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PM Trudeau Says Canada Welcomes Refugees
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a message for refugees rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump: Canada will welcome you.
US Service Member Killed, 3 Wounded in Yemen Raid
The U.S. military said Sunday that one service member was killed and three others wounded in a raid in Yemen targeting its local al-Qaida branch, marking the first-known combat death of a U.S. soldier under President Donald Trump's new administration.
Nepal's Madhesi Parties Announce Fresh Protests on February 5
The Joint Democratic Madhesi Front (JDMF) demands the implementation of a 'three-point' agreement it had signed on August 3 the day Prachanda took over as prime minister of Nepal.
Crackdown on Muslim Immigration Working 'Very Nicely': Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump boasted on Saturday that his "very strict" crackdown on Muslim immigration was working "very nicely," amid mounting resistance to the order which has been branded by many as blatantly discriminatory.
UK PM Theresa May Refuses to Condemn Trump's Decision to Ban Refugees
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Saturday refused to condemn an order by US President Donald Trump suspending refugee arrivals, saying Washington was responsible for its own refugee policy.
Iraqi Forces Discover Chemical Warfare Agent in Mosul
Iraqi forces discovered a mustard chemical warfare agent in eastern Mosul alongside a cache of Russian surface-to-surface missiles, an Iraqi officer said on Saturday.
Man Attacks Muslim Woman at JFK, Says 'Trump Will Get Rid of All of You'
A Massachusetts man is accused of attacking a Muslim airline employee at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, allegedly kicking and shouting obscenities at the woman and telling her that President Donald Trump "will get rid of all of you," au...
UK Publishes Article 50 in Parliament to Start Brexit Process
The UK government on Thursday published a draft legislation in Parliament that would allow it to begin the process of leaving the EU, two days after the Supreme Court ruled that Prime Minister Theresa May cannot unilaterally trigger Britain's exit from th...
Tulsi Gabbard Met Assad on Secret Trip to Syria
Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress who met with embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad earlier this month, has said that there is no possibility for a "viable" peace agreement in the war-torn country unless he is part of the co...
Nawaz Sharif Asks Japan to Remove Pakistan From Travel Advisory List
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today asked Japan to lift the travel advisory asking its citizens to avoid visiting Pakistan, following a series of major terror attacks in the country.
Jail Break: 150 Inmates Break out of Brazilian Prison
At least 150 inmates broke out of a prison in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, following a riot that set fire to part of the prison.
Pakistan Conducts First Flight Test of N-capable Ababeel Missile
Pakistan on Tuesday successfully conducted the first test flight of the 'Ababeel' surface-to-surface ballistic missile (SSM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead up to 2,200 kms.
China's Birthrate Rises After One-child Policy Loosened
The number of births in China has risen nearly 8 percent in the year after the government loosened its unpopular one-child policy.
Germany to Finance Strategic Infrastructure Project in India
The German Cabinet is set to finance long term strategic projects in India particularly in the railway, infrastructure and smart cities sectors, a top official said.
White House Plays Down Imminent Jerusalem Embassy Move
President Donald Trump had promised to move the embassy to Jerusalem "fairly quickly" after coming to office, prompting speculation that a decision could come as soon as Monday.
Taking on Protestors, Trump Questions Why Didn’t They Vote
Peaceful protests are a hallmark of our democracy. Even if I don't always agree, I recognise the rights of people to express their views," Donald Trump said in a tweet.