them…
Russia investigates ‘gay purge’ in Chechnya
Putin officials pursue claims of homosexual men jailed and tortured in republic ruled by Kremlin-backed Ramzan Kadyrov…
How the Manchester attack echoed in the Philippines
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Trump revealed info on 2 nuclear subs
Reuters MANILA (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump told his Philippine counterpart that Washington has sent two nuclear submarines to waters off the Korean…
Hackers use subtitle files to take over computers
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US Navy ship sails near South China Sea reef claimed by Beijing: US official
A US Navy ship has sailed in disputed South China Sea waters near a reef claimed by Beijing in the first “freedom of navigation” exercise under…
Can Trump Salvage His Presidency in Syria’s War?
The political noose is tightening around Trump’s neck, and he’s got only one way out: war. The U.S. involvement in the Syrian war is accelerating as Trump’s…
ISIS-linked militants attack Philippine city, behead police chief
ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — Islamic State group-linked militants swept through a southern Philippine city, beheading a police chief, burning buildings, seizing a…
Sherpas Find 4 Climbers Dead In Tent On Mount Everest, Raising Month’s Toll To 10
Nepali sherpas have found four climbers dead in their tents on Mount Everest, officials said on Wednesday, taking the death toll on the world’s highest mountain..
Prison Riot in California Leaves Seven Inmates, Eight Guards Injured
At a maximum-security prison in Northern California, corrections officers opened fire with live ammunition on inmates after a melee broke out on Wednesday,…
No Sign Of ‘Land Contagion’ Anytime Soon For Israelis And Palestinians
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling Although a powerful image of the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Western Wall beamed around the world for all to see, it hardly compared to the imagination that…
Taiwan set to become first Asian country to legalise same sex marriage
Beijing: Taiwan will become the first country in Asia to legalise same sex marriage, after a landmark ruling by the constitutional court. The court ruled on…
Trump Russia inquiry: Lawyer ‘chosen’ by president
Donald Trump has appointed lawyer Marc Kasowitz to represent him in an inquiry into Russia‘s…
Muslims Welcome Holy Month of Ramadan
RIYADH: Millions of Muslims worldwide will mark the start of Ramadan, a…
Animals still in cages a year after Buenos Aires zoo closure
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The roars of lions, snorts of rhinos and trumpets of elephants still blend with the cacophony of honking buses and screeching…
Controversial Study Finds Earliest Humans Originated In Europe, Not Africa
Controversial new research suggests that modern humans evolved from apes in the Eastern Mediterranean — not from ancestors in Africa, as long believed by the…
24 Million Children At Risk In Mideast Conflicts, Says UNICEF
Children watch U.S. forces in the village of Darbasiyah, Syria, on Apr.29. A UNICEF report on Monday put the number of children at risk in Mideast and North…
Ethiopian Tedros Adhanom Elected As First African To Lead World Health Organization
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was elected as the new head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, becoming the first African to be at the head of the…
South Korea’s Park denies charges in corruption trial
Former South Korea President Park Geun Hye denied corruption charges at the start of a criminal trial on Tuesday that could potentially send the country’s…
Gambian authorities seize ex-president Jammeh’s bank accounts
A Gambian court on Monday froze the assets of Yahya Jammeh after it emerged the former leader had siphoned off around $50-million (about €44.5 million) in…
Three years of Modi govt: Job-creation promise falls short as unemployment rate up
India’s unemployment rate has registered a slight increase since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government began its term in May 2014, despite the…
Trump Close On Selecting Outside Counsel For Russia Investigation
President Donald Trump has narrowed his search to four attorneys for outside counsel during the investigations into his campaign and Russian attempts at…
Zimbabwe Big Game Hunter Crushed By Elephant
Professional big-game hunter Theunis Botha was crushed to death by an elephant after it was shot in Zimbabwe, according to reports from South Africa reported by…
Greece fails to secure fresh bailout funds
Greece has failed to secure a deal to unlock the next instalment of its multi-billion-dollar…
Trash-Strewn Mumbai Beach Undergoes Dramatic Transformation
It’s hard to believe, but what’s now a pristine Indian shoreline was until recently considered to be one of Mumbai‘s dirtiest beaches, CNN reports. Labeled the…
Climbing Everest once wasn’t cool enough for this Indian—she did it twice in 5 days
Reaching Mount Everest’s summit even once is an achievement, but Anshu Jamsenpa has achieved this remarkable feat twice in five days. The Indian climber…
Ivanka Trump praises Saudi Arabia on women’s rights after country donates $100 million to her cause
Ivanka Trump has praised the progress of women’s rights in Saudi Arabia after the country and the United Arab…
Sweden win ice hockey world title in dramatic fashion
Sweden won the ice hockey world championships for the 10th time with a 2-1 victory over 2016 champions Canada after Sunday’s final came down to a dramatic…
Sea lion seen in video pulling girl into water likely thought her dress was food, …
The first part of a now-viral video shows a sea lion swimming near a dock in Steveston, a seaside community on Canada’s western coast. The sound of cameras…
Photo of Trump touching glowing globe draws comparisons to comic book villain
A startling photograph of Donald Trump, the Egyptian president and Saudi king placing their hands on a glowing orb at a summit in Riyadh has prompted..
