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Iran will Deliver a Slap and Defeat America by Defeating Sanctions, Says Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei
The speech was delivered to tens of thousands of members of the Basij militia and top Revolutionary Guards commanders in a stadium in Tehran.
London Mayoral Candidate Under Fire for Views on Hindus, Muslims
Shaun Bailey had written a pamphlet for the Centre for Policy Studies back in 2005 in which he lamented Hindu and Muslim influences on the cultural landscape of Britain.
Elite North Korean Hacker Group Behind Wave of Bank Attacks: Researchers
The researchers said that the group 'APT38' used extremely sophisticated techniques including "phishing" emails to gain access to credentials and using "watering holes"—hijacked websites that appear normal but which contain malware that enables hackers to...
Frances Arnold, George Smith and Gregory Winter Win Nobel Chemistry Prize for Evolution Research
Arnold won one half of the nine million Swedish kronor (about $1.01 million) prize, while Smith and Winter shared the other half.
'Scary Time for Young Men': Trump Openly Mocks Kavanaugh Accuser After Rare Restraint
It was a striking change of tactic after the US president had opted to show restraint towards Christine Blasey Ford.
France Says Iran Behind Foiled Bomb Plot Near Paris, Seizes Assets in Retaliation
The hardening of relations between Paris and Tehran could have deep consequences for Iran, coming at a time when Rouhani's government is looking to European capitals to salvage a 2015 nuclear deal after the United States pulled out.
Britain's Boris Johnson Tells Ministers He Would Delay Brexit if Made Prime Minister
Britain's former foreign minister Boris Johnson said he wants to use a pause to reset the stalled Brexit negotiations.
Meghan Markle's Half-sister Issues Dramatic On-air Apology After Outbursts for Not Inviting Her to Wedding
Samantha, 53, has repeatedly made public statements criticising the 37-year-old Duchess of Sussex and the British royal family after she was left out of the invite list for Meghan and Harry's nuptials in Windsor in May.
Mickey Mouse Gets African Wardrobe Options for 90th Birthday
Ten South African artists each painted and adorned a statue of Disney's cartoon character, using styles that reflect the continent's cultural diversity and giving him more wardrobe options than the usual white gloves, red pants and yellow shoes.
Powerful Typhoon Nears Tokyo After Losing Some Strength; Flights Cancelled, Trains Stopped
Many flights were cancelled at major airports throughout Japan, including Tokyo's Narita and Haneda. The storm destroyed power lines on the southern islands of Okinawa on Saturday.
With Tougher Iran Sanctions Around the Corner, US Explores New Oil Options for ‘Friend’ India
Though India, one of the biggest importers of Iranian oil, has already reduced its import, it has indicated that it is unlikely to go down to zero given its massive energy needs.
Trump Admits Friendship With China's Xi Could Be Over After his Hard Line on Trade
With tensions growing sharply between the two sides on a range of issues, Trump said China wanted him to suffer an electoral setback as payback for his hard line over trade.
Laughter at Trump Speech at UNGA Sign of US Isolation: Iran Revolutionary Guards Chief
Some delegates at the General Assembly on Tuesday laughed and muttered when Donald Trump, in a speech, praised the "extraordinary" achievements of his administration.
Men Wanted for Killing and Torturing Kangaroos in Australia
Police releases images where a man was seen brandishing knuckle-dusters in one of the pictures, alongside another suspect with his face pixelated and wearing a similar weapon on his hand.
Chinese Arrested in US for Spying on Engineers, Scientists
He was tasked with providing the intelligence officer with biographical information of eight individuals for possible recruitment, according to the complaint.
Trump Accused of Trying to 'Topple' Iran Leader in UN War of Words
In his second appearance before the General Assembly, Trump also took aim at international institutions such as the UN-backed world court.