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Donald Trump Rejects Vladimir Putin's Proposal to Let Russia Interrogate US Citizens
While Trump originally called the idea an "incredible offer," and continued to weigh it through Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said he has now decided against it.
UK Police Identify Russian Suspects in Novichok Poisoning Case: Reports
Former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal, 66, and his daughter, 33, were treated for exposure to the Soviet-era military-grade nerve agent Novichok and discharged separately from hospital several weeks later and moved to secure locations.
Migrants in US Custody Describe Life in 'Ice Boxes' and 'Dog Pounds'
Detainees refer to some of the facilities as “hieleras,” Spanish for “ice boxes” because they are so cold. Larger spaces with indoor fencing are referred to as "perreras" or “dog pounds.”
White House Buys Two Air Force One Planes for $3.9 Billion
The new planes are set to be delivered "mission ready" by 2024, replacing the current Air Force Ones that are now 31 years old, according to a White House statement.
First Commercial Flight in 20 Years Leaves Ethiopia for Eritrea
Ethiopian Airlines said that flight ET0312 to Asmara had departed Bole International Airport, after a ceremony inaugurating the historic flight.
Pakistan Army Supporting Religious Extremists, Alleges US Congressman
Dana Rohrabacher who was earlier a close friend of Pakistan, alleged that the corrupt Pakistani Army officers are involved in the extrajudicial killing of Mohajirs in Karachi.
Obama Invokes Mahatma Gandhi in Speech in South Africa, Says ‘I Believe in His Vision’
In an address in honour of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela ahead of the 100th anniversary of his birth, Obama made a plea to his audience to preserve democratic freedoms as the key to peace.
Pakistan Judge Who Had Convicted Nawaz Sharif, Recuses From Hearing 2 Other Graft Cases
The move came on the heels of filing of separate appeals by Nawaz Sharif, 68, his daughter Maryam Nawaz, 44, and son-in-law Capt (retd) Muhammad Safdar, challenging the verdict.
There May Be More Than Quadrillion Tonnes of Diamond Hidden 100 Miles Below Earth’s Surface
In the study published in the journal Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, scientists estimate that cratonic roots may contain one to two per cent diamond.
Russia Must 'Account for Role' in MH17 Plane Crash in Ukraine: G7
The statement by the G7 ministers came on the eve of a summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but also just before the anniversary of the July 17, 2014 air disaster which killed all 298 crew and passengers whe...
Pakistan Opens Terrorism Case Against Nawaz Sharif's Party Days Before Election
A copy of the First Information Report (FIR), which marks the formal opening of a criminal investigation, names PML-N party leader Shehbaz Sharif, who is Nawaz Sharif's brother, and a number of other key figures.
Donald Trump Says Britain Must Get Brexit 'Carve Out' for US Trade Deal
Trump said he had told British Prime Minister Theresa May that London must get a "carve out" in whatever arrangement is struck with Brussels, so that a "great trade deal" could be struck.
Hamas Says Truce Reached After Israel's Biggest Strikes Since 2014 War
The exchange of fire on Saturday followed months of tension that has raised the prospect of a fourth war in the blockaded Gaza Strip since 2008. Three Israelis were wounded when a rocket hit a house in the city of Sderot near the Gaza Strip.
Former Pak PM Abbasi Among 1,500 Booked for Taking Out Rally in Support of Nawaz Sharif
Thousands of PML-N workers had set up their march to reach the Allama Iqbal International Airport here to welcome Nawaz Sharif and and his daughter Maryam Nawaz arriving from London to face jail terms of 10 and seven years, respectively, in the Evenfield...
Nawaz Sharif Supporters Clash with Police in Lahore, 50 Injured
Thousands of people on Friday participated in the PML-N rally led by its president Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore to greet the two leaders on their arrival at the airport.
US Okays 1st Drug to Treat Smallpox, Just in Case Terrorists Revive Contagious Killer
Until now, doctors could only provide supportive care such as IV fluids and fever remedies and isolate the patients.