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Indictment of Russian Officers Puts Pressure on Trump at Putin Summit
A federal grand jury on Friday alleged that officers of Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, secretly monitored computers and stole data from the campaign of Trump's former rival, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
Trump Faults Obama Administration for Response to Russian Hacking During 2016 US Eelctions
Trump's first response to special counsel Robert Mueller's initial charges against Russian government officials for interfering in American politics came in tweets the president posted while at his golf resort in Scotland, two days before a high-stakes su...
Indian Restaurant in Abu Dhabi Closed Down for Violating Hygiene Condition
Unclean floors, ceilings and equipment, lack of maintenance of lighting fixtures and unclean refrigerators were among the major reasons behind the closure of the restaurant.
Stormy Daniels' Lawyer Michael Avenatti Skyrockets to Trump's Chief Critic
Before Avenatti began representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in her legal fight against President Donald Trump in February, he was virtually unknown outside of the California legal community. But in less than six months the litigator has become one of...
Trump Keeps Queen Elizabeth Waiting for Tea, Follows it Up With Other Protocol Breaches
According to a report, Trump kept the 92-year-old sovereign waiting in the blazing sun, arriving for tea only after 5 pm.
Jared Kushner Security Clearance Limits His Access to Some US Secrets: Report
Jared Kushner was granted a permanent security clearance in late May, but only at the "top secret" level, a status that does not provide access to closely guarded intelligence.
No Trade Talks Unless US 'Takes Gun Off' China's Head: Beijing
Wang Shouwen, representing China during the country's policy review at the World Trade Organization this week, noted that the US "started the war" which has seen escalating threats to slap reciprocal tariffs on goods worth hundreds of billions of dollars.
Boys Lost Weight But in Good Health as Thai Cave Rescue Restores Faith
Rescue mission chief Narongsak Osottanakorn thanked people in Thailand and from around the world soon after the final rescues were completed. A senior Australian police officer acknowledged the degree of international cooperation "in a very unfriendly env...
Messages, Sketches and Hashtags: Thai Cave Rescue Dominates Social Media
A Google search on Tuesday for the words "Thai cave rescue" revealed 359,000,000 results, with interest peaking since last week when British divers found the boys and the rescue mission began.
Working in Night Shifts May Increase Risk of Heart Disease, Cancer: Study
The research also has implications for the study of other chronic diseases that the shift-workers are prone to including, chronic kidney disease and breast, skin and prostate cancer.
Donald Trump Picks Conservative Judge Brett Kavanaugh for US Supreme Court
Kavanaugh now faces what appears to be another fierce fight for confirmation in the Senate, where Trump's fellow Republicans hold a slim majority. If confirmed, Kavanaugh would replace long-serving conservative Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his r...
New Zealand Lawmaker Fined for Making Phone Call from Plane
The Civil Aviation Authority on Monday fined Phil Twyford 500 New Zealand dollars ($340) for breaching rules it says were intended to prevent electromagnetic interference with aircraft instruments.
Iran Calls for EU Help as Shipping Giant Pulls Out for Fear of US Sanctions
The announcement made by France that it was quitting Iran deals was a blow to Tehran's efforts to persuade European countries to keep their companies operating in Iran despite the threat of new American sanctions.
North Carolina Man Who Challenged Black Family's Use of Pool Loses job
Sonoco announced on Friday that Adam Bloom is no longer employed by the packaging and industrial products company, saying it doesn't condone discrimination of any kind, even if it happens outside its workplace.
Thailand Cave Rescue: A Timeline
They were found alive following a gruelling search by divers, who must now determine how to free the youngsters. With fresh monsoon rains due, rescuers warn the window of opportunity to evacuate the boys is "limited".
American Statesman Kissinger to Deliver Speech on India-US Ties
Henry Kissinger, 95, would participate in Chairman's Dialogue with John Chambers, chairman of the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF) during its first annual Leadership Summit on July 12.