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Myanmar Army Chief Min Aung Hlaing Denies Systematic Persecution of Rohingya
Myanmar has consistently denied the accusations of murder, rape and other abuses by its forces though Min Aung Hlaing acknowledged that 'a number of security men may have been involved'.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Leaves Poland After Plane Mishap Delayed Departure
Netanyahu and his wife were taken off the plane and ushered back to their hotel.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to Sign 8 MoUs During Prince Salman's Visit
Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is scheduled to arrive on in Pakistan on Saturday on a two-day trip.
US Charges Former Air Force Officer with Spying for Iran
U.S. officials said Monica Witt supplied classified information about U.S. intelligence officers she had worked with in her military career after defecting to Iran in 2013.
It's May's Deal or Long Brexit Delay, UK's Chief Negotiator Overheard Saying in Bar
Unless May can get a Brexit deal approved by the British parliament, she will have to decide whether to delay Brexit or thrust the world's fifth largest economy into chaos by leaving without a deal.
BBC Wants Security Review After Cameraman Attacked at Trump Rally
BBC cameraman Ron Skeans was attacked by a Trump supporter yelling anti-media slogans during the US president's rally in El Paso, Texas, late Monday.
A Mass Invasion of Polar Bears is Terrorising Russian Islands, Emergency Declared
Over 50 bears were reportedly sighted in and around Belushya the main settlement of the archipelago with more than five bears being spotted on the local military garrison where the air and defence forces are based.
Afghan President Offers Taliban Local Office, But Group Wants International Recognition for the One in Doha Instead
Taliban spokesman said that their demand about having an official political office is clear, which is, to have their existing site in Doha recognised by the international community and the United Nations.
Radio Journalist Shot Dead at Point Blank Range in Mexico's Latest Media Killing
Racked by violent crime linked to the country's drug war and fueled by political corruption, Mexico has registered more than 100 journalist murders since 2000, with 10 killed last year alone.
Prince Philip, 97, Ends 'Old Age-Driving' Debate: Gives up Driving Licence After Crash, Seatbelt Incident
A witness told British media that Philip had emerged unharmed but "shocked and shaken" from the collision with the much smaller Kia hatchback.
Thai Princess Ubolratana Makes Unprecedented Move Into Politics With Run for PM's Post
The Thai monarchy, a revered institution shielded from criticism by a tough defamation law, has traditionally been seen as above the political fray, although royals have intervened in moments of political crisis.
Ivanka Trump Project Seeks to Help Women in Developing World
The effort will draw on public and private resources, with the US Agency for International Development initially setting up a $50 million fund, using already-budgeted dollars.
Feds to Investigate US Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Plea Deal
The department's Office of Professional Responsibility wrote in a letter Wednesday to US Senator Ben Sasse that it would examine whether professional misconduct occurred in the highly publicized case of Jeffrey Epstein.
Iran's City That First Felt Tremors of Islamic Revolution Sees the Blend of Modernity and Religion
Some of Qom's real-life women can also be seen in tighter and more colourful clothes, even if the religiously-preferred black "chador" cloak remains the most common form of attire.
Venezuelan Oppn Leader Guaido's Envoy Invited to Trump's State of Union Address
Venezuelan opposition chief Juan Guaido declared himself interim president last month, triggering an ongoing standoff with socialist leader Nicolas Maduro. Following this, the Donald Trump administration recognised Guaido as interim president.
Donald Trump Rejects Meeting Maduro, Says Sending US Troops to Venezuela 'an Option'
France and Austria said on Sunday they would recognize Guaido if Maduro did not respond to the European Union's call for a free and fair presidential election by Sunday night.