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Imran Khan All But Certain to Become Pakistan PM Today as Chinks Appear in Oppn Armour
Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan's victory has become almost certain after a rift emerged in the grand Opposition alliance over the candidature of PML-N chief Shahbaz Sharif.
Donald Trump Revokes Ex-CIA Chief's Security Clearance, Slamming Critic
The decision came a day after Brennan, who headed the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency under Democratic President Barack Obama, levelled a blistering attack against Trump for the president's tweeted criticism of former White House aide Omarosa Manigault N...
Italy Bridge Collapse Ignites National Anger as Death Toll Climbs to 37
The 50-year-old bridge, part of a toll motorway linking the port city of Genoa with southern France, collapsed during torrential rain on Tuesday, sending dozens of vehicles crashing onto a riverbed, a railway and two warehouses.
Thieves Take Wing With 1 Million Euros Worth of Red Bull in Belgium
The energy drink -- whose slogan is "Red Bull gives you wings" -- was stolen on Sunday from an industrial estate in Menin district, on the French border.
FATF Team Visits Pakistan to Review Progress of Action Plan to Counter Terror-financing
The six-member delegation, comprising members of Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering, arrived on the first such trip by FATF after Pakistan was officially placed on its grey list.
Meet Lira, the Turkish Currency That is Pulling Indian Rupee Down
The lira fell as low as 6.89 to the dollar Monday, down about 7 percent on the day and 45 percent since the start of the year. The main stock index fell 3.5 percent. Here is a look at some of the reasons behind the plunge and how it might affect the rest...
Indians Among Over 100 People Detained by US Immigration Officials Over Illegal Entry
Federal Officers from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested 45 people in the Houston area for violating US immigration laws during a five-day enforcement action.
First Session of Pakistan's 15th Parliament Begins; 131 Members Take Oath
Ayaz Sadiq, speaker of the previous National Assembly, presided over the 15th Parliament's session of Pakistan and administered oath to the new leaders in the 342-member lower house. The new members signed their presence in a register.
Eight Dead, One Survivor in Indonesian Plane Crash
The Dimonim Air passenger plane carrying nine people, including a 12-year old child who survived, lost contact with air traffic control on Saturday , was found by local residents in Pegunungan Bintang district.
Authorities Probe How Airline Employee Could Steal Plane
The bizarre incident involving a worker who authorities said was suicidal points to one of the biggest potential perils for commercial air travel: airline or airport employees causing mayhem.
Trump's Trade Beef With China May Backfire on Meat
Beijing's retaliatory tariffs on US pork and beef are making them prohibitively expensive and Chinese importers are simply turning to other sources, a trend expected in other sectors as well.
Protests Rock China Against Mosque Demolition, State Media Says ‘Religion Not Bigger Than Law’
Thousands of protesters thwarted attempts by officials in Wuzhong city to demolish parts of the Weizhou Grand Mosque in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region for alleged violations during its recent renovation.
NY Congressman, First House Republican to Back Trump for President, Charged with Insider Trading
Collins was an early backer of Trump and has been one of the president's most outspoken supporters in the House.
Smoking in Indoor Public Places Banned in China's Xi'an City
The regulation by the city government will take effect from November 1. Smokers who do not adhere to the regulation, released yesterday, will be fined 10 yuan (USD 1.5), and venue owners may be fined up to 1,000 yuan (USD 146).
Pentagon Restricts Use of Fitness Trackers After App Pinpoints Location of Troops, Military Bases
Under the new order, military leaders will be able to determine whether troops under their command can use the GPS function on their devices, based on the security threat in that area or on that base.
Donald Trump Reimposes Sanctions on Iran; Says Open to New Nuclear Deal
The reimposition of sanctions on Iran will have major impact on countries like India, with which it has traditional and historic trade relationship.