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136 Killed, 8400 Sick Since January in Measles Outbreak in Philippines
President Rodrigo Duterte warned in a TV message on Friday of fatal complications and urged children to be immunized. The outbreak began in January.
Saudis Say Crown Prince MBS Doesn't Intend to Buy Manchester United FC
Speculation has grown about Saudi interest in United since the club signed a "strategic partnership" with the kingdom's General Sports Authority in 2017.
India Hosts First 'Yoga on a Pole' World Championships in Mumbai, 15 Countries Participate
The first Mallakhamba World Championship, or popularly known as "yoga on pole", was held at Shree Samarth Vyayam Mandir in Mumbai on February 16 and 17.
Visa, Mastercard Mull Increasing Fees for Processing Transactions: Report
Fees that Mastercard and Visa charge financial institutions, such as banks, for processing card payments on behalf of merchants, are also set to go up from April.
Thailand Army Chief Apirat Kongsompong Dismisses Coup Talk Ahead of Next Month's Election
Speculation over a fresh military takeover coursed through Thailand this month after the failed prime ministerial candidacy of Princess Ubolratana.
Time to Forget, Forgive in Lanka Reconciliation, Says PM Ranil Wickremesinghe in Kilinochchi
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) ran its parallel government from Kilinochchi until the Sri Lankan government wrested control of the entire north and east from the liberation group's grasp in 2009.
Over 3700 People Arrested for Flying Kites in Pakistan's Punjab Province
The Punjab police launched the clampdown on kite flyers after the provincial government decided not to restore the Basant festival, traditionally associated with kite flying.
23 Feared Dead in Flood at Disused Zimbabwe Gold Mine
Rescuers were trying to use pumps to extract water in the search for survivors and bodies at the site near the town of Kadoma.
US Urges Its Citizens to Reconsider Travelling to Pakistan Due to Terrorism
The Federal Aviation Administration, in a notice issued on Wednesday, said that terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Pakistan.
Two Tales of a City: Jerusalem Tour Guided by a Palestinian and an Israeli
What is unusal is that the Palestinian and Israeli guides take turns to give their perspectives on the city known to Jews as Yerushalayim and to Arabs as al-Quds.
Ahead of US-Led Conference on Middle East, Saudi King Salman Reaffirms Support for Palestinian State
The pledge comes as the United States is expected to offer hints of its proposals for peace between Israel and the Palestinians at a conference in Poland.
Zimbabwe's Vice President Chiwenga Receives Treatment in Delhi
Chiwenga was last seen in public last Tuesday, when he told state television he was not dying but gave no details about his condition.
Egypt's President el-Sissi Elected New Chairman of African Union
The rights group Amnesty International warned that el-Sisi's chairmanship might undermine the African Union's human rights mechanisms.
Khashoggi's Fiancée Seeks Change in Trump's Approach to Killing, May Visit US
Donald Trump has resisted efforts in the US Congress to rebuke the Saudis, pointing to weapons sales as an important source of US jobs.
US General Asks Pakistan to Cease its Behaviour Undermining Regional Stability
General Joseph Votel told the lawmakers that militants operating out of Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to threaten Afghan stability as well as stoke tensions between Pakistan and India.
This US State is Considering Raising Legal Smoking Age - to 100
The proposed law, introduced in Los Angeles by local Democratic representative Richard Creagan, would effectively amount to a cigarette ban by 2024.