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Golan Druze March For Syrian Independence Day
Hundreds of Druze on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights marched Monday for Syrian independence day, carrying portraits of President Bashar al-Assad and chanting anti-Israel slogans.
'All Options on Table' With North Korea: Mike Pence at DMZ
"All options are on the table to achieve the objectives and ensure the stability of the people of this country," he said, adding that U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear he won't talk about specific military tactics.
China Seeks Russia's Help to 'Cool' North Korea Situation
“China is ready to coordinate closely with Russia to help cool down as quickly as possible the situation on the peninsula and encourage the parties concerned to resume dialogue,” Wang told Lavrov, referring to the stalled six-party talks on the North’s nu...
United Airlines Passenger Stung by Scorpion Onboard
United Airlines found itself on the defensive again on Friday after a passenger complained that a scorpion stung him during a flight from Texas, capping off a bruising week for the public image of the one of the world's largest carriers.
US Led Coalition Mistakenly Kills 18 Militia Allies in Syria, says US
The U.S.-led coalition forces struck the position on Tuesday after another partner in the fight wrongly told them its was occupied by Islamic State militants, the Pentagon said, underlining the complex nature of the conflict.
Baby Can be Allowed to Die Against Parents' Wishes: UK Judge
British doctors can allow a baby to "die with dignity" despite his parents' wish to take him to the US for treatment, a high court judge ruled on Wednesday.
Spain Holds Russian Hacking Suspect Wanted by US
A Spanish judge on Monday ordered a Russian computer expert to be remanded in custody on US allegations of large-scale hacking, judicial and police sources said.
Senator Mccain Alleges Russia Cooperated With Syria in Chemical Weapons Attack
US Senator John McCain accused Russia on Monday of having cooperated with the Syrian government forces in a chemical weapons attack that has killed more than 80 people, including more than a dozen children.
Neil Gorsuch Sworn in as Next Supreme Court Justice Despite Democrat opposition
Neil Gorsuch was on Monday sworn in as the new judge of the US Supreme Court, capping a grueling confirmation process and filling the seat once held by the late conservative icon Antonin Scalia.
Family Blames 'Enemy Spy' For Missing Pakistan Army officer
The family of a retired Pakistan Army officer who went missing in Nepal has told police that he may have been kidnapped by "enemy spy agencies", an apparent reference to Indian intelligence agencies.
Emmanuel Macron Unveils Priorities as French Presidential Race Tightens
French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron detailed his priorities on Sunday for his first few months in office if elected, as polls showed the unpredictable race tightening just two weeks before voting.
As Global Nuclear Giants go Bust, Should India Celebrate?
The global nuclear industry is going through a virtual meltdown on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Strike on Syria Town Hit With Chemical Weapons Kills 1
The chemical attack on Khan Sheikhoun on Tuesday triggered a US missile attack two days later that struck a Syrian air base in central Syria killing nine people.
In 10 Days, Giant Asteroid Will Fly 'Very Close' to Us, Says NASA
A large near-Earth asteroid discovered nearly three years ago will fly safely past Earth on April 19, US space agency NASA has said.
10 Terrorists Involved in Lahore Suicide Attack Killed
Ten terrorists of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), involved in a suicide attack on Lahore's Mall Road in February, were killed in a shootout with police in the wee hours today in Lahore.
Donald Trump Picks Kevin Hassett as Key Economic Adviser
President Donald Trump has chosen Kevin Hassett, an economics adviser to past Republican presidential candidates, to be chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers.