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Blame Costly Wars, Not China, For Poor State of US Economy: Jack Ma
Ruling out the much-talked about US-China trade war under the Trump presidency, founder of China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Jack Ma said the poor plight of American economy was due to the costly wars waged by Washington and has nothing to do with trade ti...
Donald Trump to Meet with British PM Theresa May on Jan 27
US President Donald Trump will meet with visiting British Prime Minister Theresa May next week, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said on Saturday.
Democrats Blast at Donald Trump's Pick for Education Secretary
Democrats sliced holes in billionaire Betsy DeVos's credentials to be the next US Education Secretary at a confirmation hearing on Tuesday, raising doubts whether President-elect Donald Trump's pick will win approval in the full Senate.
Eight Policemen Killed in Terror Attack in Egypt
A group of terrorists attacked a security checkpoint at Al-Naqb in southwestern Egypt's New Valley Governorate, 70 km from Kharga city, killing eight police officials and injuring three others.
Istanbul Nightclub Terror Attack: Gunman Who Killed 39 Captured
A gunman suspected of killing 39 people during a New Year's attack on an Istanbul nightclub has been caught in a police operation, Turkish media reports said early Tuesday.
Arrest Warrant Sought For Samsung Heir in South Korean Corruption Probe
South Korean prosecutors on Monday requested an arrest warrant for Lee Jae-yong, Samsung Group's de facto leader, on charges of bribery in connection with an influence-peddling scandal that led to President Park Geun-hye's impeachment.
Pakistani Villagers Attack Qatari Prince's Hunting Party
Khan says nearly 30 villagers armed with guns and sticks attacked the convoy today, forcing the royal to relocate to a safer area. He declined to identify the visiting prince.
Middle East Needs Peace, World Diplomats Tell Trump, Israel
While the Palestinians welcomed Sunday's declaration, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the conference "rigged" and cooked up behind Israel's back to force it to accept conditions against national interests.
Israel Says Nazi Camp Excavations Unearth Link to Anne Frank
Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial says researchers excavating the remains of one of the most notorious Nazi death camps have uncovered a pendant that appears identical to one belonging to Anne Frank.
Palestinian President Abbas Says US Embassy Move Would Hurt Peace
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Saturday that if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes through with plans to transfer Washington's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem it will hurt the peace process.
Pilot Killed as Thai Fighter Jet Crashes at Air Show
A Thai air force pilot has died when his fighter jet crashed at an air show during the country's Children's Day.
Samsung Leader Lee Quizzed For Over 22 Hours in South Korea Corruption Scandal
Prosecutors have been investigating whether Samsung provided 30 billion won ($25.46 million) to a business and foundations backed by Park's friend, Choi Soon-sil, in exchange for the national pension fund's support for a 2015 merger of two Samsung affilia...
Clinton Email Enquiry: Watchdog to Probe Comey's, FBI's Actions Before Election
Justice Department inspector general opened an investigation Thursday into department and FBI actions before the election, including whether FBI Director James Comey followed established policies in the email investigation of Hillary Clinton.
China Commissions Sophisticated Naval Reconnaissance Ship
China's Navy has commissioned a sophisticated electronic reconnaissance ship, capable of conducting all-weather, round-the-clock observation on multiple targets, the latest addition to Beijing's expanding fleet amid tensions over its assertiveness in the...
Hundreds of Tourists Stranded in Bali as Flights Axed
Hundreds of tourists were stranded on the resort island of Bali today following a decision by authorities to axe Tigerair Australia flights after the airline allegedly broke Indonesian regulations.
Mexico Says Won't Fund Wall but Wants Good Ties With Donald Trump
President Enrique Pena Nieto has again rejected Donald Trump's demand that Mexico pay for a wall along the border, but he vowed to seek good relations with the US president-elect.