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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Miyazaki in Southwest Japan
The earthquake that hit near Miyazaki in southwestern Japan had a depth of 23 kilometres.
Donald Trump Says Trade Deal with China Remains 'Possible'
Donald Trump's statement comes hours before the world's top two economies were set to resume trade negotiations that seemed on the verge of collapse.
No Apology for Jallianwala Bagh as Theresa May Repeats Deep Regret
Theresa May's note of regret fell short of a formal apology demanded by a cross-section of British parliamentarians and Sikh activists to mark the centenary of the massacre that affected thousands of Indian lives.
Fire Breaks Out At Iran's Historic Bazaar of Tabriz in Iran
Around 5,500 shops at the historic market in the north-western city of Tabriz were damaged in a fire which took six hours to extinguish
Aasia Bibi, Who Was Acquitted in Blasphemy Case by Pakistan Court, Reaches Canada
Aasia Bibi was acquitted of blasphemy charges by the Pakistan Supreme Court in October last year after spending nine years in jail on death row.
15 Sheep Join France School After Parents Fear Shutdown Due to Falling Pupil Numbers
The move came after the school was told one of its 11 classes would be closed after pupil numbers fell from 266 to 261.
Chinese Researchers Try Brain Implants to Treat Drug Addicts
The hope is that technology will extinguish his addiction, quite literally, with the flip of a switch.
With Georgian Passports, Saudi Sisters Move to a 'New Home'
The women, who identified themselves as 28-year-old Maha Alsubaie and 25-year-old Wafa Alsubaie, wrote on Twitter account @GeorgiaSisters2 that they were starting a new life in a new country.
France Telecom Ex-bosses Go On Trial for 'Moral Harassment' That Triggered 35 Employees to Kill Themselves
Former chief executive Didier Lombard, who helmed the company from 2005 to 2010, several other bosses and also Orange itself are on trial for allegedly overseeing institutionalised harassment at the company.
'Pakistan Sent Hubble Telescope in Space': Minister Fawad Chaudhry Gets Trolled After Hilarious Claim
Fawad Chaudhry while speaking in a talk show, said that the world's biggest telescope was sent by Suparco [Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission].
Sri Lanka Lifts Curfew in Negombo; Police Says Situation Under Control After Weekend Clashes
The curfew was imposed on Sunday after a group of miscreants carrying swords attacked some people travelling on a three-wheeler in Porathota area of the town.
Sri Lanka Catholics Celebrate Mass via TV Amid New Warnings of Possible Attacks
Cardinal Malcom Ranjith, the archbishop of Colombo, offered a televised Mass from his residence that was attended mostly by priests and nuns.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin Discuss Possibility of New Nuclear Accord Between US, Russia, China
The presidents are also said to have spoken about the conclusion of Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential campaign.
In Surprise Announcement, Thai King Marries Personal Guard Ahead of Coronation
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn is due to be officially crowned in elaborate Buddhist and Brahmin ceremonies on Saturday, followed by a procession through Bangkok the next day.
As Thai King Marries Bodyguard in Surprise Gesture, Here Are More Such Royal Love Stories
From Prince Harry marrying Meghan Markle, to Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden tying the knot with her former personal trainer Daniel Westling, there have been a number of royals who married out of love, to commoners.
Venezuela's Guaido Calls for Uprising But Military Loyal to President Maduro for Now
Early on Tuesday, several dozen armed troops accompanying Guaido clashed with soldiers supporting Maduro at a rally in Caracas, and large anti-government protests in the streets turned violent.