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Many Democrats Desperate to Beat Trump, Anticipate Biden's Victory in Presidential Race
Biden, Trump's biggest rival for 2020 presidential race, is viewed as 'a man for the people' who can appeal to traditional Democrats, independents, and working-class Republicans.
Pakistan Prepares Scientific Lunar Calendar in View of Ramzan to End Debate Over Moon-sighting
Since assuming office as Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has been pushing for using scientific methods for preparing the Islamic calendar and doing away with the traditional moon-sighting practices used by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
Another Migrant Child Dies After Detention by US Border Agents, Number Rises to Five
The teenager, identified by US Customs and Border Protection as Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez, was the fifth minor from Guatemala to die after being apprehended by US border agents since December.
Pakistani Currency Plummets to Fresh Life-time Low Against Dollar
The State Bank of Pakistan said that in its view the recent movement in the exchange rate reflects the continuing resolution of accumulated imbalances of the past and some role of supply and demand factors.
Bangladesh High Commission Stops Issuing Visas to Pakistani Nationals Amid Fresh Diplomatic Row
The diplomatic row between Bangladesh and Pakistan is on the rise since last year when Dhaka denied a visa to the Pakistan high commissioner.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo Wins Election Amid Claims of Widespread Cheating
The official result confirms unofficial counts by private pollsters of the April 17 election, giving Joko Widodo a comfortable victory, though it could trigger a legal challenge after Prabowo claimed widespread cheating.
United Nations Expresses Concern Over Plummeting US-Iran Relations, Calls for 'Lowering of Rhetoric'
Tensions have risen this month after Washington announced more economic measures against Tehran, before deploying a carrier group and B-52 bombers to the Gulf over alleged Iranian "threats."
Chinese Envoy Calls on Pak Army Chief, Discusses Bilateral Ties and Regional Security Situation
Pakistan's civil-military leaders frequently hold meetings with Chinese officials in the backdrop of the multi-billion dollar CPEC project.
Eiffel Tower Evacuated After Climber Spotted on Monument, Visitors Asked to Postpone Visit
The esplanade underneath the monument was also evacuated, as was a large section of the adjacent Champ de Mars park.
Parliament Official Among Six Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Links to Training Facility of Thawheed Jammath
Nine suicide bombers carried out a series of devastating blasts that tore through three churches and three luxury hotels on the Easter Sunday, killing more than 250 people. The ISIS claimed the attacks, but the government blamed NTJ for the bombings.
Pakistan's Sindh University Cancels Admission of 22-year-old Woman with ISIS Background
Naureen confessed that she was to be used by the Islamic State as a suicide bomber on an attack to be conducted on a church on Easter Sunday.
37-Year-Old Columbine Shooting Survivor Found Dead at Home, No Foul Play Suspected
Eubanks was shot in the hand and knee in the Columbine attack that killed 12 classmates and a teacher, including Eubanks' best friend.
US Slaps Sanctions On Five Russians Despite Putin-Pompeo Talks Two Days Ago
Among the five newly blacklisted figures are Ruslan Geremeyev, an interior ministry official in the restive North Caucasus region of Chechnya who is close to its leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
'Was Left Embarrassed and Hurt': Sikh Youth Wearing Turban Refused Entry to New York Restaurant
The manager at the Harbor Grill did not allow him inside, citing a new policy introduced at the bar that enforces a dress code after 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights, restricting all head wear.
Three British Crew Among Four Killed in Dubai Plane Crash: Report
The UK-registered Diamond Aircraft, owned by US tech giant Honeywell, crashed due to a technical malfunction.
China Formally Arrests Two Canadians on State Secrets Charges
The measures were in accordance with the law, foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said, and Beijing hoped Canada "will not make irresponsible remarks" about law enforcement and judicial proceedings in China.