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Partygoer Stole Museum Statue's Left Thumb After Selfie
According to an arrest affidavit filed on Friday, 24-year-old Michael Rohana was attending an Ugly Sweater Party at the Franklin Institute Dec. 21 when he entered the "Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor" exhibit.
Highly-Skilled Indian Professionals Step Up UK Protests Against 'Hostile' Immigration Policies
The professionals and their families, mainly from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria, will protest against UK Home Office delays and “unjustified” refusals related to their applications for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in Britain.
Maldives President Seeks Approval to Extend State of Emergency by 15 Days
Under the emergency, Abdulla Yameen's administration has arrested the chief justice, another Supreme Court judge and former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on allegations of attempting to overthrow the government.
Indonesia's Mt. Sinabung Spews Massive Smoke-and-ash Column
Indonesia is home to around 130 volcanoes due to its position on the "Ring of Fire", a belt of tectonic plate boundaries circling the Pacific Ocean where frequent seismic activity occurs.
War Wounds: The Endless Agony of Afghan Civilians
For the fourth consecutive year, more than 10,000 civilians were killed or wounded in 2017 in Afghanistan, a UN report said Thursday, victims of conflicts that have now been dragging on for almost 40 years.
WHO Revises Childbirth Guidelines to Curb Surge in Caesarean Delivery
Since the 1950s, a woman progressing through labour at a rate slower than one centimetre of cervical dilation per hour has been considered "abnormal", said Olufemi Oladapo, a medical officer with the World Health Organization's department of reproductive...
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Wishes China Happy New Year, Gets Warm Response
China has become increasingly hostile to Taiwan since Tsai, from the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, won election in 2016, believing she wants to push for the island's formal independence, a red line for China.
China Protests PM Narendra Modi's Visit to Arunachal Pradesh
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said that China and India had reached important consensus on properly managing disputes, and the two sides were working to resolve the territorial disputes through negotiation and consultation.
In Kansas, a Dog Files Papers to Be the Governor
Woolley said he registered Angus after reading news reports that teenagers had filed candidacy paperwork and there were almost no requirements on who could run.
Donald Trump Paid Porn Actress Out of Own Pocket, Says His Lawyer
Michael Cohen said in a statement to The New York Times that he was not reimbursed by the Trump Organization or the Trump campaign for the payment to Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford.
Israeli Police Recommend Corruption Charges Against Benjamin Netanyahu. What Happens Next to the PM?
Israeli police on Tuesday recommended that the 68-year-old, four-term prime minister be indicted for bribery in two cases.
FBI Contradicts White House on Probe of Former Aide Rob Porter
FBI Director Christopher Wray challenged the White House assertion that Rob Porter's background "investigation was ongoing" and officials first learned the extent of accusations against him only last week, just before he abruptly resigned.
Shocking 'How to Spot a Gay' Checklist in Malaysian Newspaper Sparks Outrage
The Malay-language tabloid Sinar Harian claimed gay men love to go to the gym - just to check out other men - wear tight clothes to show off their physiques and tend to sport beards, while their eyes widen when they see handsome men.
Explainer: Could Julian Assange be on Brink of Freedom?
If the judge rules in his favour, then Assange, 46, would be free to leave the Ecuadorean Embassy in London where he has been holed up for more than five years.
Woman Killed, 12 Injured in Beijing Mall Knife Attack
Three men and 10 women were sent to hospital after the attack and one woman died of her injuries, police said. The others were all expected to recover.
Iran Sneers at Reports of Israel Downing Iranian Drone: State TV
The Israeli military said the F-16 jet crashed during a mission to strike Iranian drone installations in Syria, where Iranian and Iran-backed forces have established a major foothold while fighting in support of President Bashar al-Assad.