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2 Killed, More Than 200 Wounded in Iraqi Protests after Police Open Fire on Demonstrators
With Iraqi flags draped over their shoulders or wrapped around their foreheads, the demonstrators had gathered at the iconic Tahrir Square with a wide range of grievances.
Former Sri Lankan Police Chief Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting and Threatening Lift Operator
Pujith Jayasundara was arrested after he presented himself before the police's Criminal Investigation Department. The former inspector general of police was produced before a magistrate, who gave Jayasundara bail.
Suicide Bomber Kills Policeman in Pakistan's Southwest, 3 Injured
Local police chief Mohammad Zaman says Monday's attack took place in the town of Loralai in the Baluchistan province.
UK PM Boris Johnson Apologises to Queen after Top Court Rules against Parliament Suspension
The Supreme Court rebuke has reportedly led to a breakdown of trust between Buckingham Palace and Downing Street. A royal source claimed the Queen's senior advisers are fed up.
Our Country is at Stake Like Never Before, Donald Trump Tells Supporters Amid Impeachment Probe
American rights are being threatened by Democrats, Trump said, stating that they wanted to take away guns, health care, their vote, and freedom.
'Lennon Walls' on Protest Timetable as Hong Kong Gears up for Demonstrations Ahead of China National Day
A series of pro- and anti-Beijing protests is planned ahead of the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China on Tuesday, including at the consulate of former colonial power Britain.
15 Wounded as Bomb Explodes at Southern Afghanistan Polling Station: Report
An 'explosion took place outside a polling centre in the city of Kandahar, and 15 people — all men — were injured and were brought to the hospital,' Naimatullah, the head of a regional hospital who only has one name, said.
'Used and Dehumanised': Over 300 Boys and Men Found Chained in Nigeria
Most of the freed captives were children, aged up to their late teens. Some shuffled with their ankles manacled and others were chained by their legs to large metal wheels to prevent escape.
7 Dead, 4 Missing As Greek Migrant Boat Capsizes in Aegean Sea
The accident occurred near the tiny Greek island of Oinousses, located between the island of Chios and the Turkish coast.
8 Takeaways From the Whistleblower Complaint Against Donald Trump
The complaint about Donald Trump’s conversation with the leader of Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden has led to heightened calls among Democrats to impeach the US president.
Google Marks Its 21st Birthday with Special Doodle Sated with Nostalgia
Friday’s Google Doodle portrays a photograph of the search engine on a computer and is dated September 27, 1998.
Boris Johnson Demands Election as UK Parliament Scenes Get Chaotic Amid Extraordinary Verbal Clashes
Johnson, who had to dash back from the United Nations summit in New York to face furious parliamentarians on Wednesday evening, appeared unrepentant as he stuck to his stand that the senior judges had been wrong.
Malaysian Police Arrest 15, Mostly Indonesians, Over Suspicion of Having Links to IS
15 people, mostly foreigners from neighbouring Indonesia were arrested in several raids across the country between July and September, said Malaysia's police chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.
Shallow Tremor Jolts Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Days After 5.8 Magnitude Quake Killed 37
The US Geological Survey put the quake at 4.7 magnitude and 10 kilometres deep, adding that it had struck just four kilometres outside of Mirpur.
Egypt Detains More than 1,000 People in Wake of Protests Against President Sisi
The Egyptian Centre for Freedoms and Rights said 1,003 had been arrested, while the Egyptian Centre for Economic and Social Rights reported the figure of 1,298 detained.
China Anniversary Parade to Unveil Hi-tech Military Gear: Report
The Chinese defence ministry says 15,000 troops will march next week, and 580 pieces of military hardware will be displayed — as well as more than 160 aircraft.