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Philippine President Duterte Tells Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Rights Activists are 'Just a Noisy Bunch'
Suu Kyi is facing international criticism for failing to address the plight of the Rohingya, more than 655,500 of whom have fled to Bangladesh to escape a crackdown by the Myanmar military.
Italy's Homeless, Jobless Migrants Shunned by Politicians
The plight of the hundreds of thousands of migrants struggling to build a life in Italy is rarely discussed by most political parties, even though immigration is one of the hottest issues ahead of national elections on March 4.
Suspected US Drone Kills Two Haqqani Network Militants in Pakistan
Two missiles hit a house and killed militants Ahsan Khorai and Nasir Mehmood in the village of Dapa Mamozai in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), according to a police officer and an intelligence official.
Blast Near Save The Children Aid Group Office in Afghanistan
He said he had no word on casualties but a clash was going on at the scene.
US a Threat to Multilateral Trade, not Us: China
The statement comes barely days after the US said that rules of the World Trade Organization had proved futile in making the Asian giant to embrace a market-oriented trade regime.
'Sherin Law’ Proposed in US to Stop Parents From Leaving Kids Alone at Home
Sherin Mathews was found dead in a culvert in Richardson city in suburban Dallas on October 22, over two weeks after she was reported missing by her Indian-American foster father, Wesley Mathews.
US Embassy in Israel to Move to Jerusalem by End of 2019: Mike Pence
Pence, an evangelical Christian, drew parallels between Jewish history dating back to the Biblical times and the European pilgrims who founded the United States.
Kabul Intercontinental Hotel Siege Ends After 12 Hours and Six Deaths
People trapped at the top of the six-storey Intercontinental Hotel, on a hilltop overlooking the Afghan capital, could be seen tying together bedsheets and climbing over balconies to escape the overnight siege.
China Accuses US Warship of Violating Its Sovereignty
On the evening of January 17, the missile destroyer USS Hopper came within 12 nautical miles of Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, China's foreign ministry said.
China Justifies Massive Construction in Doklam, Says Aimed at Improving Lives of Troops
China's reaction came amid reports that it was building a huge military complex close to the site of the Doklam standoff with India.
'Starving California Children Taunted With Pie, Beaten by Parents'
Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin described what he said was a case of "human depravity." The children were denied food, basic hygiene and medical care and were punished for perceived infractions such as washing their hands above the wrist.
Facebook Selfie Showing Murder Weapon Helps Convict Women Who Killed Friend Two Years Ago
Cheyenne Rose Antoine, 21, pleaded guilty on Monday to killing Brittney Gargol, 18, in Canada two years ago, BBC reported on Wednesday.
North Korea Will Eventually Negotiate With United States, Says Rex Tillerson
The top American diplomat said he is waiting to hear from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he seeks to have a conversation.
Pakistan Clerics Issue Fatwa Against ‘Un-Islamic’ Suicide Bombings
Pakistan has for years been plagued by violence by Islamist militants who often use suicide bombers and preach that their struggle is a holy war to impose Islamic rule. Suicide attacks are frequently condemned as fanatical and immoral, especially when civ...
Brexit Vote May be Reversed, says British Campaigner Nigel Farage
Nigel Farage, former head of the eurosceptic UK Independence Party, said a well-organised and funded group of campaigners that wants to remain in the EU was drowning out those who want to leave.
Emmanuel Macron Tells Netanyahu the Iran Nuclear Deal Must be Preserved
Emmanuel Macron says he wants an “uncompromising” dialogue with Iran about its ballistic missile program and he told Netanyahu that efforts concerning Iranian ballistics as well as its regional activities should continue.
