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Germany Says Tunisian's Fingerprints Found in Christmas Market Crash Truck
Fingerprints from a Tunisian suspect have been found inside the truck that smashed through a Berlin Christmas market on Monday in an attack that killed 12 people, and investigators assume the migrant was at the wheel, officials said.
Passenger Removed From Flight After Confrontation With Ivanka Trump
A JetBlue airline passenger, who media outlets and a witness described as making angry remarks at the sight of Ivanka Trump on his flight, was removed from the plane on Thursday by the airline.
Christmas Day Terror Plot Foiled in Australia, Seven Arrested: Police
An Islamic State-inspired Christmas Day terror plot targeting central Melbourne with explosives has been foiled after raids across the city resulted in seven arrests, police said today.
Syrian Government Takes Full Control of Aleppo After 4 Years
The Syrian government took full control of Aleppo on Thursday for the first time in four years after the last opposition fighters and civilians were bused out of war-ravaged eastern districts, sealing the end of the rebellion's most important stronghold.
Abdul Basit Top Contender For Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Post
Official sources said that in addition to Basit, Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Tehmina Janjua and High Commissioner to Britain Sayed Ibne Abbas are also in the run.
US Puts Alibaba Back on 'Notorious Markets' Blacklist
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is back on the US government's annual list of "notorious markets" that sell pirated goods.
Baloch High Court Warns Musharraf of 'Red Warrant' If he Fails to Appear
The Balochistan High Court on Wednesday warned former Pakistani dictator Gen Pervez Musharraf that a 'red warrant' would be issued if him if he fails to appear in court in connection with the murder of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti in a...
Philippines' Duterte Offers Christmas Pass to Rebels Allowing Them Time with Families
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday urged communist rebels waging a decades-old rebellion to spend time with their families over the Christmas holidays, pledging to guarantee their safety.
Human Trafficking a Problem in Many Conflict Zones: Ban Ki-moon
Outgoing UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on all countries to investigate and prosecute cases of human trafficking and said the most vulnerable victims are women, children and refugees caught up in conflict areas around the globe.
Ex-Army Chief Sharif Helped Me Out in Leaving Pakistan: Musharraf
Former dictator Gen Pervez Musharraf has said ex-army chief General Raheel Sharif's intervention helped him in exiting Pakistan, indicating the powerful influence wielded by the military in the country's affairs.
Turkish President Erdogan Condemns Russian Ambassador Andrey Karlov's Assassination
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly condemned the assassination of Russian ambassador to Ankara, describing it as a "provocation" aimed at ruining Turkey-Russia ties.
Electoral College Seals Donald Trump White House Win
America's Electoral College on Monday confirmed Donald Trump's election as the 45th president of the United States, unswayed by a desperate bid by die-hard opponents to bar the Republican's path to the White House.
Trump Condemns Assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey
Trump, in a statement issued by his transition team, offered condolences to the family of Russian Ambassador Andrei Karlov, who was fatally shot while attending an event at an art gallery in Ankara.
Russian Aircraft Il-18 Carrying 39 Crashes in Siberia
A Russian aircraft with 39 aboard crashed in the country's Sakha Republic on Monday, a source said.
Jordan Declares End of Castle Siege, Says Four Gunmen Killed
At least 15 persons were killed in a series of shootouts between Jordanian police and a group of gunmen, Jordan's homeland security department said in a statement.
Yes, I am a Kid... Be Scared of Me, Bilawal Bhutto Tells Critics
"Haan main bacha hoon" (Yes, I am a kid) was Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's retort to those taking jibes at his age as he cautioned the ruling PML-N against taking him lightly.