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Donald Trump Says He Plans to Make His First Visit to a War Zone
As Trump departed on Tuesday for Florida to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday at his private club in Palm Beach, he said he'd soon correct the oversight.
Starvation Leaves 10-year-old Yemeni Boy Ghazi Too Weak to Cry
At Al-Mudhafar Hospital where Ghazi is being treated, medics go from one bed to another to check on malnourished children — including infants.
Australia PM, Muslim Leaders Spar over His Terror Comments
PM Morrison singled out Muslim community leaders as having a "special responsibility" to counter "the radical and dangerous ideology of extremist Islam" following a terror attack in Melbourne earlier this month that left two dead.
$1.66 Billion Security Aid to Pakistan is Suspended: Pentagon
Pakistan's leaders have promised cooperation, but beyond words, serious cooperation has not happened, therefore President Trump is frustrated and so are most Americans, said a US official.
'Sad' Trump Visits Fire-wracked California, Blames Mismanagement
The deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California's history, the so-called Camp Fire, has now claimed 76 lives after authorities on Saturday confirmed five more victims.
Ousting Me Won’t Make Brexit Talks Easier, Says Theresa May
As furious Conservative rebels try to gather the numbers to trigger a no-confidence vote, May insisted she hadn't considered quitting.
Donald Trump Says He 'Easily' Answered Russia Probe Questions
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he wrote the answers to the questions himself."I was asked a series of questions. I've answered them very easily," Trump said.
Indonesia's Supreme Court Sends Woman to Jail for Exposing 'Womaniser' Boss
The supreme court's shock ruling overturned an earlier court decision that had cleared the woman, Baiq Nuril Maknun, of breaking a controversial law against spreading indecent material.
Trump to Open Doors to Trade Deal With China Soon, Wants to 'Stop Punishing it With More Tariffs'
Trump this year has imposed steep tariffs on $250 billion of Chinese goods and has threatened to hit the remaining $267 billion in products the US imports from the world's number two economy each year.
Months After Summit With US, North Korea Tests New 'Ultramodern’ Tactical Weapon
It marked the first official report of a weapons test by North Korea in nearly a year since it launched a delicate diplomacy with Washington over its nuclear and missile programme.
China Coercing India, Japan to Exert its "Illegitimate" Influence : US Report
A congressionally mandated panel tasked with examining and making recommendations with respect to the National Defense Strategy Commission (NDSC) said the rivals and adversaries are challenging the US on many fronts and in many domains.
Israeli Defence Minister Quits over Gaza Truce in Blow to PM Netanyahu
Avigdor Lieberman said his resignation, which will go into effect 48 hours after he submits a formal letter to Netanyahu, also withdraws his far-right Israel Beitenu party from the coalition.
Former Sri Lanka Cricket Star Tillakaratne Dilshan Joins Rajapaksa's Party
Tillakaratne Dilshan, 42, became a member of Rajapaksa's newly-formed Sri Lanka People's Party (SLPP). The former Sri Lankan captain has obtained the SLPP membership, party secretary Sagara Kariyawasam announced.
In Setback for President Sirisena, Sri Lanka Parliament Votes Out Rajapakse's Govt
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya ruled that a majority of the 225-member assembly supported a no-confidence motion against Rajapakse who was made prime minister on October 26 in place of Ranil Wickremesinghe.
'Incomparable' Pink Diamond Could Smash Record at Geneva Auction
The Pink Legacy used to belong to the Oppenheimer family, which for decades ran the De Beers diamond mining company, but auction house Christie's refused to say who the current owner was.
'There Are Times You Wish to Leave': Michelle Obama on Seeking Marriage Counselling With Former US President
Speaking about her experience with marriage counselling, Michelle Obama explained that she learned to take control of her own happiness.