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Boy Spits on 16-year-old Muslim Girl in US, Tries to Rip Off her Hijab
A 16-year-old Muslim girl was spat upon and abused by her classmate who even tried to pull her hijab off in a city school in the US.
China Installs Rocket Launchers on Disputed South China Sea Island: Reports
China has said military construction on the islands it controls in the South China Sea will be limited to necessary defensive requirements, and that it can do what it likes on its own territory.
Germany Demands More Free Trade Guarantees on China Silk Road Plan
Germany warned on Sunday it will not sign a joint statement at China's Belt and Road initiative if a pact doesn't include guarantees on free trade and fair competition, the nation's minister of economic affairs and energy said.
China Pledges $124 Billion for New Silk Road, Says Open to Everyone
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged $124 billion on Sunday for his ambitious new Silk Road plan, saying everyone was welcome to join what he envisioned would be a path for peace and prosperity for the world.
Railway Worker Stops Woman From Jumping In Front Of Train
The video, which is from a surveillance camera, is from a platform in Putian, China's Fujian province and took place on May 10.
Michelle Obama Slams Trump Administration's School Lunch Policy
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama slammed President Donald Trump's administration's decision to scale back school meal nutritional requirements, the media reported.
US Prepares to Ban Laptops on Flights From Europe
Alarmed at the proposal, which airline officials say is merely a matter of timing, European governments held urgent talks on Friday with the US Department of Homeland Security.
Security Situation in Afghanistan Likely to Get Worse: US Intelligence Chief
Reuters reported in late April that Trump's administration was carrying out a review of Afghanistan and conversations are revolving around sending between 3,000 and 5,000 U.S. and coalition troops to Afghanistan.
Robert Mugabe Not Asleep But Resting His Eyes, Claims Spokesman
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, 93, is not asleep when he closes his eyes for long periods in public events but is resting his eyes from bright lights, his spokesman said Thursday.
CIA Establishes Unit Focused on North Korea Threat
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has established a special unit to keep tabs on the nuclear and ballistic missile threat posed by North Korea.
Preet Bharara Raises Concerns Over James Comey's Firing
Trump fired Comey, saying he was no longer effectively able to lead the bureau and it was necessary to restore "public trust and confidence" in it
Brazil's Manaus declares emergency over Venezuelan migrants
The mayor of the Amazonian city of Manaus has announced that he is taking emergency measures to deal with a sudden influx of people from Venezuela, which has been rocked by political and economic turmoil.
Indonesia Court Jails Jakarta's Christian Governor for Blasphemy Against Islam
An Indonesian court has found Jakarta's Christian governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama guilty of blasphemy against Islam and sentenced him to two years in jail, a judge said on Tuesday.
Russia Faces Resistence While Seeking UN Backing for Deal on Syria Safe Zones
Russia on Monday faced resistance from Western powers to a bid to win UN Security Council backing for an agreement it signed with Iran and Turkey on establishing safe zones in Syria.
Blank Space Replaces New York Times Article Criticising Pakistani Army
An International New York Times opinion piece criticising the powerful Pakistani Army was censored by its local publisher on May 5, replaced by a blank space in a country where it can be dangerous to speak out against the military establishment.
Donald Trump Congratulates Macron For 'Big Win' in French Election
Trump had earlier hinted that Le Pen should benefit from security fears after terror attacks in France.
