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Britain's Brexit Party Triumph in European Parliament Polls Raises Chances of No-Deal
The populist party, founded just three months ago, capitalised on public anger over delays to Britain's exit from the European Union.
Japan to Buy 105 F-35 US Stealth Warplanes, Says Donald Trump
Donald Trump appeared to be referencing a deal first announced by the F35's manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, in December.
Former Thailand PM and Influential Royal Adviser Prem Tinsulanonda Dies at 98 in Bangkok
Prem was seen by political observers as having unparalleled influence with Thailand's powerful royalist military which has staged 13 coups since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932.
Ireland Votes Overwhelmingly to Relax Strict Divorce Law Which Mandates a Separation Period of 4 Years
Some 82 per cent of voters cast their ballots in favour of removing a provision requiring couples to live separately for four out of the previous five years before dissolving their marriage.
Donald Trump Retweets Heavily Edited Video of Nancy Pelosi to Portray Her as Having 'Lost it'
On being asked about the tweet, Trump blamed Pelosi for starting the fight. "She said terrible things. So I just responded in kind."
Yoga Instructor Lost in Hawaii Forest Found Alive After 17 Days
Amanda Eller, 35, went hiking in Maui's Makawao Forest Reserve on May 8 but became lost when she walked deeper in the reserve, which covers more than 2,000 acres, instead of heading back to her car as she believed.
Pakistan Arrests Six for Collecting Funds for JeM, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
The CTD said those arrested were collecting funds for terror financing for their proscribed organisations - JeM and LeJ. No member of any proscribed organisation wil allowed to collect funds for financing terrorism and extremism under the law of land.
Indian Police Officer Posthumously Honoured with UN Medal For Peacekeeping Mission in Congo
Jitendra Kumar was posthumously awarded the Dag Hammarskjold medal on Friday at the UN headquarters during a special tea reception hosted by India's Permanent Mission to the UN to commemorate the International Day of UN Peacekeepers and pay homage to thos...
US Judge Temporarily Blocks Mississippi 6-week Abortion Ban
Abortion opponents are emboldened by new conservative Supreme Court justices and are looking for ways to challenge the court's 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
Kenya High Court Unanimously Upholds Ban Which Makes Gay Sex Punishable by 14 Years in Prison
Same-sex relationships are a crime in more than 70 countries around the world, almost half of them in Africa.
Indian Climbers Get Maximum Permits to Scale Mount Everest
Hundreds of climbers flock each year to Nepal - home to several of the world's highest mountains, to scale the Himalayan peaks during the spring season that begins around March and ends in June.
Boris Johnson Says 'Of Course' Will Stand For United Kingdom's Next Prime Minister
Speaking at a conference in Switzerland hours after May said she would leave next month, Johnson paid tribute to May, saying she was 'patient and stoical' facing all the difficulties around the country's departure from the bloc.
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Could Face 175 Years in Prison After US Files 17 Charges Against Him
Assange, now faces a total of 18 criminal counts, and could face many decades in prison if convicted.
British PM Theresa May Resigns in Tears Amid Mutiny in Cabinet Over Brexit Strategy
Theresa May’s resignation triggers a contest that will bring a new leader to power who is likely to push for a more decisive Brexit divorce deal.
US Calls for Ceasefire as More Heavy Fighting Hits Northwest Syria
The US State Department on Tuesday said it saw signs that the Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, including an alleged chlorine attack on Sunday. The French foreign ministry said the new allegations must be looked into.
Japan's Sumo Fans Welcome Trump Trophy But Wish He'd Respect Customs and Sit Cross-legged
Donald Trump is expected to watch the final three bouts on the last day of the tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan venue alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his May 25-28 state visit.