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Japan's Emperor Draws Record Birthday Crowd as he Prepares to Abdicate
Well-wishers waved small Japanese flags and held up smartphones as Emperor Akihito, whose position is ceremonial with no political power, addressed them from a balcony, flanked by his wife and other members of the imperial family.
Justin Trudeau Breaks Ethics Rules With Vacation at Aga Khan’s Island
Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson noted that Justin Trudeau did not discuss any government business with the Aga Khan or his representatives, nor did he debate or vote in parliament on any matters related to the Aga Khan or his institutions.
Cardinal Bernard Law, Symbol of Church's Sexual Abuse Crisis, Dies
The Vatican did not give a cause of death but sources close to Law, who died in a hospital in Rome, said he had been suffering from the complications of diabetes, liver failure and a build up of fluids around the heart, known as pericardial effusion.
Turkey Cracks Down on 'Matchmakers' for Gulen Movement
Turkish security services discovered that the suspects had been arranging marriages for members of the Gulen movement after scrutinising their communications on the encrypted messaging application ByLock, Anadolu said.
8 Killed, 44 Injured in Pakistan's Quetta as Suicide Bombers Attack Church Week Before Christmas
Sarfaraz Bugti, home minister for Balochistan province, says hundreds of worshippers were attending services at the church ahead of Christmas.
Trump Administration Issues New Rules on US Visa Waivers
The program allows citizens of mainly European countries to travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa. Citizens from the 38 countries are required to obtain a so-called travel authorization to enter the United States.
Defiant Syrian Envoy Blames West, Saudis and UN as Peace Talks End
Syrian government negotiator Bashar al-Ja'afari accused Western countries and Saudi Arabia of sabotage and blackmail.
Rex Tillerson Says US Ready to Talk to North Korea; Japan Wants Pressure
Ahead of Tillerson's speech, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to develop more nuclear weapons while personally decorating scientists and officials who contributed to the development of Pyongyang's most advanced ICBM.
Twitter Erupts in Joy as Democrat Doug Jones Beats Roy Moore in Alabama
The result deals a huge political blow to President Donald Trump, who actively took part in the senate race marred by accusations of sexual misconduct against Moore.
Bangladeshi-origin New York Bombing Suspect Charged With Supporting Terror
According to a law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation, 27-year-old Akayed Ullah had pledged allegiance to ISIS and said he acted in response to Israeli actions in Gaza.
Donald Trump Denies Accusations of Sexual Misconduct, Attacks Democrats
His comments come one day after the White House said it had eyewitnesses who would clear him of any suspicion of wrongdoing amid the allegations, which surfaced during the 2016 presidential campaign.
ISIS-inspired Bomber Strikes New York Commuter Hub at Rush Hour, Held
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said the device that exploded in the New York City subway was an attempted "terrorist attack".
FBI Warned Donald Trump Aide Hicks Over Emails From Russians: Report
The agents worried that the effort was part of a Russian intelligence operation that continued even after US security officials released a scathing report on Moscow's interference in the 2016 election.
White Smoke Signals Brexit Breakthrough Between Britain and European Union
“The European Commission has on Friday recommended to the European Council (Article 50) to conclude that sufficient progress has been made in the first phase of the Article 50 negotiations with the United Kingdom,” the commission, the bloc’s executive arm...
Da Vinci Sold For $450 Million is Headed to Louvre in Abu Dhabi
The sale more than doubled the previous record of $179.4 million paid for Pablo Picasso's "The Women of Algiers (Version O)" in 2015, also in New York.
Boy with Down’s Syndrome Says ‘Allah’ and 'Boom', Teacher Calls the Cops
Disgusted by the allegations, Mohammad's father said his son doesn't speak at all and has the mental capacity of a one-year-old, The Independent reported.