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Israel Annexation in West Bank Would 'Push Region Towards Violence', Says Jordan
Jordanian foreign minister, in a statement issued by his ministry, said the 'unilateral measures he (Netanyahu) proposes risk killing off the entire peace process and pose a threat to peace and security in the region'.
84-year-old Former Japanese Empress Leaves Hospital After Cancer Surgery
The 84-year-old Michiko was diagnosed with early stages of breast cancer in July. She had surgery on Sunday at the University of Tokyo hospital.
Did Boris Johnson Just Outfox Himself on Brexit?
Boris Johnson, the man who promised to deliver no-deal Brexit is suddenly flailing for a new strategy.
Let’s Give New Andhra Govt Time on Amaravati Project, Says Singapore Minister
In 2014, the then Andhra government had sought Singapore's help in creating the master plan for Amaravati project.
World Bank CEO Georgieva Sole Candidate to Lead IMF
Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria, currently the bank's chief executive officer, is all but guaranteed to replace former Managing Director Christine Lagarde, who has been named to lead the European Central Bank.
'We are All in Gutter, But Some are Looking at Stars': Chinese Netizens Hail ISRO for Chandrayaan-2
An ISRO official on Monday said Chandrayaan-2's lander Vikram is unbroken but lying tilted on the surface of the Moon after a hard landing very close to the scheduled touchdown site.
Pakistan Releases JeM Chief Masood Azhar from Custody Amid Tensions With India Over Article 370 Move: Report
The United Nations designated Azhar a terrorist in May 2019 after veto-wielding permanent member China — also Pakistan’s all-weather ally — lifted its technical hold on the proposal by the US, the UK and France to list him.
On Again, Off Again: Erratic History of America's Talks With the Taliban in Afghanistan
Since well before the US invasion Washington has tried to obtain promises from the Taliban, resulting in a tragic series of missed opportunities and all but guaranteeing suspicion around any new deal.
US Students Outsourcing Homework to Struggling Writers Abroad; India Part of Essay-for-Hire Industry
Cheating in college is nothing new, but the internet now makes it possible on a global, industrial scale.
Pak Summons Indian Envoy over Ceasefire Violations, Claims 4 Civilians Injured
Pakistan claimed that in the most recent ceasefire violations on September 6 in Khuiratta Sector of the LoC, the Indian forces targeted civilian participants of peaceful rallies.
Netherlands Asked Ukraine Not to Hand Over to Russia Key Suspect in MH17 Downing
In a letter to parliament, Foreign Minister Stef Blok said the Dutch government contacted Ukraine "several times and at the very highest level" in an effort to prevent the handover of Vladimir Tsemakh, believed to be an air defence specialist for pro-Mosc...
Ship Carrying 284,000 Litres of Diesel Seized by Iran With 12 Filipino Sailors Aboard
Iran's coast guard seized the vessel for allegedly smuggling fuel in the Gulf. Tehran has been fighting rampant fuel smuggling by land to neighbouring countries and by sea to Gulf Arab states.
US Navy Dismisses Leaders of SEAL Team Deployed in Iraq Amid Sex Assault Allegation
Naval Special Warfare Command said Rear Adm. Collin Green relieved them because their leadership failures caused a breakdown of order and discipline within two units while deployed to combat zones.
Zimbabwe's Former President Robert Mugabe Passes Away at 95 in Singapore
President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the news on his Twitter account.
Hong Kong Braces for Weekend Protests as Leader Fails to Appease Activists
Hong Kong protesters plan to block traffic to the city's international airport on Saturday, a week after thousands of demonstrators disrupted transport links, which saw some of the worst violence since the unrest escalated three months ago.
Driver Killed, 34 Injured as Truck Catches Fire, Train Derails After Collision in Japan's Yokohama
The train driver slammed on the brakes when he saw the truck in the crossing but was unable to stop in time. One passenger said she heard the train's whistle blow for a long time before she felt the crash.