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Don't Use Children, Refugees as Bargaining Chips, UNICEF Urges Turkey
Melandri said he was aware of the situation in Turkey, which is home to 3 million Syrian refugees, adding that Unicef does not take a political stance, but asks all parties to consider the protection of children.
Pakistan 'Successfully' Test-fires Surface-to-sea Missile
Babur weapons system incorporates advanced aerodynamics and avionics that can strike targets both at land and sea with high accuracy at a range of 700 km.
Donald Trump Announces Challenge to Obama-era Fuel Standards
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that his administration will re-examine federal requirements governing the fuel efficiency of cars and trucks, moving forcefully against Obama-era environmental regulations that Trump says are stifling economi...
Vienna Again Ranked World's Nicest City, and Baghdad Worst
Vienna, Austria's grand capital on the Danube river, has topped consulting firm Mercer's list of cities offering the highest quality of life for the eighth year in a row, while Baghdad is again considered the worst place to live.
Scotland Begins Preparations For New Independence Vote
Scotland's announcement on Monday that it will begin preparations for a new independence bid raised the spectre of one of Brexit's most feared consequences -- the end of the United Kingdom.
Slaves Were 'Involuntary Immigrants', Says US Secretary Ben Carson
US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson described slaves as immigrants and argued that the label fits anyone who comes into a country from the outside - even "involuntary immigrants", the media reported.
Ready to Challenge Trump's New Travel Ban in Court: New York AG
US President Donald Trump's revised executive order temporarily halting entry to the US for people from six nations still has the "intent" to discriminate against Muslims and authorities here are ready to go to court against it, New York Attorney General...
Pollution Kills 1.7 mn Children Each Year: WHO
The global body also highlighted the increased risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer from exposure to air pollution.
Donald Trump Expected to Sign New Travel Ban Order Today
Trump administration officials have said the new order aims to overcome the legal challenges to the first.
FBI Asked Justice Dept to Refute Donald Trump's Wiretapping claims: Report
According to the daily, Comey, who made the request on Saturday after Trump levelled his allegation on Twitter, has been working to get the Justice Department to knock down the claim because it falsely insinuates that the FBI broke the law.
Trump Hotel May be Political Capital of the US Capital
At a circular booth in the middle of the Trump International Hotel's balcony restaurant, President, President Donald Trump dined on his steak — well-done, with ketchup — while chatting up British Brexit politician Nigel Farage.
Trump's Attorney General Removes Himself From Campaign Probes
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions withdrew on Thursday from any probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election after it emerged he had contacts with Russian officials while involved with President Donald Trump's campaign.
Sweden Introduces Military Draft For Both Men And Women
Sweden's left-leaning government introduced a military draft for both men and women on Thursday because of what its defense minister called a deteriorating security environment in Europe and around Sweden.
Trump's New Immigration Order Drops Iraq From Travel Ban List: Officials
US officials say President Donald Trump's new immigration order will remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a temporary US travel ban.
PIA Issues Show-cause Notice to Officials for Allowing Extra Passengers
Pakistan's ailing national carrier, PIA has issued show-cause notices to a pilot and two others officials for allowing seven extra passengers on a flight to Saudi Arabia last month in a serious violation of air safety regulations, according to a media rep...
Pakistan Airline Denies Passengers Forced to Stand During 3-hour Flight
Pakistan's national carrier said on Sunday it would investigate allegations that a plane flew from Karachi to Saudi Arabia carrying seven extra passengers, but denied they stood in the aisles for the three-hour journey.