Anarchists Fill Services Void Left by Faltering Greek Governance
Anarchist groups are taking matters into their own hands after years of austerity policies and a refugee crisis have undermined the Greek government. ...…
Saharanpur violence: Absconding Bhim Army chief appears at Dalit protest, says will surrender
Thousands of dalit rights activists, led by Bhim Army, on Sunday gathered at the Jantar Mantar here to raise their voice…
President Mike Pence? Dems should be ‘careful what they wish for’, experts say
The idea of Pence taking over from Donald Trump has lately gained traction, but his conservatism and his likely effectiveness pose a threat to the left…
Sebastien Bourdais crash: Ex-F1 driver suffers fractured pelvis and hip in Indy 500 qualifying accident
Four-time Champ Car champion and ex-Formula One driver Sebastien Bourdais suffered a fractured pelvis and hip in a frightening crash during qualifying for the…
Up to 200,000 protesters march against Venezuela’s Maduro
Caracas: More than 200,000 protesters took to the streets of Venezuela on Saturday, day 50 of an angry and sometimes deadly showdown with the unpo
Wanted: Top doctor to care for 7 billion people
Heading an organisation responsible for the health of all 7.3 billion people on earth is no small task. “The word ‘health’ itself is a burden that it carries,”…
Twitter leader laments social media role in Trump’s election
SAN FRANCISCO A co-founder of Twitter says he’s sorry if the popular social media platform helped put Donald Trump in the White House, as the…
Brazil’s leader mounts defense to save his presidency
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Fighting to save his job amid a mushrooming corruption scandal, Brazilian PresidentMichel Temer told the nation Saturday that an…
Prince: Siblings named as heirs to $200m estate
Prince’s siblings have been declared the legal heirs to his Paisley Park estate, more than a year…
Pippa Middleton marries James Matthews
Royalty and tennis stars join family and friends at wedding of Duchess of Cambridge’s sister…
Trump says he will unite civilised world against terrorism
Trump, who embarked on a nine-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Israel, Vatican, Belgium and Italy, said in his weekly web and radio address to the nation that he would…
How Rocket Fuel Mined From The Moon Will Get Us to Mars
This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Forty-five years have passed since humans last set foot on an extraterrestrial body. Now, the moon is back…
Duterte says China’s Xi threatened war if Philippines drills for oil
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had warned him there would be war if Manila tried to enforce an…
Get your pig hands out of here: Venezuelan leader to Trump after US sanctions
Caracas: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro delivered his most scathing critique of US President Donald Trump yet Friday, telling him to stop intervening and…
Firing ‘nut job’ Comey eased pressure, Trump told Russians
US President Donald Trump told Russian officials at an Oval Office meeting last week that firing FBI DirectorJames Comey eased pressure on him as he was a…
Trump Nominates A Familiar Name To Be The Vatican Ambassador
Callista Gingrich is President Donald Trump‘s pick to be the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. She’s a self-described “devoted Catholic” and…
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