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Angry over Musharraf Verdict, Pakistan Govt Wants Removal of 'Mentally Unfit' Judge
In its 167-page detailed judgement authored by Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth, who headed the three-member bench, the special court said the 'convict be hanged by his neck till he dies on each count as per charge'.
14 Killed, 18 Injured after Bus Veers off Highway in Nepal
The bus was heading towards Bhaktapur from a Hindu temple in Kalinchok in Dolakha district when it skidded off the highway and plunged down from Chha Kilo area.
'Survival of the Richest': UN Chief Warns of Economic Disaster at Madrid Summit on Climate Change
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry said the “absence of leadership” from Washington was a big obstacle in the talks.
Thousands in Thailand Join Biggest Anti-Govt Protest for Years in Bangkok
The demonstration in Bangkok, called just a day earlier by Future Forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, a 41-year-old billionaire, revived memories of the spasms of street protest that have roiled the Thai capital.
Days after Promise to Step Down, Malaysia PM Mahathir Mohamad Suggests He Could Stay in Office beyond 2020
Mahathir Mohamad promised to hand over power to Anwar Ibrahim, in spite of new sexual assault allegations against him.
Chile Starts Identifying Remains of Plane Crash Victims that Killed 38 Lives
Reports said that the remains of the plane were brought in aboard a Hercules C-130 plane just like the one that went down Monday off the southern tip of South America and turned over to the local coroner's office.
‘Growing Sense of Desperation’: New Zealand Volcano Death Toll Rises to 8, Will Continue to Climb
The volcano on White Island was 'highly volatile' and could erupt again within days preventing recovery teams retrieving bodies.
'Silent Blessing' Given to Bring Home Islamic State Kids, Says New Finland PM Sanna Marin
The coalition's second biggest party, the Centre Party, which toppled Marin's predecessor last week, has so far withheld support for the Foreign Ministry's plans.
Iran Banks Burned, Then Customer Account Details of 20% Population Were Exposed Online
As of Tuesday, details of 15 million bank debit cards in Iran had been published on social media in the aftermath of the anti-government protests.
Taliban Abduct 45 Elderly Family Members of Late Afghan Govt Employee
The Taliban singled out the old men from a funeral procession carrying the deceased employee's coffin to a graveyard. The proscribed group have consistently warned people not to attend the funerals of anyone working with the Kabul government.
China Plans to Launch its Own Digital Currency, Will Begin Trials Soon: Report
China's central bank is set to conduct trials in cities such as tech hub Shenzhen in the country's southern Guangdong Province. Domestic internet giants Alibaba and Tencent will also participate in the trials, the report said.
Six Killed as Gunman Opens Fire in Czech Hospital; Cops Hunt for Suspect
Video footage and pictures published by public radio later showed police arresting a person at the site but police didn't immediately confirm that it was the suspect.
No More Survivors Expected to be Rescued, Say New Zealand Police After Volcano Eruption
Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded in the early afternoon -- hurling ash and rock high into the air.
Tally of Arrests in Hong Kong's Pro-democracy Protests Surge Past 6,000
The Hong Kong police also said that they have also fired 10,000 rubber baton rounds during the six months of protests and that 493 officers have been injured.
At Least 100 Tourists Near Volcano, Says New Zealand PM as Several Go Missing After Sudden Eruption
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the volcanic island -- also known as Whakaari -- off New Zealand's north coast had erupted while groups of tourists were visiting.
Labour Group Accuses Google of Illegally Firing Employees to Stifle Unionism
The CWA union, which represents 700,000 North Americans working at AT&T Inc, Walt Disney Co and companies in several other industries, has been trying to organise workers at Google.