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Israeli Troops Kill Palestinian Man in West Bank Clashes: Health Ministry
The Palestinian health ministry said the man had lived in Qalandia refugee camp and that three other Palestinians were wounded.
Second Woman Says Former US VP Biden Touched Inappropriately, Rubbed Nose with Her
The allegations could endanger a possible 2020 presidential run by Biden, who was vice president under President Barack Obama at the time of both alleged instances.
World Autism Awareness Day: French Govt Outlines Measures to Improve Care
In a statement following a Cabinet meeting, the government promised that expenses linked to diagnostic testing will be fully reimbursed.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro Visits Western Wall With Benjamin Netanyahu in a First
An Israeli foreign ministry spokesman said it was the first time a sitting head of state had visited there with an Israeli prime minister.
UK Court Finds Indian-origin Man Guilty of Trying to Join ISIS
The 22-year-old said he wanted to go to Syria to "big myself up" and brag on returning, after taking some pictures and talking to local people.
Saudi Ban on Boeing 737 MAX Flights to Continue for Near Future: Report
Boeing's top-selling MAX has been grounded globally since last month after two fatal crashes involving the same model in five months, the first in Indonesia in October and another on March 10 in Ethiopia.
Conversion is not Your Mission, Pope Tells Catholics in Morocco
Pope Francis has used his two-day trip to stress inter-faith dialogue. He has also backed Moroccan King Mohammed VI's efforts to spread a form of Islam that promotes inter-religious dialogue and rejects violence in God's name.
Afghanistan Floods Kill 32, Worsen Already Desperate Situation
Floods are a common occurrence in Afghanistan, although not usually this severe. The country has little infrastructure, such as ditches and sewers, to manage water run-off from rain or melting snow.
From Sydney Opera House to Burj Khalifa, Landmarks Across World Go Dark for Earth Hour
Earth Hour 2019 with its campaign #Connect2Earth aims to create awareness regarding the importance of saving nature as our lives depend on its health.
Estranged Wife of Ex-Taliban Hostage Says He Raped Her With Hands, Legs Tied
Forrmer Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle has pleaded not guilty to a number of criminal charges for alleged offences against Coleman, including assault, sexual assault and unlawful confinement.
'Act Cautiously': China Hits Out at US for Fresh Move to Blacklist Masood Azhar at UN
The US, supported by France and the UK, has moved a draft resolution in the UN Security Council to blacklist the Pakistan-based terror group's chief, two weeks after China put a hold on a proposal.
Brunei to Impose Death by Stoning for Gay Sex and Adultery, Amputation of Hand and Foot for Theft
Homosexuality is already illegal in Brunei but it will now become a capital offence. The law only applies to Muslims.
Initial Thailand Election Vote Count 'Heavily Tilted to Benefit Junta: Election Monitor
Persistent confusion about results two days after Sunday's vote has diminished hopes that the first election since a 2014 military coup would end nearly 15 years of political turmoil in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
Stampede at Disneyland Paris as Crowds Mistake Sound for Terror Attack
A Disneyland official said that the stampede was most likely due to a sound caused by a life or an escalator.
Nawaz Sharif's Family Meets Him in Jail, Daughter Says He Remains Unwell
The report said that Sharif's blood sugar and blood pressure were also recorded after which his personal doctor made slight changes in his medicines.
Indonesia's Garuda Airlines Cancels 49 Boeing 737 Max 8 Order After Crashes
"The reason is that Garuda passengers in Indonesia have lost trust and no longer have the confidence" in the plane, he said, adding that the airline was awaiting a response from Boeing.