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Two Killed After a Shooting in Germany, Suspect in Custody
TheSaarbruecker Zeitung newspaper reports the shooting was in the Fechingen area, southeast of the city. Broadcaster Saarbruecker Rundfunk reports that several people are injured in what police say was a domestic incident.
Pakistan 'Blocks' Dawn Newspaper Over Nawaz Sharif's 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Confession
The interview of Sharif, which reportedly displeased the Pakistan's powerful military establishment, appeared in Dawn newspaper's May 12 issue and the blocking began on May 15, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said as it condemned the "latest attack on med...
Hitler Definitely Died in 1945, New Study of Teeth Puts Rumours to Rest
The examination of the teeth did not find any traces of powder, which indicates there was not a revolver shot to the mouth, more likely the neck or the forehead.
Meghan Markle's Mother Due to Meet Queen Elizabeth on Eve of Royal Wedding Extravaganza
Outside the ancient stone walls of Windsor Castle, home to the English royal family for nearly 1,000 years, well-wishers mingled with tourists and swarms of television crews under swathes of British and American flags.
Pregnancy of Southern White Rhino at US Zoo Could Save Subspecies
The rhino called Victoria was inseminated in March at the San Diego Zoo and the embryo will continue developing for about 14 months, meaning that the calf would be born in summer 2019.
Donald Trump Marks One Year of Robert Mueller Probe with 'No Collusion' Tweet
Donald Trump tweeted "Congratulations America, we are now into the second year of the greatest Witch Hunt in American History...and there is still No Collusion and No Obstruction,"
Pope Francis Condemns Gaza Killings, Says Mideast Needs Justice, Peace
Israeli forces killed 60 Palestinians near the Gaza-Israel border on Monday during demonstrations against the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, in the bloodiest day in Gaza in years.
Red Alert Raised After Ash Bursts from Hawaii Volcano
The Hawaiian County Civil Defence Agency said rock falls and gas explosions from one of the craters on Kilauea had caused the ash plume which was drifting downwind to the southwest.
Scottish Parliament Votes to Refuse Consent for Britain's EU withdrawal Bill
The Edinburgh assembly voted by 93 votes to 30 to deny consent for the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, which is currently going through the national parliament in London and is supposed to provide clarity on the legal position as Britain severs ties wit...
China Approves $1 Billion Loan for Sri Lanka Expressway to Counter India
Construction of the first phase of the road linking the capital Colombo with the hill resort of Kandy had been delayed for more than two years allegedly due to a lack of foreign funding.
Week Before Wedding, Prince Harry Gets Queen Elizabeth's Permission to Marry Meghan Markle
Prince Harry, the sixth in line to the throne, and Meghan Markle, best known for her role in US legal drama Suits, are due to marry next Saturday at Windsor Castle, home to kings and queens for nearly 1,000 years.
3 Generations of Same Family Killed in Australia's Worst Mass Shooting in 22 Years
Miles' mother Cynda Miles, 58, was found in the main house at the property and her father Peter Miles, 61, was found outside, Police Commissioner Chris Dawson told reporters.
Trump to Address Jerusalem Embassy Opening by Video: Official
The US decision to move the embassy and to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital raised concern in many capitals, and outrage in some, that Washington is pre-judging the result of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Russia, After Netanyahu Visit, Backs Off Syria S-300 Missile Supplies
Russia last month hinted it would supply the weapons to President Bashar al-Assad, over Israeli objections, after Western military strikes on Syria.
Israel Destroys Iranian Infra in Syria in Largest Operation Since 1974
Israel's Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said that his army struck "almost all of the Iranian infrastructure in Syria" overnight in response to a rocket barrage at its military outposts in the Golan Heights by Iran.
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad Sworn in as World's Oldest Elected Leader After Shock Win
Mahathir ruled Malaysia with an iron fist from 1981 to 2003 and now, with a second innings at the age of 92, is set to become the oldest elected leader in the world.