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UK's Opposition Labour Leader Corbyn Says He is Not a Pacifist
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Friday he was not a pacifist and accepted that military action was sometimes necessary, as he sought to olster his foreign policy credentials ahead of next month's election.
Moscow Adds to Trump Troubles, Releases Meeting Photos
But the emergence of photos compounded the perception that Russia had won a diplomatic victory and that the Trump White House was outmaneuvered.
Trump to Launch Panel to Investigate Voter Fraud: White House Officials
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday launching a commission to review alleged voter fraud and voter suppression in the US election system, three White House officials said.
China Launches 1st Clean-up Campaign Across Mt Everest
China has launched a clean-up campaign across the high-altitude area of Mount Everest to remove the waste and debris left by hikers at campsites.
Pakistan Army Withdraws Tweet That Sent Rift Rumours Surging in Sharif Govt
The episode later came to be known as "Dawn Leaks", after the name of the daily that reported it.
Liberal Moon Jae-in Said to Wins South Korean Presidential Election, Say Exit Polls
Liberal politician Moon Jae-in won South Korea's presidential election on Tuesday, exit polls showed, an expected victory that would end nearly a decade of conservative rule and bring a more conciliatory approach toward North Korea.
Obama Warned Trump Against Hiring Flynn, Says Report
The then President Barack Obama warned his soon to be successor Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as his national security adviser during an Oval Office meeting after the 2016 election, a media report claimed on Monday, which was immediately pushe...
My Wife Went Missing From Indian High Commission, Claims Man in Pakistan
A Pakistani man says his newly wed Indian wife has gone missing after they visited the Indian High Commission, media reports said on Sunday.
China's 'One Belt, One Road' Project Causing Anxiety: US
There is no change in the US' policy towards Beijing on the South China Sea dispute and use of force and coercion by China in the region cannot be accepted at all, a top American Naval Commander said on Friday.
China's 'One Belt, One Road' Project Causing Anxiety: US
Indicating concern over China bolstering its naval prowess, US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Scott in New Delhi said hina's 'One Belt, One Road' project has caused "anxiety" in the region.
Former Afghan Warlord Hekmatyar Returns to Kabul After 20 Years
As it progressed through the city Thursday, his convoy was joined by hundreds of cars of supporters bearing flags over their windows, singing the national anthem or chanting "Welcome to Kabul, Honourable Hekmatyar" in Pashto.
A few Communist Party officials Funding Dalai Lama: China's Rare Disclosure
In a rare disclosure, China's ruling Communist Party has said some of its officials were funding the Dalai Lama by donating money to him, undermining the fight against "separatist" forces.
South Africa President Jacob Zuma Quits Rally After Being Jeered
Scuffles broke out between some members of the crowd calling for Zuma to step down and others who were chanting in support of the president, local media reported.
Thai Junta Chief Accepts Donald Trump Invite to Visit White House
Thailand's junta chief has accepted an invitation to visit the White House from President Donald Trump, his spokesman said Monday, the latest autocrat to be embraced by the US leader.
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Rebuffs Rouhani's Detente Policy Ahead Of Vote
Iranians should not thank Hassan Rouhani's policy of detente with the West for any reduction in the threat of war, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday, stepping up his criticisms of the president as elections approach.
Tony Blair Announces Return to British Politics to Fight Brexit
Former British prime minister Tony Blair said on Monday he was plunging back into domestic politics in order to fight against Brexit.