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India's Move to Stop Oil Import Hurting Trade, Chabahar Work, Shouldn't Have Joined US Ban, Says Iran
Breaking silence on New Delhi's move to stop oil purchases after May 2 this year, Iran's envoy Ali Chegeni said India should not have given in to 'unilateral sanctions' from the US.
We Will Never, Ever Be Rid of Donald Trump: NYT Column
He won’t be at an easel in remote Texas, like George W. Bush. He won’t be biting his tongue and taking big, deep, centering breaths, like Barack Obama.
1 Killed in Eastern Equine Encephalitis at Rhode Island, Confirm Officials
The press release by Health Officials further states that two mosquito detections of Eastern Equine Encephalitis have occurred in Central Falls and two have occurred in Westerly.
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Apologises After Sex Assault Claims Rock Her Government
In the most serious scandal Jacinda Ardern has faced since she took office in late 2017, the centre-left leader admitted 'mistakes were made' after a Labour Party volunteer accused a senior party staffer of assault last year.
Turkey Blasts Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Pledge to Annex Jordan Valley as 'Racist'
Netanyahu issued the deeply controversial pledge as he gears up for elections on September 17. He also reiterated his intention to annex Israeli settlements in the wider West Bank if re-elected.
‘Did Terrorists Make You Ill?’ 9/11 Still Claiming Victims 18 Years Later as Cancer Cases Linger
On the 18th anniversary of the attacks, New York continues to count the number of people who have developed cancer or other serious illnesses related to the toxic cloud that hovered over Manhattan for several weeks.
Donald Trump Ready to Meet Iran Leader With No Conditions, Says Treasury Secy Steven Mnuchin
Mnuchin's comments came just days after Iran said it had fired up centrifuges to boost its enriched uranium stockpiles.
34 Killed in California Boat Fire Likely to Have Died From Smoke Inhalation, Cause of Flames Remains Unknown
The disclosure raises questions over whether crew members, who told investigators they tried desperately to rescue the passengers in their below-decks sleeping quarters, were already too late to save them by the time they were alerted to the blaze.
UK Parliament Speaker Says Will Step Down Amid Criticism by Brexit Hardliners
John Bercow said he would not stand for re-election if MPs vote in favour of an early election later on Monday and would in any case resign on October 31 even if they did not.
Hong Kong's Grandpa Protesters Speak Softly but Carry a Stick
Despite his age, Wong is a regular sight at Hong Kong's street battles, hobbling towards police lines, placing himself in between riot officers and hardcore protesters, hoping to de-escalate what have now become near daily clashes.
North Korea Must Stop Blocking Nuclear Talks 'While that Opportunity Lasts', Says US Envoy
In recent weeks North Korea has carried out a series of tests of short-range missiles. US officials have called these launches provocations, although Trump himself has avoided criticizing them.
Afghan Peace Talks Cancelled as Trump Calls Off Secret Summit With Taliban at Camp David Retreat
Donald Trump's tweet was surprising because it would mean that the president was ready to host Taliban members at the Camp David presidential retreat days before the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Pak Foreign Minister Qureshi Holds Talks with Chinese Foreign Minister, Discusses Kashmir
The Foreign Office in a statement said the two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and regional matters, particularly the situation in Kashmir.
House Investigates Vice President Mike Pence's Stay at Trump's Golf Resort During Official Trip to Ireland
Pence stayed at Trump's Doonbeg resort last weekend, a distant 185 miles (300km) from Dublin, where he met with top Irish officials. Pence's spokesman said they decided to stay at the Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg at the "suggestion" of the pr...
Hurricane Dorian Leaves 30 Dead in Bahamas, Says PM Hubert Minnis
Dorian, currently a Category 2 storm, was pounding the US states of North and South Carolina Thursday night with strong winds and driving rain, bringing dangerous storm surge.
After Xenophobic Attacks, South Africa Temporarily Shuts Embassy in Nigeria
Nigeria stepped up security on Wednesday after xenophobic violence in Johannesburg triggered reprisals against South African businesses in Nigerian cities.