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In Damage Control, UK Rushes to Repair Ties With US as Leak Brands Trump's White House 'Inept'
In secret cables and briefing notes, the UK's Ambassador to US Kim Darroch warned the British government that President Trump's "career could end in disgrace," and described conflicts within the White House as "knife fights," according to reports in the M...
Fresh Clashes in Hong Kong After March Outside Train Station Connecting to Mainland China
The march was billed as an opportunity to explain to mainlanders in the city what their protest movement is about given the massive censorship that Beijing's leaders wield.
'Clumsy, Inept, Uniquely Dysfunctional': UK Ambassador to US Describes Trump Administration
In memos to the British government which date from 2017 to the present, Kim Darroch said Trump 'radiates insecurity' and advises officials in London that to deal with him effectively 'you need to make your points simple, even blunt'.
Hong Kong Protesters March Again, Reaching out to Chinese Visitors
Protests against the now-suspended bill have drawn millions of people to the streets in recent weeks, posing the biggest challenge Beijing has faced to its rule in the territory since Hong Kong returned to Chinese control in 1997.
Boko Haram Kills Five Soldiers in Northeast Nigeria: Sources
The sources said the death toll could increase as a number of soldiers were still missing after the attack on Thursday in Damboa, in Borno state in northeastern Nigeria.
Sri Lankan Supreme Court Stays President's Execution Order against Drug Convicts
The apex court's order came after it took into consideration a number of petitions filed against the president's order, that termed the order as a violation of the fundamental rights of the convicts.
Massive 6.4 Earthquake Rattles Southern California, Shockwaves Felt Across US West Coast
The USGS said the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.6, was very shallow - only 5.4 miles (8.7 km) - which would have amplified its effect.
Hundreds of School Students Take to Streets in 3 Sudanese Towns for 'Civilian Rule'
The spontaneous protests by school students in the agricultural towns of Madani, Gadaref and Sinnar came as talks between the protest leaders and generals entered a second day Thursday over the forming of an overall governing body.
US-China Trade Talks 'Back on Track', Says White House Advisor
US Trade advisor Peter Navarro said Chinese telecoms giant Huawei remains blocked from participating in the development of 5G wireless networks in the United States even though Washington has softened its stance toward the company.
Three Rockets Hit Pitch During Inter-school Cricket Match in Kabul, Two Teenage Cricketers Killed
The school teams were playing in Paktia province, south of the capital Kabul, when they were struck by insurgents.
Last Month Was the Hottest June on Record Worldwide, Says EU Satellite Agency
Global readings taken by the EU-ran Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) showed European temperatures were around 2C hotter than normal, and globally Earth was 0.1C warmer than the previous June record.
'Beautiful Couple, Beauty & The Beast': Trump's Praise for Daughter Ivanka, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Having met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un earlier in the day, Trump made the comment during his farewell address in which he referred to the discussions with Pyongyang.
Despite Security Concerns, Prince William and Kate to Embark on First Pakistan Visit in the Autumn
The official visit comes at the request of Britain's Foreign Office, Kensington Palace said on Twitter.
Once Dubbed 'Asia's Finest', Anger Swells Against Hong Kong Police Over Excess Violence
Hong Kong, the international finance hub, has witnessed the worst political violence in a generation as police fought largely young demonstrators opposed to a now postponed plan to allow extraditions to the Chinese mainland.
US Sikhs Demand Apology from Kamala Harris for Backing 2011 Policy on No Beards for Prison Guards
In a statement, these Sikh activists alleged that during her tenure as California's Attorney General, Kamala Harris defended a policy that prohibited state prison guards from keeping beards.
7,500 Kids Killed or Wounded in Yemen Since 2013: UN Report
The report by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the killings and injuries were among 11,779 grave violations against children during the period between April 1, 2013 and December 31, 2018.