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Students Injured After Malfunctioning Delta Jet Dumps Fuel on California School Playground
Delta Flight 89 took off from Los Angeles en route to Shanghai on Tuesday and was forced to turn back due to engine trouble, a Delta spokesperson said.
Over 5,000 Feral Camels Shot Dead in Five Days in Drought-hit Australia
Aboriginal leaders in South Australia state said extremely large herds of the non-native camels had been driven towards rural communities by drought and extreme heat, threatening scarce food and drinking water.
US to Permanently Halt About 1,000 Drones over Chinese Tech Concerns
The US government is planning to permanently halt its civilian drone program after deciding that the risk of the drones being used by Beijing for spying was too high.
Ex-pope Benedict Rejects Opening Up Priesthood to Married Men
Francis is currently considering allowing it in remote locations, such as the Amazon, where communities seldom have Mass due to a lack of priests, and is expected to publish his decision in the coming weeks.
China to Buy USD 200 Billion More Products as Part of Trade Deal Phase 1: US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin
Steven Mnuchin said the first phase of the trade deal includes real enforcement provision. If they don't comply with the agreement, the president retains the authority to put on tariffs, both existing tariffs and additional tariffs, he added.
'All Persons Involved in Air Disaster Will be Brought to Justice': Iran's President to Ukrainian Leader
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky that those behind the downing of the Ukrainian airliner will be brought to justice.
Indian-origin UK Cop Falsely Accuses Man of Sexual Assault after Argument over Cleaning Garden; Jailed
The off-duty cop was sentenced for perverting the course of justice at Kingston Crown Court after a trial at the same court, which concluded last month and found the allegation untrue.
Australia Urges Quarter of a Million to Flee as Winds Fan Huge Bushfires
Defence personnel stood ready to move to bushfire grounds if conditions became extreme, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters, as soaring temperatures and erratic winds create dangerous conditions.
British MPs Approve Historic Brexit Deal after Long Delay, UK Set to Leave EU on Jan 31
UK lawmakers voted 330 to 231 in favour of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, which implements an exit deal agreed with the EU last year.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro to Not Attend Upcoming World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum, held annually at Davos, is a meeting in which world leaders discuss economic matters. This year's summit will take place on January 21- 24.
Four Turkish Soldiers Killed In Bomb Attack in Northeast Syria
The attack occurred during a roadside security check in the region east of the Euphrates rivers in Syria, where Turkey carried out a military operation with allied Syrian rebels in October.
Received Warning from Iran on Missile Attack Against US Forces, Says Iraq PM
The prime minister's office said it was simultaneously contacted by the US, as the missiles slammed into the Ain al-Asad base in western Iraq and Harir further north.
Withdrawal of US Troops Will be 'Worst Thing' for Iraq, Says Trump
Some 5,000 US soldiers are deployed in Iraq as part of the international coalition against the IS terror group.
Seven Dead, 3 Dozen Injured After Bus Crashes with Cargo Train
The state civil defence department published images of white-vested Mexican Red Cross workers attending to victims as the white bus lay battered along the tracks.
Iran Says Nuclear Deal 'Not Dead Yet' Despite Commitment Roll Back
Iran said on Sunday it was taking a further step back from its commitments, although it also said it would continue to cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog.
Baby Boy Wrapped in Plastic Found Alive in Singapore Rubbish Chute
Police said in a statement a baby boy had been found with no visible injuries and in stable condition. Police said the baby was taken to hospital and they were investigating.