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1.7 million Chickens Killed as Hurricane Florence Wreaks Havoc in North Carolina
The rising North Carolina rivers have swamped at least 60 farm buildings where the animals were being raised for market.
US Announces Sharp Cut in Refugee Intake for 2019
The United States anticipates up to 310,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Fiscal 2019.
Donald Trump Slaps New Tariffs on $200 Billion Chinese Goods, Spares Apple Watches and Fitbits
US President Donald Trump warned that if China takes retaliatory action against US farmers or industries, "we will immediately pursue phase three, which is tariffs on approximately $267 billion of additional imports."
Iconic Time Magazine Sold to Tech Billionaire Couple for $190 Million in Cash
Time, like other magazines, has struggled with continued declines in print advertising and newsstand sales.
Over 2.45 Million Evacuated as Super Typhoon Mangkhut Hits China After Pounding Philippines
Over 48,000 fishing boats were called back to port, work has been suspended at more than 29,000 construction sites and 632 tourist spots have been closed due to the typhoon.
China Tells Taiwan to Halt all Mainland Spying, Sabotage Activities
China accused Taiwan of trying to steal intelligence with the aim of "infiltration" and "sabotage". The allegations come as China ramps up efforts to encourage Taiwanese to settle in China permanently, with new identity cards and other inducements.
Bhutan Seeks More Happiness in Its Third Election Ever, Harvard Educated PM Vies for 2nd Term
Tshering Tobgay’s People's Democratic Party faces a tough challenge from the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), winner of Bhutan's first election in 2008, and two other parties.
Trump Rejects Puerto Rico Storm Toll of 3,000 as Democrat Plot
Trump's controversial remarks sparked a rare bipartisan backlash, with even some members of his own party echoing the condemnation from Democratic opposition leaders.
Chairs Placed in Glass, Diagrams of Footsteps: Kim Jong Un's Visits Memorialised in North Korea
Glass cases preserve chairs, books, and lotion bottles he touched during his visit, while diagrams record every spot the leader stepped.
Dozens of Gas Blasts Rock Boston Suburbs, Killing At Least One, Injuring 12
Fire investigators suspect "over-pressurisation of a gas main" led to the series of blasts and fires.
US House Passes Resolution Seeking End to Slaughter of Dogs and Cats for Consumption
The US House also urged countries to increase their efforts to prevent any leather or fur byproducts of such trade from entering international markets and use their food safety laws to crack down on the sale of dog and cat's meat.
New York Overtakes London as World's Top Financial Centre After Brexit
London's ranking fell by eight points from six months ago, the biggest decline among the top contenders. The survey's authors said the drop reflected the uncertainty around Brexit.
9 killed, 46 Hurt in China as Man Goes on Stabbing Spree After Ramming Car Into Crowd
The driver, 54-year-old Yang Zanyun, was detained by the police who said he has a criminal record and has been jailed several times.
As Hurricane Florence Bears Down, Trump... Makes it About Trump
"We got A Pluses for our recent hurricane work in Texas and Florida," the president tweeted, while also complaining that his administration was not appreciated for the "great job" it had done in Puerto Rico.
Donald Trump Jr Says Not Worried About Going to Jail: Report
Trump Jr has been under scrutiny for his role in apparent efforts to get dirt on Hillary Clinton from Russian sources during the presidential campaign, including when he met with a Kremlin-connected Russian lawyer and other Trump campaign officials in Jun...
US Warns Iran It Will Respond to Attacks by Tehran Allies in Iraq
The statement by the White House press secretary accused Iran of not preventing attacks in recent days on the US Consulate in Basra and the American Embassy compound in Baghdad.