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Man Who Attacked London Muslims Imprisoned for Over 40 Years
Judge Bobbie Cheema-Grubb said Darren Osborne's mind was "poisoned" by far-right ideas before the June 2017 attack targeting Muslims and that he had shown no signs of remorse.
Vehicle Ploughs Into Pedestrians in Shanghai, Injuring 18
According to preliminary investigations, the fire was caused by driver surnamed Chen who was smoking a cigarette inside the vehicle, said the Shanghai public security bureau
Fidel Castro's Eldest Son Diaz-Balart Commits Suicide
Diaz-Balart, who had been attended by a group of doctors for several months due to a state of profound depression, committed suicide this morning.
No. 3 US Diplomat Quits in Latest Departure Under President Trump
Shannon, who serves as under secretary of state for political affairs, is the top US career diplomat and has been a fixture among the nation's diplomatic ranks during more than 34 years of service.
Thai Teens Handed Years-long Sentences for Burning Royal Portraits
The six young men, five of whom are in their late teens, were arrested in May 2017 in the northeastern province of Khon Kaen after allegedly vandalising royal portraits.
After 36 Years, World to See Rare 'Super Blood Blue Moon' on Jan 31
The event is causing a buzz because it combines three unusual lunar events -- an extra big super moon, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse. During the eclipse, the moon will glide into Earth's shadow, gradually turning the white disk of light to orange...
Malaysia’s Top Court Favours Hindu Woman, Voids Conversion of Kids to Islam by Ex-Husband
The case was being closely followed by large Chinese and Indian minorities who fear their rights are increasingly being trampled by Islamic jurisprudence.
Russian Police Detain Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny at Protest
Video footage posted on social media showed Navalny appear on Moscow's main thoroughfare, a few hundred metres (yards) from the Kremlin, to join several hundred supporters taking part in the protest, which the authorities had said was illegal.
Brazil Nightclub Shootout: 14 Killed in Fortaleza After Gunmen Storm Party
Local media reported that the shootout was a clash between members of two rival drug trafficking gangs. But many of those killed are thought to have been innocent party-goers.
North Korean Officials Wrap up Olympic Inspection in South
The South Korean inspectors returned from the three-day trip on Thursday with positive reviews about the North Korean venues and the Kalma International Airport.
Soldiers Among 8 Killed as US Air Strike Hits Iraq Forces 'By Mistake'
A senior intelligence official, five policemen and a woman -- were killed by a US strike on the centre of Al-Baghdadi, a town in western Iraq.
Repair Your Leaking Roof, Don't be Selfish: World Leaders at World Economic Forum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the charge against protectionism and was joined by the likes of Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron.
Hope to See Donald Trump Walk the Talk on Pakistan: Hamid Karzai
Speaking at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival, the Afghan leader even talked about his love for Bollywood films, music, and the Indian culture at large. Karzai said that actor Naseeruddin Shah would be the right person to play him if somebody plans t...
Indian-American Guilty in 'Hawala' Scheme of Drug Traffickers
According to the indictment, Harinder Singh was stopped by the California Highway Patrol in October 2012, which led to the discovery of USD 274,980 in US currency in rubber-banded stacks wrapped in black plastic.
US Asks Pakistan to Restore Operations of Radio Mashaal
Last week Pakistan had shut down Islamabad bureau of Radio Mashaal after the ISI alleged that its programmes were 'against the interest of Pakistan and in line with a hostile intelligence agency's agenda.'
Israel Accuses UN Rights Forum of Bias Over Palestinians
The Human Rights Council has taken a strong position against Israel's occupation of territory seized in the 1967 Middle East war, its treatment of Palestinians there and its building of Jewish settlements.