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19 Killed, 3 Injured After Fire Breaks Out in Factory in East China
The fire broke out on Sunday at a factory in Ninghai county, eastern Zhejiang province, said the local government on its official Twitter-like Weibo account.
Saudi Crown Prince Warns of 'Unimaginably High' Oil Prices if Political Solution Not Sought in Conflict With Iran
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also denied that he ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but said he ultimately bears 'full responsibility' as the leader of his country.
US Cop Shot Three Times, Killed During Struggle With Suspect in New York
The 27-year-old suspect also died after five officers fired at him, police officials said. He has not been publicly identified yet.
'Basically Holy Grail of Space': Elon Musk Unveils New Mars Rocket Prototype, Expects Missions in Months
Elon Musk showed a crowd of space enthusiasts and reporters at SpaceX’s rocket development site late on Saturday in the remote village of Boca Chica, Texas.
After Making Conciliatory Gestures, Chinese Vice Premier to Meet US Leaders to Resolve Trade War
The two sides should find a solution through equal dialogue in accordance with the principle of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, said Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen.
Miami-Dade Reports 5th Case of Dengue Fever, County Remains on Alert
The mosquito control inspectors of Miami-Dade were for the past few days treating and retreating the area where the latest case of locally transmitted Dengue was reported.
Afghan Presidential Polls Held in Relative Calm, But Turnout Low Over Complaints About Voting System
Taliban fighters attacked several polling stations across the country to try to derail the process, but intense security prevented the large-scale violence of previous polls.
Our Country is at Stake Like Never Before, Donald Trump Tells Supporters Amid Impeachment Probe
American rights are being threatened by Democrats, Trump said, stating that they wanted to take away guns, health care, their vote, and freedom.
French Police Break up Yellow Vest Protest with Tear Gas, Officers, Protesters Injured
A group that observes police conduct at yellow vest protests said officers had attacked five of their number during the demonstration, injuring one of them.
Nepal Revives Its Sikh Connect, Launches Coins to Mark 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
The coins with the denominations of 100, 1000 and 2500 Nepalese rupees were jointly launched on Friday by Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Chiranjivi Nepal and Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri.
US Special Envoy on Ukraine, Named in Trump Scandal, Resigns: Source
A person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity confirmed Envoy Kurt Volker's resignation, which was first reported by the student newspaper at Arizona State University, where he directs an institute.
Climate Movement Now 'Too Loud to Handle' for Trump and Critics, Says Greta Thunberg
Thunberg, who has inspired millions of young people to take to the streets over climate change, denounced world leaders earlier this week for failing to take effective action on the issue.
Why Only Express Concern for Muslims in Kashmir and Not Those in China?: US Asks Pakistan
Alice Wells, US Acting Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, criticised Pakistan PM Imran Khan for not speaking out against China that has detained an estimated one million Uyghurs and other Turkic-speaking Muslims in Xinjiang province.
Saudi Arabia Urges World to Apply 'Utmost Pressure' on Iran, Which Says That Failed
Saudi Arabia insists Iranian weapons were used in a September 14 missile and drone attack on Saudi oil facilities, which jolted global oil prices. Iran denies involvement.
Hong Kong Protesters Trap Carrie Lam for Hours in Stadium After 'Open Dialogue'
The demonstrations resumed after the dialogue session was over, with activists blocking roads around the stadium with iron railings and other debris.
Donald Trump Sought Foreign Meddling in 2020 Presidential Election, Claims Whistleblower
The whistleblower said White House officials had expressed alarm about the gravity of Trump's call with his Ukrainian counterpart.