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Hundreds Gather to Support Turkey Politician Who Faces 17 Years for 'Insulting' Tweets
Kaftancioglu's tweets include an insult directed at Erdogan, and criticism of the death of a 14-year-old boy, who was hit by a tear gas grenade during the mass 'Gezi Park' protests of 2013.
Angela Merkel Arrives for G20 Summit Amid Health Scare After Second Shaking Bout
The 65-year-old German leader sparked renewed fears for her health on the eve of the summit, as she began to tremble at a speech given by the German president.
'Potential Risk': US Regulators Urge Boeing to Address New Issues in 737 MAX
The Federal Aviation Administration 'will lift the aircraft's prohibition order when we deem it is safe to do so,' the agency said in an email.
Robotic Teddy Bear Boosts Mood in Hospitalised Children Says Study
Many hospitals host interventions in pediatric units, where child life specialists will provide clinical interventions to hospitalised children for developmental and coping support.
After China says 'Won't Allow', Citizens Urge Discussion of Hong Kong Protests at G-20
Protesters gathered outside the US and EU consulates on Wednesday morning to deliver petitions stating their requests.
San Francisco Becomes First Major US City to Ban E-cigarette Sales Amid Growing Concerns
The city's legislature unanimously approved an ordinance suspending the sale in shops or online of e-cigarette products that lack approval by federal health authorities.
Scientists Successfully Transfer 1st Test Tube Rhino Embryo
Only two northern white rhinos both females are left. Scientists had preserved frozen sperm samples from several males that they now hope to use to revive the species.
'Time for Wall Street to Aid Middle Class': Bernie Sanders Proposes $1.6 Trillion Student Loan Cancellation
The proposal comes ahead of the 2020 Democratic Party Presidential Candidates' Debate, and is backed by Senator Elizabeth Warren and Julian Castro.
Dubai Plane That Crashed on May 16 Followed Other Larger Aircraft Landing Too Closely: Report
The twin propeller-engine light aircraft first lost control in the wake of a Thai Airways Airbus A350 landing at Dubai's airport, the world's busiest for international travel.
UK Minister Discusses Regional Tensions, Nuclear Deal in Iran
Minister of State for the Middle East Andrew Murrison spoke with Kamal Kharazi, head of the Strategic Council of Foreign Relations at Iran's foreign ministry, on "bilateral ties, regional issues" and the 2015 nuclear deal.
US National Security Advisor John Bolton Warns Iran to Not Mistake 'Prudence' for 'Weakness'
"Neither Iran nor any other hostile actor should mistake US prudence and discretion for weakness," said Bolton ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
Ethiopia's Army Chief Shot Dead by His Own Bodyguard Hours After Coup Attempt
Amhara state president Ambachew Mekonnen and his advisor were shot dead and the state's attorney general was wounded in Amhara's capital of Bahir Dar on Saturday evening, according to a statement from the office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Sudan's Main Opposition Coalition Agrees to Ethiopia-Mediated Draft Agreement on Govt Structure
The Ethiopian draft proposal suggested that the sovereign council, which would lead Sudan towards election, would consist of seven civilians and seven military members with one additional seat for an impartial individual.
11 Dead as Plane Crashes in Hawaii During Skydiving Trip
The twin-engine Beechcraft King Air plane took off from Dillingham Airfield on the north shore of the island. The plane was engulfed in flames when firefighters made it to the crash site.
Iran Summons Emirates' Top Envoy over US Drone Incident
Iran issued a "strong protest" to the UAE diplomat, saying Iran does not tolerate the facilitation of foreign forces that violate its territory.
Seven Dead, 3 Hurt in Fiery Crash between Truck And Motorcycles in US Highway
Officials said additional details would be provided as they investigate the deadly collision. The pickup truck was on fire when emergency crews arrived.