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US State Department Fires Foreign Affairs Official With White Nationalist Links
The State Department declined to name the official. The Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit civil rights organization best known for tracking U.S. hate groups, identified him as Matthew Gebert.
Trump Consoles Shooting Victims in Ohio, Texas, Rails Against Opponents
The president landed in El Paso, Texas, where a self-declared white supremacist murdered 22 people last weekend at a Walmart heavily frequented by customers of Hispanic origin.
Bangladesh PM Hasina Likely to Visit India in October; Teesta Water Sharing, Rohingya Crisis on Agenda
It will be Sheikh Hasina's first visit to India after assuming office for the third consecutive term. Hasina's alliance, dominated by her party Awami League, won the general election with a thumping majority in December last year.
Iran Seizes Third Foreign Oil Tanker Ship in Less Than Month
Last month, Iran seized a British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz for alleged marine violations and allowed a second one to proceed after issuing a warning.
Bashar al-Assad's Wife Announces She is 'Totally' Cured of Breast Cancer
The Syrian presidency announced last August that the first lady had begun treatment for breast cancer, and photos of her, thin and wearing a headscarf, have since then regularly been shared on the Syrian presidency's social media accounts.
US Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Move to Restrict Illegal Migrants from Seeking Asylum: Reports
That policy would have effectively prevented most Central American asylum seekers from gaining entry into the United States at the southern border, as the majority come through Mexico.
Singapore Home Ministry Dubs Apology by Indian-origin YouTubers for 'Racist' Rap Video as 'Insincere'
'This spoofing is a pretence of an apology and in fact shows contempt for the many Singaporeans who have expressed concern at their blatantly racist rap video,' the ministry said.
Donald Trump Levies More Sanctions on Russia in Spy Poisoning Case
In March 2018, Sergei Skripal, a former Russian military intelligence officer turned double agent for Britain, and his visiting daughter, Yulia, were found unconscious on a park bench in the British town of Salisbury after being exposed to the nerve agent...
European Union's IMF Race Down to Two as Finland's Rehn Withdraws
Rehn's departure from the vote of EU ministers called by French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire leaves just former Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem and Bulgarian Kristalina Georgieva, the current number two at the World Bank, left in the race.
Mercury in Europe Soared Three Notches Above Normal in Last Month’s Heatwave: Report
The three-day peak saw temperature records tumble in Belgium, the Netherlands and Britain, and the city of Paris experienced its hottest ever day with the mercury topping out at 42.6C on July 25.
Robert F. Kennedy's Granddaughter Dies of Overdose at Family Compound in Massachusetts: Report
Robert F Kennedy's granddaughter Saoirse Kennedy Hill's death is the latest in a long series of tragedies that beset one of America's leading political dynasties.
As Prices Soar Amid Fresh Tariffs on Chinese Imports, Here's Why Gold Prices React to US Federal Reserve
The yellow precious metal also serves as a safe-haven asset, so it reacts to signals sent by the FOMC members about the condition of the economy.
No 'Send Her Back!' Chants for Ilhan Omar But 'Lock Her Up!' Cry Against Hillary Clinton at Trump Rally
The crowd as a whole did not chant, and the president - who was being watched for his response - did not have to show whether he would try to stop his supporters from engaging in a call that critics view as racist.
Malaysian Lawmaker Apologises for Proposing 'Anti-Seduction' Law in Parliament
Mohamad Imran Abdul Hamid proposed an act that 'protects men' from women's actions, words and clothing which may seduce them to the point that they commit incest, rape and molestation.
China Orders Arabic, Halal Symbols Taken Down Across Beijing in Latest Crackdown on Muslims
Employees at 11 restaurants and shops in Beijing selling halal products said officials had told them to remove images associated with Islam, such as the crescent moon and the word 'halal' written in Arabic, from signs.
North Korea's Missile Tests Don't Violate Kim Jong Un's Pledge to Trump, Says US
North Korea's tests of short-range missiles on Tuesday and last week came despite a meeting between Kim and Trump on June 30 at which they agreed to revive stalled talks.