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IS 'Executed' 116 in Syria Town Revenge Campaign: Monitor
Islamic State has over a period of 20 days executed more than 116 civilians in reprisal killings, accusing them of collaboration with regime forces.
95 Years On, Einstein's Theory of Happy Living Emerges in Tokyo Note
A Japanese courier arrived at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo to deliver Einstein a message. The courier either refused to accept a tip, in line with local practice, or Einstein had no small change available.
Parents of Missing Indian Toddler Want Other Child Back From Authorities
The mysterious disappearance of the Sherin Mathews from her home over two weeks ago led to the Child Protective Services (CPS) removing the 4-year-old biological girl from the home of Wesley Mathews and Sini Mathews, CBS News reported.
Asif Ali Zardari Claims Sharif Brothers Tried to Assassinate him Twice
Zardari, 62, said that Nawaz and Shahbaz plotted his murder when he was serving his eight-year-long sentence in corruption cases. He said the Sharif brothers planned to kill him when he was going to a court to attend his hearing.
US Billionaire Tom Steyer Launches Campaign to Impeach Donald Trump
Steyer, a former hedge-fund manager, at the same time launched a website www.needtoimpeach.com in order to collect signatures for the petition.
Smell of Blood and Flesh in Kabul's Shiite Mosque Hit by IS Suicide Bomber
Broken glass and dust covered the red carpet, soaked in the blood of the men, women and children who had been praying on Friday when the attacker blew himself up, causing carnage in the cavernous prayer hall.
Chinese Woman Throws Coins Into Jet's Engine for 'Luck', Delays Take-off
Fellow passengers reported that coins were tossed at the engine of a Lucky Air jet during boarding, and ground crew later found coins lying on the tarmac next to the plane, according to various statements by the airline, airport authorities, and transport...
Chilean Nobel Laureate Pablo Neruda Assassination Probe Finds Cancer Didn't Kill Him
Neruda, a celebrated poet, politician, diplomat and bohemian, died in 1973 aged 69, just days after Pinochet, then the head of the Chilean army, overthrew Socialist president Salvador Allende in a bloody coup.
CIA Chief Says US-Canadian Hostages Were Held in Pakistan for 5 Years
CIA Director Mike Pompeo’s remarks appeared to be the first time a US official has publicly stated that the family spent their captivity in Pakistan.
UK Sets October 30 Deadline for Stalled Northern Ireland Talks
Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire warned that without any signs of a deal by the end of the month, the government in Westminster would have to pass a budget for the region, adding that "the prospects do not look positive at this time."
Sexism or Compliment? German Politician’s Charge at ex-Envoy to India Stokes Debate
Sawsan Chebli, a 39-year-old state secretary in the Berlin city government, has triggered a fierce debate by accusing a former ambassador to India of sexism after he said he was not expecting such a young and beautiful woman as a speaker.
From Damascus, Iran Vows to Confront Israel
General Mohammad Baqeri also pledged to increase cooperation with the Syrian military to fight Israel and insurgents in Syria, where Iranian forces and Iran-backed militias including Hezbollah have provided critical military support to Damascus.
George Saunders Wins Man Booker Prize 2017 for 'Lincoln in the Bardo'
Judges for the prestigious English-language literary award praised as "utterly original" the book that chronicles the death of Abraham Lincoln's 11-year-old son Willie using the accounts of hundreds of narrators.
Trump to Travel to Japan, China, S Korea on East Asia Tour
The November 3-14 tour would be President Donald Trump's maiden trip to East Asia as president.
Venezuela Opposition Rejects Election Results
Nicolas Maduro's government won a majority of governorships in Venezuela's regional election on Sunday, drawing fraud suspicions from the opposition.
US, South Korea Conduct Joint Navy Drills to Counter N Korea Threat
About 40 Navy ships from both countries, including the nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, are taking part in the exercises on the east and west coasts of the peninsula from October 16 to October 20, a spokesman for the South's defence min...