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After Move to Impeach CJ, Nepal Army Says 'Maintaining Vigil'
The Nepal Army will maintain vigil due to the "unfolding events" in the country, it said in an unusual move hours after an impeachment motion was registered in the parliament against the first woman chief justice.
Trump Says North Korea's Kim is 'a Pretty Smart Cookie'
Trump's almost admiring remarks came amid soaring tensions with North Korea over its missile and nuclear programmes, with an alarmed Washington looking to China for help in reining in Kim.
With a 'Friendly' Call Trump Invites Philippines' Duterte to Washington
US President Donald Trump on Saturday invited his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte to Washington in a "friendly" call in which the leaders discussed the "threat" of North Korea, the White House said.
14 Injured in Philippines Blast as ASEAN Leaders Gather
The explosion happened late on Friday about five kilometres (three miles) from the heavily guarded complex where Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) leaders are meeting and police said they were investigating the possibility that it was a revenge assau...
IS Claims Responsibility for Baghdad Bomb That Kills Four
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a bombing that targeted a police station in Baghdad's centre, and Iraqi officials said the blast killed four people and wounded eight.
Trump Says 'Major, Major' Conflict With North Korea Possible
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.
German Soldier Arrested on Suspicion of Planning Attack
Sixteen buildings were searched in Germany, Austria and France in connection with the investigation, and multiple mobile telephones and other electronic devices were seized as evidence, Niesen said.
Indian Origin Man Held in US on Charges of Insider Trading
A 41-year-old Indian citizen has been arrested on charges of insider trading and making thousands of dollars using confidential information of a private equity firm's acquisition of a technology company.
Republicans Remove Mexico Border Wall From Budget Negotiation
Republican lawmakers removed the funds allocated for the Mexico border wall from their budget, given that the Democrats were unwilling to agree to back the budget with it and after President Donald Trump softened his stance on the matter.
North Korea Stages Large-scale Artillery Drill as US Submarine Docks in South
"They are at once perilously overestimating their own strength and underestimating the hazards they are brewing for themselves."
French Presidential Elections: Le Pen Steps Down as Leader of National Front
Le Pen brought the anti-establishment FN party into the country's political mainstream on Sunday's first round to elect new president for the next five years.
Polls Give 'Outsider' Macron Edge Over Le Pen in May 7 Runoff
It was the euro's highest level since November 10, the day after the results of the US presidential election.
UK Far-Right Party to Make Burqa Ban a Manifesto Pledge
The far-right, anti-immigration UK Independence Party is set to announce a ban on burqas in public places in its manifesto pledge for the June 8 general election.
France Elections: 'Macron, Le Pen Through to 2nd Round'
France goes to the polls on Sunday for the first round of a bitterly fought presidential election, crucial to the future of Europe and a closely-watched test of voters' anger with the political establishment.
Pakistan Supreme Court Orders JIT Probe, Nawaz Sharif Won't Quit
The court has ordered the setting up of a joint investigation team which has to submit its report in 60 days.
Bernie Sanders Most Popular Active Politician in US: Poll
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is the US' most popular active politician, viewed favourably by 57 per cent of registered voters, according to a new poll.
