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Fake News Alert: This Man Was Not Sentenced to Death in Pakistan After Farting in a Mosque
The photograph actually shows a Canadian citizen who was sentenced to 13 years in prison for manslaughter.
China, Russia Reject Calls for Freeze on UN Pullout from Sudan's Darfur Region
Britain, France, Germany and the African countries on the Security Council said that the decision on closing the joint UN-African Union mission should be put on hold while Sudan is engulfed in crisis.
Something Flew in, Say Japanese Crew as US Releases Video Alleging Iran Took Mine Off Attacked Oil Tanker
While Iran has denied being involved in the attack, Tehran previously used mines against oil tankers in 1987 and 1988 in the ‘Tanker War’, when the US Navy escorted ships through the region.
US Bishops Approve Changes to Church Law on Sex Abuse Reporting
Under the new measure, every diocese around the world is obliged by June 2020 to create a system for the reporting of sexual abuse by clerics, the use of child pornography and cover-ups of abuse.
Mike Pompeo Calls PM Modi a 'New Kind of Leader', Says Wasn’t Surprised by His Resounding Electoral Victory
Mike Pompeo also praised new External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, describing him a 'great counterpart' who will develop a warmer relationship with America.
Boris Johnson Plays Down No-deal Brexit As He Launches Bid to Become PM
At a launch event packed with senior members of the ruling Conservative party, Boris Johnson insisted Brexit must happen on October 31, the latest deadline agreed with Brussels, but failed to provide detail on how this could happen.
Pakistan Presents Budget Meeting IMF Conditions for Bailout
It is the first budget of Prime Minister Imran Khan's government, which came to power last year.
Russian Police Drop Charges against Journalist Ivan Golunov Arrested for 'Drug-dealing'
Ivan Golunov, a 36-year-old reporter with independent media outlet Meduza, was arrested last week on charges his lawyers and supporters said were trumped up to punish him for his investigative work.
Google Made $4.7 Billion From the News Industry in 2018, Says Study; US Media Demands a Cut
That $4.7 billion is nearly as much as the $5.1 billion brought in by the US news industry as a whole from digital advertising last year — and the News Media Alliance cautioned that its estimate for Google’s income was conservative.
'Good Friends' Xi, Modi May Discuss US Trade Protectionism During SCO Summit in Bishkek: China
After the Wuhan summit, both the countries stepped up efforts to improve relations in different spheres including the military-to-military ties.
US Envoy's Comment on Israel's Right to Annex West Bank Land Might Fuel Palestinian Dissent to Peace Plan
The Palestinians have rejected the plan before it has even been unveiled, citing a string of moves by US President Donald Trump that they say show his administration is irredeemably biased.
US-China Trade War Sparks Worries About Rare Earth Minerals Needed for Robotics, Drones, Electric Cars
China recently raised tariffs to 25 per cent on rare earth exports to the US and has threatened to halt exports altogether after the Trump administration raised tariffs on Chinese products and blacklisted telecommunications giant Huawei.
With Mexico Deal Done, US Urges China to Resume Trade Talks
America's huge trade deficit with China a record $379 billion last year is one factor driving Trump's frustrations with Beijing.
Egyptian Forces Kill Four Militants in Northern Sinai, Rifles and Explosives Seized
The Interior Ministry said that the four were killed in a police shootout on Saturday. They were suspects in an earlier attack on a northern Sinai police checkpoint that claimed the lives of eight policemen.
Boat Carrying 38 Capsizes in Pakistan; Kills 3 Sisters
The boat with 38 passengers on board capsized at Kundal dam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Swabi district due to overloading.
Boris Johnson, Frontrunner to Replace Theresa May as British PM, Wins Court Challenge over Misconduct Summons
The lawsuit accused Johnson of knowingly lying during the Brexit referendum campaign.