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In Speech on Islam, Trump Urges Islamic Leaders to Take Stand Against Violence
US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Islamic leaders to take a stand against violence done in the name of religion, describing the struggle against extremism as a "battle between good and evil".
Rare Night of Street Parties in Iran After Rouhani's Win
For many, it was a chance to breathe easily again after a tense campaign between Rouhani and his hardline opponent Ebrahim Raisi.
India Has Been Diverting Nuclear Materials to Make Weapons: Pakistan
He said media reports and papers substantiate an otherwise largely "ignored fact" that India's nuclear weapons programme is the fastest growing in the world.
381 Students Hospitalised in China For Norovirus
The school has more than 10,000 students, with about 8,000 boarding on campus. It provides filtered water to the campus via a pipeline. All water has been now turned off within the school.
Israel Provided The Intelligence That Trump Shared With Russians: Report
The classified intelligence US President Donald Trump divulged to Russian officials last week was provided by Israel, a media report said on Wednesday "The revelation adds a potential diplomatic complication to an episode that has renewed questions about...
Italian Court Rules Against Sikh Wanting to Carry Kirpan
"An attachment to one's own values, even if they are lawful in the country of origin, is intolerable when it causes violating the laws of the host country," the court said.
Putin Blames Off-key Piano For Hesitant Musical Rendition
"I thought that if Mr Peskov is filming, it's probably for personal use, for the archive," Putin said, referring to his spokesman, Dmitry Peskov. "But they decided to post it. But never mind. I think I didn't let you down."
Ruling Fatah Party Fares Poorly in Palestinian Elections
But the results indicated lackluster support for the party, which has dominated Palestinian politics for half a century.
A Suicide At Age 8? Cincinnati Case Proves It's Rare, But Not Inconceivable
Eight-year-old Gabriel Taye allegedly killed himself in January 2017 after he was bullied and knocked unconscious by another boy at Carson Elementary School.
Pope Francis Says Will be 'Sincere' With Trump at Vatican Meeting
Pope Francis said on Saturday he would be "sincere" with US President Donald Trump over their sharp differences on subjects such as immigration and climate change when the two hold their first meeting at the Vatican later this month.
Greek Tragedy: Three Killed, 10 Injured as Train Derails, Rips Through House
Three people died and 10 more were injured when a train derailed in northern Greece on Saturday night and ripped through a house, police said.
After India's PoK Concerns, China's Xi Calls For 'Respect For Sovereignty'
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said all countries should respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as he inaugurated the high profile Belt and Road forum boycotted by India due to concerns relating to a controversial economic cor...
UN Chief Names Britain's Mark Lowcock as Humanitarian Chief
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed British humanitarian expert Mark Lowcock to be the next UN humanitarian chief.
Data Held for Ransom in 70 Countries; Massive Cyber Attack Hits Russia Hard
The attack hit Britain's health service, forcing affected hospitals to close wards and emergency rooms. Related attacks were reported in Spain, Portugal and Russia.
Iran Presidential Election: Rouhani Takes on Hardliners in Spirited Last Debate
Although Iran's political system puts ultimate power in the hands of an unelected supreme leader, and all candidates are vetted by a hardline watchdog body, elections are nevertheless hard-fought contests that can bring dramatic change.
Trump Threatens to Cancel Media Briefings to Ensure 'Accuracy'
His latest attack on the media came after his administration's shifting narrative on the firing of James Comey as FBI chief was questioned by the media.
