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Amsterdam Attack Suspect Got Triggered by Insults to Islam: Prosecutors
The suspect, identified as Jawed S, had a terrorist motive and travelled to the Netherlands with that aim, the prosecutors said in a statement.
Scientist Who Developed North Korea's Nuclear Weapons and Missiles Dies
Ju was a former minister of the North's defence ministry, which was in charge of developing the country's nuclear weapons and missiles. He was one of a number of individual North Koreans slapped with non-proliferation sanctions in 2013 by the US Departmen...
China's 'Silk Road' Project Faces Roadblocks as Countries Sound Alarm Over Debts
The initiative also known as the "new Silk Road" envisions the construction of railways, roads and ports across the globe, with Beijing providing billions of dollars in loans to many countries.
From Obama to Bush, Tributes for McCain Echo With Criticism of Trump
Bush and Obama, both challenged by McCain in their bids for the White House, drew on the senator's legacy at home and abroad to talk of the nation's values in remarks that at times seemed a clear rebuke of Trump and his brand of politics.
Double Stabbing at Amsterdam Station in Possible Terror Attack
Earlier witnesses described scenes of panic as gunshots rang out and thousands of commuters and tourists were evacuated from the rail terminus shortly after midday.
Pakistan Needs USD 9 Billion to Meet Current Account Deficit: Finance Minister Asad Umar
The finance minister said that it was not yet decided to approach the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for loans to overcome the current situation.
Iran Rejects French Call for Further Negotiations
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Thursday that, following the US pullout from the agreement, Tehran should be ready to negotiate on its future nuclear plans, its ballistic missile arsenal and its role in wars in Syria and Yemen.
It's a Bird... It's a Train... China Pigeon Racers Cause Flap with Rail Ruse
Pigeon racing is popular among older people in China and Shanghai is considered the modern-day home of the sport.
Scallop Wars: French and British Fishermen Clash Over Prized Shellfish
Tensions have been high between British and French fishermen for some 15 years over the issue, leading to angry disputes that have been dubbed "Scallop Wars".
Trump: White House Counsel Don McGahn to Depart in the Fall
McGahn has played a major role in Trump's overhaul of the federal judiciary with conservative judges.
Adorable Two-feet Tall Robot Teachers Are Invading Kindergartens in China
The autonomous robot named Keeko has been a hit in several kindergartens, telling stories and challenging children with logic problems.
United States Ends Suspension of Military Drills Amid North Korea Tensions
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, however, did not give any indication that exercises with allied forces in the region -- which have angered Pyongyang in the past -- would resume any time soon.
Indian-origin DBS Employee Loses Job for Posting Image of Torn Singapore Flag
Patnaik, who had been living in Singapore for a decade, had posted the image Singapore's torn flag to reveal the Indian flag underneath along with the caption -- Phir Bhi dil hai and alludes to a popular bollywood song.
Jailed Sharif Appears in Pak Court in Remaining 2 Graft Cases Against Him
The 68-year-old PML-N leader appeared before the Islamabad-based court for hearing in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills and the Hill Metal Establishment cases.
Barack Obama Leads Tribute to Arizona Senator John McCain
Senator John McCain, who faced down his captors in a Vietnam prisoner of war camp with jut-jawed defiance, died on Saturday at the age of 81
UN Agency Sees Venezuelan Exodus Nearing a Crisis Point
Growing numbers are fleeing economic meltdown and political turmoil in Venezuela, where people scrounge for food and other necessities of daily life, threatening to overwhelm neighbouring countries.