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15 Dead in Iraq Suicide Bombings Claimed by Islamic State
Suicide bombings claimed by the Islamic State group killed 15 people today in an oasis town south of Baghdad and the city of Fallujah to its west, officials said.
Flare-up of Violence Kills 8 in Myanmar's Rakhine District
Authorities have also heavily restricted access to the area, making it difficult to independently verify government reports or accusations of army abuse.
Kent State University Course Examines Hillary Clinton's Life
Kent State University is turning Hillary Clinton's life into a lesson with a new class focused on the Democrat who lost her presidential bid this past week.
More Anti-Trump Protests in New York, Miami, Los Angeles
Demonstrators took to the streets in New York City to oppose Donald Trump's election as US president for a fourth straight day.
Iraqi Forces Battle Islamic State on Mosul Streets
Elite Iraqi troops battled the Islamic State group in the streets of Mosul today as US-backed forces in Syria pressed an advance on jihadist bastion Raqa after a sandstorm eased.
Hillary's Daughter Chelsea to Run for US House of Representatives Replacing Nita Lowey
Hillary and Bill Clinton's daughter Chelsea Clinton is being groomed to run for a US House of Representatives seat held by a 79-year-old veteran Democrat who has decided to retire, a media report said on .
PM Narendra Modi Arrives in Japan for Summit; Nuclear Deal Likely
India and Japan will ink about 12 pacts and possibly sign a crucial civil nuclear deal on Friday after wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart Shinzo Abe aimed at giving a fillip to the bilateral strategic relations.
Interpol Names Chinese Official as its President, Draws Criticism
A top Chinese police official was elected president of Interpol on Thursday, setting off alarm bells among rights advocates over abuses and a lack of transparency within China's legal system, as well as the potential misuse of the police organization to a...
Trump Victory Opens Period of Uncertainity, Says Hollande
"I congratulate him as is natural between two democratic heads of state," Xinhua news agency quoted Hollande as saying on Wednesday.
US Stocks Up 1% After Shock Trump Election Triumph
Wall Street stocks move solidly higher by midday Wednesday, to shrug off early losses in the wake of Republican Donald Trump's stunning victory in the US presidential election.
US-Led Strike Kills 20 Civilians Near IS-Held Raqa
US-backed forces pressed offensives on Wednesday on the Islamic State group's strongholds in Syria and Iraq, as a strike by the American-led coalition was reported to have killed 20 civilians near Raqa.
Pramila Jayapal Becomes First Indian-American Woman to be Elected to US House
Pramila Jayapal on Tuesday became the First Indian-American woman to be elected to the US House of Representative, winning the Washington State Senate seat.
Asian Americans Early Voter Turnout at Record Level: Report
Asian Americans, including Indian Americans came out in large numbers to vote against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, according to a report based on early voting trends.
China, Pakistan Plan to Set Up Joint Counter-Terror Command System
China and Pakistan are planning to set up a joint counter-terrorism command system even as the two all weather allies held a bilateral anti-terrorism exercise, state media reported on Tuesday.
Julian Assange to Face Questioning on November 14 Over Rape Allegation
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be questioned on November 14 in the Ecuadorian embassy in London over an allegation of rape, Sweden's public prosecutor's office has confirmed.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Race for Support on Eve of US Election
Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump crisscrossed the country on Monday as they raced to sway undecided voters in a tight U.S. presidential race that has Clinton with a narrow lead according to opinion polls.
