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Suspecting It to be Supernatural Creature, Locals Disembowel Endangered Sumatran Tiger
The tiger which was seen around the village since last month -- attacked the curious group on Sunday, leaving two villagers seriously injured.
Female-Led Investor Group Scraps Deal for Weinstein Assets
The Weinstein Company, which fired Harvey Weinstein in October on allegations of sexual misconduct, had been planning to file for bankruptcy when Contreras-Sweet struck the deal last week.
Indian-origin Family Banned From Flying Baby Girl to India for Circumcision
A judge at Manchester County and Family Court ruled on Tuesday that the child, who will turn two this year, is at risk because religious and cultural pressure had overridden her mothers "maternal instinct".
Saudi Gives Air India Overflight Rights for Its Israel Routes: Netanyahu
There was no immediate confirmation from either Saudi officials or Air India. Netanyahu made the announcement during a briefing in Washington to Israeli reporters after he had met U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump Says He May Travel To Israel for Embassy Move, Netanyahu Calls Out Iran
Trump's decision for the United States to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the embassy there from Tel Aviv reversed decades of U.S. policy, aggravated Arab allies and has complicated his administration's attempt to revive long-stalled...
Paris Metro Fines Pregnant Woman for Walking Wrong Way
The woman, who wanted to save some time on her journey, was given the ticket last Tuesday by inspectors at Concorde station near the Louvre art gallery.
Hong Kong Court Rejects Bail for Indian Fugitive on Interpol Watch List
Ramanjit Singh, an Indian national who is on Interpol's global watch list, was detained this month by authorities in the southern Chinese city over the robbery.
China Pledges Wider Market Access, Especially For Financial Sector
Wang Yi, China's minister of foreign affairs, wrote in an editorial in the state-run China Daily newspaper that the country would loosen restrictions on trade and investment, and integrate more closely with global standards.
Philippines' Duterte Tells Police, Soldiers Not to Cooperate In Any Drug War Probe
Western countries and rights groups have expressed alarm over the killing by police of more than 4,000 Filipinos since Duterte took office in June 2016, plus hundreds more killings of drug users by unknown gunmen.
US May Be 'Fully Prepared' for Putin’s Hypersonic Missiles, But Its Defence is Not
While experts are deeply skeptical about how close to operational such a missile might actually be, US officials in recent weeks have sounded growing alarm about the potential threat.
Major Quake Cuts Communications, Halts Oil and Gas Operations in Papua New Guinea
A spokesman at Papua New Guinea's National Disaster Centre said by telephone the affected area was very remote and the agency could not properly assess damage until communication was re-established. He said there were no confirmed casualties.
Chlorine Gas Symptoms Seen After Blast Near Damascus: Opposition Health Authorities
Victims, ambulance drivers and others smelt chlorine after "an enormous explosion" in the eastern Ghouta in the area of al-Shayfouniya, said the statement issued by the local branch of the opposition Syrian Interim Government's Ministry of Health.
Need to Explain to People What Climate Change Means in Daily Life: UN Environment Chief
As far as India is concerned, United Nations environment chief Erik Solheim said, it views environmental issues very much as a moral obligation and has got what it takes to lead the world into this change.
China Upset as Interpol Removes Wanted Alert for Exiled Uighur Leader Dolkun Isa
China has blamed much of the unrest on separatist Islamist militants while rights groups and exiles say anger over tightening Chinese controls on the religion and culture of Uighurs is more to blame.
In China's eSport Schools Students Learn It Pays to Play
Gaming has become a team sport at 910 universities across the Asian country, but there is also an increase in educational establishments, such as Lanxiang Technical, actively teaching the skills needed for eSports success. Around 50 students signed up for...
Philippines Summons US envoy Over Duterte 'Threat' Report
Duterte's spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement that Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea summoned Kim over the report, which has drawn sharp criticism from the president's camp. "Duterte is no autocrat or has autocratic tendencies.