World
Skeleton DNA Reveals Surprising Backgrounds of Crusader Soldiers
Researchers uncovered 25 male skeletons in two burial pits in Sidon, Lebanon, dating to the 13th century. This is one of the few known Crusader burial sites and an area where major battles raged between 1110 and 1249.
Trump to be First Foreign Leader to Meet Japan's New Emperor: White House
President Donald Trump will also hold talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in addition to a visit by Abe to Washington on April 26-27, Sarah Sanders said.
Three World-renowned Mountaineers Presumed Dead in Canada Avalanche
Rescuers found signs of several avalanches and debris consistent with climbing equipment leading them to presume that the climbers were dead.
Donald Trump Celebrates with Game of Thrones Style Tweet on Russian Collusion Report
On Thursday, even before the release of Mueller's long-awaited report detailing his investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 US presidential election, Donald Trump was ready. "GAME OVER," he declared in an unmistakably "Game of Thrones"-esque...
Bee-wildering: Hives At Notre Dame Miraculously Survive Devastating Fire
On an average, each hive at Notre Dame produces 25 kg of honey each year, which is sold to the cathedral staff.
China Says No April 23 Deadline on Terrorist Tag for Masood Azhar, Stand Remains Unchanged
China, a veto-wielding member of the UNSC, had opposed the move, saying the issue should be resolved at the 1267 Committee itself which also functioned under the UN Security Council .
$1 Billion Help Raised to Rebuild Paris' Blaze-Ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral
Firefighters are still examining damage and shoring up the structure after Monday's fire collapsed the cathedral's spire and destroyed the roof.
Kabul Announces List of 250 Afghans for Talks with Taliban
The list was released by the government on Tuesday although the Taliban have refused to talk directly with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's government, saying they would recognize participants only as "ordinary" Afghans.
New Kind of Chill for Journalism, Say Indian Activists as Ecuador Prez Accuses Assange of 'Using Embassy' For Spying
President Lenin Moreno further denied the claims that he had acted as a reprisal for the way in which documents about his family had been leaked and said he regretted that Assange had used the embassy to interfere in other countries' democracies.
Unexploded Mortar Shell Kills Seven Children in Afghanistan
The incident appears to be the latest instance of discarded ordnance claiming civilian lives, in a country littered with landmines, homemade bombs and old shells.
China, Japan Tout 'Recovered' Ties Amid Global Uncertainty
Foreign Minister Taro Kono met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing to discuss youth exchanges and economic relations between the two countries, whose ties 'completely recovered' last year.
Kamala Harris Carves Distinct Early-state Path in Her 2020 White House Bid
Early opinion polls show Harris in the top tier of more than 18 Democrats who have announced campaigns or are expected to.
Trump's Sister Retires as Judge, Negating Judicial Ethics Complaints
The retirement of Maryanne Trump Barry was revealed in an April 1 order signed by a top court official in New York, where the misconduct case was assigned to prevent conflicts of interest for judges who knew Barry.
Too Little, Too Late: Inside Pakistan’s Rushed Tour of Madrasa Targeted in Balakot Airstrikes
For the first time since the Indian government said it had killed hundreds of 'terrorists' and their trainers in the madrasa compound, Pakistani authorities on Wednesday allowed a group of journalists working for foreign news organisations, and foreign di...
Former Obama Counsel May Face Charges in Robert Mueller-related Russian Lobby Case
The investigation into former US President Barack Obama's ex-counsel Gregory Craig comes as the Justice Department is cracking down on unregistered foreign lobbying and consulting.
'I Think Spying Did Occur': Attorney General William Barr Says on Trump's Campaign
William Barr was testifying for a second day at a congressional budget hearing that was dominated by questions about special counsel Robert Mueller's Trump-Russia investigation.