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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.
British PM Boris Johnson in Limbo as MPs Reject Call for Early Polls After Derailing Brexit Plan
Just six weeks after taking office, Johnson lost his majority in the House of Commons as his own MPs joined opposition parties to stop him taking Britain out of the EU next month without a deal.
American Teen's Surprise Visit Goes Wrong after Mother Mistakes Her For Intruder, Shoots Her
The mother had a licensed .38 Special revolver and was home alone when she heard noise coming from the kitchen or hallway, police chief John Norman told the station.
Pentagon Approves $3.6 Billion For Construction of Trump's Wall Along Mexican Border, Defers 127 Projects
Pentagon officials would not say which 127 projects will be affected but said details will be available Wednesday after members of Congress are notified. They said half the money will come from military projects in the US .
Texas to Execute Man Convicted of Murdering Elderly Woman and Her Daughter in 2003
Crutsinger was accused of entering the women's Fort Worth home on April 6, 2003, and stabbing them multiple times and slitting their throats. He later stole Syren's Cadillac and credit card.
Iran Set to Announce New Step to Scale Back Nuclear Commitments
Iran and three European countries -- Britain, France and Germany -- have been engaged in talks to save a 2015 nuclear deal that has been unravelling since the US withdrew from it May last year.
WHO Experts Advise Bangladesh Use of Nuclear Technique to Combat Dengue
The experts agreed with Bangladesh officials on a four-year plan that includes selection of a pilot site for the release of sterile male mosquitoes in 2021-22