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Two more bombs sent to former US vice president Biden, actor De Niro
Bomb packages were sent as US prepares for Nov. 6 elections that will decides who controls the Congress
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Turkey says Saudi Arabia still has questions to answer over Khashoggi
President Erdogan's demand that those involved in murder of Jamal Khashoggi should be legally tried in Turkey
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Argentine lawmakers approve austerity budget
Argentinan government pledges to cut of $10 billion in health, education, transportation, public works and culture
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Ethiopia appoints Africa's only female president
Sahle-Work becomes Africa's only serving female head of state, albeit in a ceremonial role
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British media cry foul over #MeToo 'cover-up'
British media complains of being 'gagged' by rich company bosses
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Mentally disabled win right to freely marry and vote in France
The measure would apply to some 310,000 people with disabilities who are currently wards of court
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China says military will act 'at any cost' to prevent Taiwan split
Trade war and the issue of Taiwan become flashpoints in Sino-US ties
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'Fiercest' shellfire yet around Syria truce zone: monitor
Militants traded fire with government forces in northern Syria overnight
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Venezuelan exiles turn to prostitution to feed families
Venezuelan migrants, without identity papers, end up working as prostitutes in sordid bars in Colombia
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Lake Gazivode, troubled waters between Kosovo and Serbia
The reservoir continues to be a source of diplomatic dispute 20 years after the Serbia-Kosovo split
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Japanese hostage returns home after three years in Syrian 'hell'
Rekindles debate and sparks criticism in Japan about reporting from war zones
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Father of two jailed in France for feeding them on carbonated drinks
The father was jailed for three months Wednesday in Limoges, central France
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Pakistan reaffirms commitment to Chemical Weapons Convention
Pakistan calls for addressing the threat of chemical and biological weapons use by non-state actors
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'Ongoing genocide' against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims: UN
The military denies almost all accusations of genocide levelled against it
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Saudi crown prince deplores 'repulsive' Khashoggi murder in first comments
Journalist's murder plunges the kingdom into an acute public relations crisis
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Child brides call on US states to end 'legal rape'
US laws permit the legal rape of thousands of teenage girls every year
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Putin warns of a new 'arms race' with America
US President Donald Trump said he would ditch the key Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
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Qatar may benefit from Khashoggi fallout: analysts
The backlash may force Riyadh to ease sweeping sanctions imposed on Doha
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'We've got the power!' In DRC, rap moves to take on rumba
DRC's growing army of rappers say their urban lyrics reflect a gritty realism
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Displaced to the desert, Syrians struggle to eke out living
Nearly 50,000 displaced people are in a desert camp next to Syria's border with Jordan
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Former Malaysian PM Najib, ex-treasury chief charged with criminal breach of trust
Najib and Irwan pleaded not guilty to all the charges
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After feeling betrayed, Trump holds cards on Saudi prince
Saudi Arabia admitted that US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered inside the Istanbul consulate
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Pipe bombs sent to Trump foes Obama, Clinton, CNN
US president tempered calls for unity by attacking the media for its 'endless hostility'
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Starbucks opens first sign language store in US
Starbucks says the initiative is aimed at bringing diverse communities together
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Israel strikes Gaza over 'arson balloons'
More than 700,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled in the 1948 war surrounding Israel's creation
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Saudi crown prince says justice will prevail in 'painful' Khashoggi case
Death of Khashoggi has sparked global outrage and threatened relations between Riyadh and Washington
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Women's birth canals in Kenya, Korea, Kansas not the same: study
Some 300,000 women die during or shortly after childbirth each year, many due to 'complications from delivery'
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CNN New York bureau evacuated after white powder envelope, live explosive found
Hours earlier Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton also received suspicious packages
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Heightened cancer risk in tall people down to number of cells: study
Height is largely determined by individual's genes, therefore likely impacts associated cancer risks
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UK revoking visas of Saudi suspects in Khashoggi murder: PM May
Britain's actions follow a similar move United States made a day earlier
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Indonesian woman gives birth on Etihad flight
Flight EY 474 left emirate for Indonesia's capital but was diverted to India' after the woman went into labour
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'Explosive device' sent to Obama, Clintons homes
Secret Service probing suspicious packages as earlier this week small bomb found at George Soros residence
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Japan confirms journalist held in Syria released
Japan's government spokesperson denies any payment was involved in the release of the journalist
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World's longest cross-sea bridge opens to public in China
The 55-km-long bridge connects China's southern mainland province of Guangdong with Hong Kong and Macao
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International conference showcasing northern areas to be held in Paris
Conference being organised to showcase the northern regions of Pakistan
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Riyadh would not have murdered Khashoggi without US protection: Rouhani
I don’t think that a country would dare commit such a crime without the protection of America, says Rouhani
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UN warns half Yemen's people could soon be on brink of famine
He urged a humanitarian ceasefire around facilities involved in food aid distribution, and infrastructure
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Hurricane Willa slams Mexico's Pacific coast
The Powerful Category 5 storm receded to Category 3 but led to the evacuation of over 4000 people
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Israeli troops kill Palestinian on Gaza border-Palestinian official
17-year-old Muntaser al-Baz died in hospital from being shot in the head by Israeli troops
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France plans to repatriate children of militants in Syria
Militant attacks have rattled the Islamic State and it continues to suffer from homegrown militancy
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Ecuador no longer to intervene with UK for WikiLeaks Assange: Foreign minister
'Ecuador has no responsibility to take any further steps,' Valencia said
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Pompeo hopes Pakistan will achieve goals set-out by US
Pakistan will be held accountable if US conditions not met, says Pompeo
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Trump terms Khashoggi murder as 'one of the worst cover-ups in history'
US revokes visas of Saudis involved in murder of journalist
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UN climate chief calls for action plan at COP24 summit
With a rise of just one degree Celsius so far, the Earth has witnessed a surge of extreme weather
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Russia pledges 'balance' if US quits nuclear pact; Trump eyes more weapons
Trump says United States would develop equivalent weapons unless Russia and China agreed to a halt in development
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Putin meets Trump's national security pointman to discuss nuclear arms treaty
Russia and United States have long accused each other of violating the terms of the treaty, something they both deny
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Week 34 of pregnancy reduces breast cancer risk: study
Researchers find that additional protection against breast cancer only comes in women under 30
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Indian court eases firecracker ban even as pollution soars
Every winter, air pollution in Delhi soars as cooler air traps harmful particles from various emissions
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Saudi crown prince attends investment forum amid 'crisis'
Companies from China and Russia have shown little interest in withdrawing from the event
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US to 'demand answers' after Erdogan account of journalist death: Pence
US Vice President Mike Pence's strongly worded remarks come after days of mixed messages by President Donald Trump

















































