War in Afghanistan claims lives of 2 U.S. troops
KABUL, Afghanistan - Two U.S. soldiers have been killed in war-torn Afghanistan during an operation, an official statement said Friday. ...
11 arrests in Greater Belfast over alleged paramilitary activities
BELFAST, Northern Ireland - A significant search and arrest operation against the criminal activities of the East Belfast Ulster Volunteer ...
Netanyahu praises Trump for Golan Heights recognition
WASHINGTON DC - U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States is recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, ...
Two thirds of those who died in Mosul ferry disaster were women
MOSUL, Iraq - Nearly 100 people, mostly women and children, have drowned after a ferry packed with families celebrating Kurdish ...
U.S. president launches another attack on former senator McCain
LIMA, Ohio - U.S. President Donald Trump was at it again on Wednesday at the U.S. army tank plant in Lima, Ohio. ...
Malaysia doing its bit in supporting UNIFIL
BEIRUT, Lebanon - As U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo flew into Beirut, in Lebanon on Friday, it was business ...
U.S. secretary of state telephones Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
JERUSALEM, Israel - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has taken time out on his current tour of the Midle ...
Heavy fighting continues in Yemen despite truce
With the UN announcing a new plan to shore up the December 2018 Stockholm Agreement between Yemen’s warring parties, the ...
Pompeo renews call for end to isolation of Qatar
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has renewed a call for Gulf countries to settle their ...
Aid Workers in Africa Challenged by Aftermath of Cyclone Idai
Aid workers were confronted with chaos and pleas for help Friday in Mozambique as receding waters allowed them access to ...
(Im)migration News Recap, March 16-23
Editor's note: We want you to know what's happening, and why and how it could impact your life, family or ...
Seven Villagers Killed by Heavy Artillery in Myanmar's Rakhine State
Seven civilians in Myanmars Rakhine state were killed by artillery fire Friday during what the government claims was a battle ...
North Korea Tells South It Has Pulled Out of Border Liason Office
North Korea told South Korea on Friday pulled out of a border liaison office with the South, in a major ...
Sri Lanka women squad announced for England T20 series
Dubai [UAE], Mar 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka have announced a 15-member squad for three-match T20I series against England, slated to ...
Rakhimov quits as head of crisis-hit amateur boxing association
Lausanne - Gafur Rakhimov stepped down as head of the AIBA, world amateur boxing's governing body, on Friday amid a ...
Anscombe eyes Rugby World Cup glory with Wales
Cardiff - Gareth Anscombe is backing Wales to "ruffle a few feathers" at the Rugby World Cup in Japan later ...
Disgraced Adam Johnson released from prison
London - Disgraced former England international Adam Johnson has been released from prison after serving three years for engaging in ...
PGA Tour bans Garrigus after positive drug test
Miami - Robert Garrigus , an American golfer who hailed conquering substance abuse in 2010 after his lone PGA title, ...
Savea returns for Toulon a month after 'DNA test' blast
Paris - Former New Zealand international Julian Savea will start for Toulon this weekend, the Top 14 side announced on ...
Finch's ton helps fire Australia to win over Pakistan
Sharjah - Aaron Finch's fine century drove Australia to a convincing eight-wicket win over a new-look Pakistan in the first ...
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UK gets extension for withdrawal from European Union
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UK public getting tired of political games
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