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At Least 265 Killed in Floods and Landslides over 2 Months as Rains Continue to Batter East Africa
The extreme downpours have affected close to two million people and washed away tens of thousands of livestock in Kenya, Somalia, Burundi, Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda, Djibouti and Ethiopia.
Nigerian Man Burnt to Death In Freak Accident In Church After Pastor Mistakes Petrol for Water
A body, burnt beyond recognition, was recovered from the church after the fire which spread to nearby oil pipelines, which burst into flames.
Good Day for Trump, Bad Day for Democrats, Says White House After Impeachment Hearing
On Wednesday, three of the four legal experts told the lawmakers that Donald Trump's conduct with Ukraine was reflective of his misuse of power of his office and was impeachable.
Trump 'Willing to Compromise US Security', Says Impeachment Hearing Chair as House Begins Reviewing Evidence
However, in a fiery start to the House Judiciary Committee's review, Republicans countered that Democrats were trying to reverse the 2016 election that brought Trump to power and were pushing towards impeachment without due process.
'Cool It,' France and Germany to Tell Trump at NATO Talks as They Confront Global Conflicts
Tuesday's gathering in London was marked by testy exchanges between Trump and Macron over the future of transatlantic ties, while the U.S. leader reiterated his criticism of Germany for not spending enough on defence.
United Airlines Buying 50 Airbus Jets to Replace Older Boeing Planes
Chicago-based United Airlines announced on Tuesday that it placed an order for Airbus A321XLR jets, a long-range version of the European company's single-aisle A321neo.
'It is with Deep Regret...': Kamala Harris Drops Out of 2020 US Presidential Race
Terming it one of the hardest decisions of her life, Kamala Harris said that her campaign did not have the financial resources needed to fight the election.
UK Watchdog Secures 190 Million Pound Settlement from Pakistan Real Estate Tycoon
The 190 million pounds settlement is the result of an investigation by the NCA into Malik Riaz Hussain, a Pakistani national, whose business is one of the biggest private sector employers in Pakistan.
US Vows 100% Tariffs on French Champagne, Cheese, Handbags over Digital Tax
The US trade agency said its 'Section 301' investigation found that the French tax was 'inconsistent with prevailing principles of international tax policy, and is unusually burdensome for affected U.S. companies.'
'Up to Them to Choose Christmas Gift': North Korea Puts Onus on US for Nuclear Negotiations
Working-level talks held in Sweden in October broke down over what the North Koreans described as the Americans' 'old stance and attitude'.
Amnesty Says At Least 208 Killed in Iran Amid Protests, Crackdown Over Rising Gasoline Prices
In a statement Monday, Amnesty said there had been dozens of deaths in the Tehran suburb of Shahriar, likely one of the areas with the highest toll of those killed in the unrest.
US Strikes Back at Brazil & Argentina's 'Unfair Policies', re-Imposes Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Taking to Twitter, US President Donald Trump said that the decision had been made because Brazil and Argentina 'have been presiding over a massive devaluation of their currencies'.
Belgian Carnival Drops UNESCO Heritage Status over 'Anti-Semitic' Float
The row erupted in March after Mayor Christoph D'Haese defended a deliberately anti-Semitic carnival float depicting puppets of hook-nosed Orthodox Jews with rats sitting on money bags.
Students in Pakistan Hold Rallies Across 50 Cities Demanding Restoration of their Unions
The protest was termed as the Student Solidarity March and it was organized and led by the Student Action Committee (SAC) a representative body of different student groups.
Donald Trump to Decide if He Wants Lawyers at Impeachment Hearings
Trump has labelled the proceeding by House Democrats a sham, in part because he could not have his lawyers cross-examine intelligence committee witnesses during hearings and depositions.
Mayor Sadiq Khan Praises 'Breath-taking Heroism' of Public During Knife Rampage on London Bridge
Videos on social media showed a crowd of people who had tackled the man to the ground, before being ushered away by police who then shot him.