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50 Dead as Renewed Anti-Govt Protests in Iraq Take Violent Turn
The death toll from protests this months has climbed to 205, including dozens who were killed as they torched government buildings or offices belonging to factions of Hashed al-Shaabi force over the past two days.
Britain's Labour Party Says PM Boris Johnson Can't be Trusted on Workers' Rights
The Financial Times reported Saturday that Johnson's Conservative government plans to diverge from EU regulations, saying a leaked government document says rules on workers' rights and environmental protection leave 'room for interpretation.'
US Budget Deficit Soars to Almost $1 Trillion, Highest Since 2012
The fourth straight year of broadening budget gaps underscored a new tolerance for yawning fiscal imbalances in the current political era.
Two Bombs in Eastern Afghanistan Kill Seven, Including a Child
The attacks are the latest in near daily attacks carried out by insurgents. Nangarhar has become increasingly violent in recent years as both the Taliban and an Islamic State group affiliate are active there.
Indonesian President Names Election Arch-rival, Accused of Human Rights Abuses, as Defence Minister
The move to name Prabowo Subianto as defence minister dismayed human rights activists.
US to Send Top Delegation to Saudi Arabia's Annual Event, PM Modi Among Attendants, Says Report
Dozens of top global officials and business leaders boycotted last year's Future Investment Initiative, a lavish event dubbed 'Davos in the desert', as international outrage over Khashoggi's killing peaked.
Man Barricaded inside Museum in France; Walls Found Scribbled With 'Threatening' Messages in Arabic
Officers surrounded the archeology museum in the Mediterranean town of Saint-Raphael, where the man, possibly with an accomplice, broke in overnight and refused to communicate with police.
'Anonymous' Trump Critic Who Called POTUS 'Petty, Ineffective' to Come Out with Book
Trump reacted furiously to the column, calling it 'treasonous' and asking for the author to be identified. The Times refused to do so.
Kim Jong Un Orders Destruction of 'Shabby' South Korean-made Buildings at Resort in North
Pyongyang's official news agency said that Kim had visited the resort and described its facilities as lacking national character. The report said Kim criticised North Korea's policies pushed under his late father as too dependent on the South.
Kurds Say Pullout from Syrian Border Region Complete Hours Before Deal Expires
A senior Kurdish official, Redur Khalil, said that even after the Kurdish pullout, Turkish troops and their allies were continuing military operations in northeastern Syria outside the withdrawal zone.
Benjamin Netanyahu Fails to form Govt in Israel, Informs President
Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video posted on his official Facebook page that a short time ago I informed the president that I was handing back my mandate to try to form a government.
Residents of Northeast Syrian City Throw Potatoes at Departing US Troops
The scene encapsulated the Kurds' feelings of betrayal and added a new indignity to an American withdrawal that has been rushed and saw several close brushes with Turkish-backed forces.
China Seeks $2.4 Billion in Sanctions against US in Obama-era Case, Says WTO
WTO appeals judges said in July that the United States did not fully comply with a WTO ruling and could face Chinese sanctions if it does not remove certain tariffs that break the watchdog's rules.
Imran Khan Not Capable of Completing His Term as Pakistan's PM, Says Opposition Leader Bilawal Bhutto
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal on Sunday made the comments while speaking to the media during his visit to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC).
South African Authorities Make Fresh Attempt to Seize Guptas' Billions in US, UK, UAE: Report
Asset Forfeiture Unit has enlisted assistance of American law enforcement agencies after the US Treasury last week imposed sanctions against the three Gupta brothers and an associate, Salim Essa.
EU Calls for Afghanistan Ceasefire as US Defence Secretary Makes Unexpected Visit to Kabul
US President Donald Trump last month declared talks with the insurgents 'dead', citing a Taliban attack that killed a US soldier. Negotiations had been in the final stages for a deal that would have seen the US pull troops from Afghanistan after 18 years...