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Missouri House Fire Kills 4, Badly Burns 2 Others
An early Sunday morning house fire left four people dead and two others seriously burned in small community of De Soto, Missouri.
In Rare Public Appearance, Maryam Nawaz to Address PDM Rally in Karachi on October 18
On September 20, the leaders of 11 major Opposition parties announced formation of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and launch of a three-phased anti-government movement under an action plan starting with countrywide public meetings, protest demonst...
Libya To Resume Oil Production At Largest Field Amid Talks
Libyas national oil company announced Sunday it is resuming production at the countrys largest oil field as rival officials from eastern and western Libya began peace talks, part of preliminary negotiations ahead a U.N.brokered dialogue set to take place...
Trump Seeks to Put Covid-19 Behind Him, Get Back to Election Campaign
Trump, trailing his Democratic challenger Joe Biden in opinion polls, addressed supporters from a White House balcony on Saturday afternoon. He urged a crowd of hundreds of largely Black and Latino supporters to help get out the vote in the Nov. 3 electio...
SKorea Worries About Missile Shown In NKorea Military Parade
South Korea on Sunday urged North Korea to commit to its past disarmament pledges while expressing concerns over the Norths unveiling of a suspected new longrange missile during a military parade.
Lithuania Holds National Vote, Coalition Talks Expected
Polls opened Sunday for the first round of Lithuania's parliamentary election, where voters will choose 141 national lawmakers and the ruling fourparty coalition is facing a stiff challenge from the opposition.
Australia In Travel Talks With Japan, Korea As Coronavirus Cases Ease
Australia is in talks with Japan, South Korea, Singapore and South Pacific nations on reopening travel as coronavirus infections ease, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday.
Detained Canadians In China Get Rare Consular Access
The Canadian government said Saturday that China granted consular access to two detained Canadians in China for the first time since January.
North Korean Leader Kim Speaks At Military Parade In Pyongyang: State TV
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un addressed an unusual predawn military parade held in Pyongyang to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party on Saturday, according to footage aired on state television.
Five Things To Know About Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett
Confirmation hearings begin Monday for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. If confirmed, the 48yearold appeals court judge would fill the seat of liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last month.
Hong Kong Police Arrest Nine Suspected Of Helping 12 Held In China
Hong Kong police said on Saturday they had arrested nine people suspected of helping 12 Hong Kong activists who fled the city in August, heading for Taiwan, only to be intercepted by Chinese authorities and held on the mainland.
Hurricane Delta Makes Landfall In Storm-battered Louisiana
Hurricane Delta made landfall in Louisiana on Friday, packing maximum sustained winds of 100 miles per hour (155 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, hitting a corner of the state repeatedly battered by storms this year.
Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Ballot Notarization Law
Missouri residents who want to vote remotely in November's elections will have to have their ballots notarized unless they meet specific criteria, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Mexico Seizes 180 Gallons (684 Liters) Of Liquid Meth
Mexicos National Guard said Friday it seized 180 gallons (684 liters) of liquid methamphetamines at a package delivery warehouse in the northern state of Sonora.
Wichita State Misconduct Inquiry Into Coach Gregg Marshall
Wichita State men's basketball coach Gregg Marshall has confirmed that the school is conducting an internal investigation amid allegations he mistreated players.
Sri Lankan Leader Insists Chinese-funded Projects Are Viable
Sri Lankas president asked a visiting delegation led by a senior Chinese diplomat on Friday to assist him in disproving a perception that Chinafunded megaprojects are debt traps aimed at gaining influence in local affairs.