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National Museum in Rio de Janeiro, which houses artefacts from Egypt, Greco-Roman art and some of the first fossils found in Brazil, was closed to the public at the time of the fire. There were no reports of injuries.

Sheikh Hasina said Khan "hit many sixes" on the field but now "it is the time to see whether he could hit those sixes by remaining in power...we'll be happy if he can do it".

The US has been pushing Pakistan to crack down on militant safe havens in the country, and announced a freeze on aid at the beginning of the year that an official said could be worth almost $2 billion.

Three former presidents, scores of members of Congress, current and former world leaders and family and friends have gathered Saturday morning to eulogize McCain as an American hero.

Around 3,400 people have donated 58,182 pounds for the balloon stunt, which seeks to remove Sadiq Khan at the next local election in 2020 over what organisers claim is his poor record on cutting crime in the British capital.

The British government has repeatedly criticised online platforms such as Twitter, YouTube and Facebook for failing to remove abusive material or sexual content posted online even after they were notified.

According to reports, the new policies would also strengthen the rights of students accused of assault, harassment or rape and seek to provide more support for victims.

Sergei Lavrov also said there is "full political understanding" between Russia and Turkey, who support opposing sides of the Syrian civil war.

The Islamic Republic has launched a suit at the International Court of Justice over US President Donald Trump's decision to reimpose sanctions that were lifted in a landmark 2015 accord.

Navalny, who was detained by police outside his home on Saturday, was found guilty of breaking protest legislation for organising a street rally in Moscow on January 28.

Hanif Gul, a Grade-20 officer, said in his application letter that as an honourable member of the Civil Services of Pakistan, it is not possible for him to continue to work under new minister for railways Sheikh Rasheed.

Heritage Auctions says the watch, sold on Saturday, had been recovered from a 34-year-old passenger named Sinai Kantor.

Feeling abandoned by Trump and in dire financial straits, Cohen who once famously declared that he would "take a bullet" for Trump now is actively seeking to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

A senior State Department official said the decision, made "at the direction of the president," came after a review of aid programs to the Palestinian territories.

Over the past year and a half, and as recently as the last several weeks, Trump has broached the idea of firing Jeff Sessions several times, according to multiple sources familiar with the conversations.

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced the cancellation of his top diplomat's upcoming visit to North Korea, while taking a swipe at China over efforts to disarm the nuclear state.