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China to Open Its Markets for US Beef and Natural Gas
China announced on Friday an agreement with the United States to resume imports of US beef and open its market to US natural gas and financial services.
Anchor Breaks Down on Live TV After Finding Out the Channel is Being Shut
An Israeli news anchor broke down live on air after she found out that her channel was being shut down while reading the news.
Marine Le Pen's Niece Quits French Politics
As well as leaving parliament, Le Pen is stepping down as opposition leader on the council for the southern region of Provence-Alpes-Cte d'Azur.
Top Malaysian Islamic State Operative Dead in Syria: Police
Malaysia's police chief said the country's top Islamic State operative was killed in an attack in Syria last month.
South Koreans Vote for New President After Months of Political Vacuum
South Koreans began voting on Tuesday to elect a new leader, looking to move on from a corruption scandal that brought down former President Park Geun-hye and shook the political and business elite to the core.
Iran Threatens to Hit Safe Havens in Pakistan if Terror Attacks Continue
In 2014 Iran warned it would send troops to Pakistan to retrieve five Iranian border guards kidnapped by Jaish al Adl. Pakistan said at the time that such action would be violation of the international law and warned Iranian forces not to cross the border...
Woman Flies Over 4,000-km in Wrong Direction in UA Flight
A French-speaking woman flew more than 4,800-km in the wrong direction in the US after the United Airlines failed to notify her of her flight's last-minute gate change, according to media reports.
Indian-African Entrepreneur to Use 'Digital India' as Global Case Study
Indian-African entrepreneur Ramesh Awtaney is planning to use the 'Digital India' model in South Africa as a global case study to incubate innovative digital start-ups that will propel the continent towards faster growth.
French President Hollande Promises 'Response' to Macron Election Hack
France's electoral commission has warned French journalists not to reveal the contents of the hacked messages on the last day before the election when no campaigning is authorised.
Indian-origin UK Girl Gets 162 IQ Points, More Than Einstein, Hawking
Rajgauri Pawar appeared in the British Mensa IQ Test in Manchester last month, and scored 162 — the highest possible IQ for someone under the age of 18.
37 Injured in Blast at Chemical Recycling Plant in Spain
Several explosions ripped through a recycling site for hazardous chemical waste near Madrid on Thursday, injuring 37 people, three of them seriously, and forcing the evacuation of nearby schools, officials said.
UK's Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's Husband, to Step Down From Royal Duties
The queen, the world's longest-reigning living monarch who celebrated her 91st birthday in April, will continue to carry out a full programme of official engagements, it added.
We Will Get it Done, Says Donald Trump on Middle East Peace
Palestinian officials have seen their cause overshadowed by worry over global concerns such as the war in Syria and Islamic State group jihadists, and want Trump's White House to bring it back to the forefront.
After Question on Obama, Trump Asks Reporter to Leave Oval Office
An interview by CBS’s John Dickerson with President Donald Trump ended abruptly after a question on his wiretapping claims against predecessor Barack Obama.
Merkel Makes Rare Russia Visit as Putin Backs Warmer Ties
The Russian and German leaders have scaled back links as Moscow's ties with the EU have plunged to a post-Cold War low.
New Syria War Crimes Panel to Launch Soon: UN
The panel approved by the UN General Assembly in December has been denounced by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government as unacceptable interference in the country's affairs.