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Donald Trump Likely to Recognise Jerusalem as Israel's Capital Next Week: Official
Trump could make the controversial declaration in a speech on Wednesday though he is also expected to again delay his campaign promise to move the US embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv.
Reports of 'Rexit' Were Meant to Shame Tillerson, Says Source
The hope from the White House, the source said, is to push out the plan to replace Rex Tillerson and then "wait for him to punch out."
In Court First, Swede Jailed For Rape of Children Online
The case, heard in Uppsala, marked the first time in Sweden that a person has been convicted of rape without having met the victim - setting a precedent for such crimes over the internet to be treated as seriously as if they were committed in person.
Pope Urges Decisive Measures for Myanmar Refugees, Avoids 'Rohingya'
Pope Francis called on Thursday for decisive measures to resolve the political reasons that caused mostly Muslim refugees in Myanmar to flee to Bangladesh and urged countries to help the Dhaka government deal with the crisis.
Donald Trump Retweets Videos Purporting to Show Violence by Muslims
The group's tweets read: "VIDEO: Islamist mob pushes teenage boy off roof and beats him to death!" and "VIDEO: Muslim Destroys a Statue of Virgin Mary!" and "VIDEO: Muslim migrant beats up Dutch boy on crutches!" The origins of the videos could not immedi...
Pakistan Law Minister Zahid Hamid Resigns Over Bloody Anti-Blasphemy Protests
The Pakistani government last month passed a religion-related bill and triggered strong opposition from religious community. The government later retracted the bill, but some religious groups demanded the resignation of the law minister and staged the sit...
‘Bodies Piled Up On Me, I Was Only the One Alive Underneath': Survivors Recount Egypt Mosque Attack
At least 235 people were killed and more than a 100 wounded in Friday's attack on a mosque filled with worshippers in the troubled region of northern Sinai, a grim milestone in Egypt's brutal fight against increasingly emboldened militants.
Rex Tillerson Won't Send Senior Team to Back Ivanka Trump on India Trip
Ivanka Trump was invited to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in June and this year's theme is supporting women entrepreneurs.
Pakistan Calls in Army as Protests Turn Violent; Media Blacked Out
At least one person was killed and and 190 injured — some 137 of whom were security personnel — when police moved in to disperse the demonstration earlier Saturday, sparking fierce clashes.
Michael Flynn Could Prove to be Key Asset in Mueller's US Campaign Probe, Say Sources
Flynn's lawyer, Robert Kelner, called John Dowd, Trump's private lawyer, on Wednesday to say the matter had reached a point where the two could no longer could discuss it, two people familiar with the call told Reuters on Friday.
London Oxford Street Chaos Due to 'Altercation' Between Two Men, Say Police
The Oxford Circus area, one of the busiest shopping zones in the heart of the city, was placed under temporary lockdown after police received reports of shots being fired.
Hafiz Saeed Accuses Former Pak PM Sharif of 'Treason' for Seeking Friendship With India
Saeed gave an hour-long Friday sermon at the JuD headquarters here, for which a large number of JuD activists had gathered at the Jamia Masjid Al-Qadsia at Chauburji here.
235 Killed in Terror Attack on Mosque in Egypt's North Sinai
Eyewitnesses reported ambulances ferrying casualties from the scene to nearby hospitals after the attack on Al Rawdah mosque in Bir al-Abed, west of Arish city.
Michael Flynn’s Lawyers Break with Team Trump, Will Cooperate in Russia Probe
The decision could be a sign that Michael Flynn is moving to cooperate with Robert Mueller's investigation or negotiate a deal for himself.
Pope to Meet Head of Myanmar Army, Rohingya Refugees: Vatican
Human rights monitors and U.N. officials have accused Myanmar's military of atrocities, including mass rape, against the stateless Rohingya during operations that followed insurgent attacks on 30 police posts and an army base.
Japan Special Panel to Weigh Timing of Emperor's Abdication
A law adopted in June that allows him to step down and be succeeded by Crown Prince Naruhito, 57, left details, such as timing, to be worked out.