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Indian-Origin Executive to Head Facebook's Workplace Tool
Karandeep Anand, an Indian-origin senior executive of Facebook, will head the social media giant's enterprise communications tool Workplace.
Donald Trump Pressures Fed Ahead of Meeting, Warns Against 'Another Mistake'
"Don’t let the market become any more illiquid than it already is. Stop with the 50 B’s. Feel the market, don’t just go by meaningless numbers. Good luck!" Trump wrote.
US Poacher Sentenced to Repeatedly Watch 'Bambi' in Jail for Killing Hundreds of Deer
David Berry Jr will be forced to see the animated movie at least once a month during his year-long jail term, the result of what law enforcement officials described as one of their "largest-ever poaching investigations."
UK PM Theresa May Rebuffs Growing Calls for Second Brexit Referendum
Britain voted to leave the European Union in a shock referendum in 2016 and is set to leave on March 29 next year, although the prime minister is struggling to persuade parliament to accept a divorce agreement she struck last month.
Wife of Detained Activist in China Goes Bald in Symbolic Protest for Justice
The four women went to the Hongsecun People's High Court in south Beijing in a symbolic protest against what they said highlighted the 'lawlessness' of the country.
Donald Trump to Review Case of Soldier Charged with Murdering Afghan
"I will be reviewing the case of a 'U.S. Military hero,' Major Matt Golsteyn, who is charged with murder," Trump wrote on Twitter.
UK Government Says No to Second Vote Even as Brexit Pressure Rises
With less than four months before Britain is due to leave in March, Brexit, the biggest shift in trade and foreign policy for more than 40 years, is proving anything but smooth, complicated by the deep divisions in parliament and across the country.
US-led Coalition Destroys Syrian Mosque Used as ISIS Command Centre
The US coalition said that 16 heavily armed IS fighters were using the mosque as a base to attack.
Pakistan Court Acquits 2 Prime Suspects in Sarabjit's Murder Case, Cites 'Lack of Evidence'
"Not a single witness testified in the court against both the suspects. The court acquitted them for lack of evidence against them," the official said.
Australian Government Recognises West Jerusalem as Capital of Israel
"We look forward to moving our embassy to west Jerusalem when practical, in support of and after final status of determination," Morrison said, adding that work on a new site for the embassy was under way.
US Judge Rules Obama's Healthcare Policy as Unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor in Fort Worth agreed with a coalition of 20 states that a change in tax law last year eliminating a penalty for not having health insurance invalidated the entire Obamacare law.
One of Khashoggi Killers Said 'I Know How to Cut' on Audio, Claims Turkey President Erdogan
Istanbul's chief prosecutor has said Khashoggi was suffocated by his killers in the consulate, before his body was dismembered and disposed of. His remains have not been found.
Britain's EU Referendum Cost Almost USD 163 Million to Organise
Almost 33.6 million people – a turnout of 72.2 percent - cast a vote in the June 2016 referendum that involved 41,050 polling stations manned by 107,100 staff. More than 51,500 staff verified and counted ballot papers.
Britain's Former PM Tony Blair Bats For New Brexit Referendum
The former premier believes Britain's Brexit crisis also affects the EU and urged the remaining 27 member-countries to make clear they still want the UK to stay in union not only for the UK's sake but also for theirs.
US Study Discovers Human Protein that Might Help Fight Ebola
Researchers have discovered a human protein that helps fight the Ebola virus, and could one day lead to an effective therapy against the deadly disease.
Turkish Train Crashs in Ankara Kills Nine, Injures 47
The train had been heading from Ankara to the central Turkish province of Konya and was not due to stop at Marsandiz. Ankara Governor Vasip Sahin said the locomotive, which lay battered 20 metres (22 yards) further ahead, carried out track inspections.