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Mike Pompeo Condemns Taliban Attacks in Afghanistan that Kill Nearly 50 People
In Parwan province, to the north of Kabul, a Taliban suicide bomber on Tuesday targeted an election campaign rally where Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani was set to speak, killing 26 people and wounding 42.
US Says Attacks on Saudi Arabia's Oil Facilities Have Global Consequences, Urges UN to Take Action
After the attacks, US President Donald Trump said the White House believed it knew the culprit of the strikes, and the US military was 'locked and loaded' to take action.
20 People, Including Children, Killed as Truck Plunges Down Ravine in Philippines
The vehicle was bringing a group of people home from a trip to the beach when the driver lost control near the town of T'boli in the latest deadly crash on the nation's dangerous roads.
'Iran Will Never Hold One-on-One Talks with US But...': Khamenei's Message to Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he could meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, possibly at the U.N. General Assembly in New York later in September.
Will Politicians Take Action and Try to Save the Planet from Climate Change?
Because climate change is caused by the actions of countries, it can only be solved by the cooperation of countries – and that means international law offers the best pathway forward.
Donald Trump, Shifting Tone, Plays Down Talk of War With Iran Over Oil Strike
President Donald Trump warned that the US is prepared for war if necessary, but also said he would “like to avoid” a military conflict with Tehran.
Oil Falls More Than 1% as Market on Tenterhooks After Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities
Brent crude was down 77 cents, or 1.1%, at $68.25 a barrel by 0051, while West Texas Intermediate was down 82 cents, or 1.3%, at $62.08 a barrel.
China, US Spar Over Beijing's Demands for Inclusion of 'Belt and Road' Initiative in UN Afghan Resolution
Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, the current council president, told reporters afterward that diplomats were working on a new text and 'we're in the process of reaching a compromise.'
Massachusetts Reports 8th Case of Human Infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus
The person who has been reported to be infected by EEE is identified to be around 50-year-old man from northeastern Bristol County.
Residents at Zika Cluster in Singapore Step up Precautions against Mosquito Breeding
Residents of the area have purchased mosquito repellents to protect themselves from mosquitoes and have taken to wearing long pants when they step ouT.
From Flash Mob and Laser Shows to Lennon Walls: How Hong Kongers Sustained 100 Days of Protests With Creativity
From laser pen light shows, to flashmob singalongs and human chains, we look at some of the inventive methods embraced by a movement in Hong Kong that shows no signs of abating.
Hong Kong Reopens After Violent Weekend of Clashes and Anti-government Protests
Around 20 'radical protesters' had attacked two police officers on Sunday evening, hurling petrol bombs, bricks, and threatening the safety of the officers.
Two Injured in Shooting at Youth Football Game in Texas: Police
Authorities say a woman was struck in the leg and a girl was grazed in the back when shots rang out during the game among elementary school-aged children Saturday afternoon in Fort Worth.
Saudi Arabia's Oil Supply May Take Weeks to Fully Recover After Drone Attack on Aramco Plants
The attacks in Abqaiq and Khurais knocked down some 5.7 million barrels per day (bpd) of the kingdom's oil production.
Trump Confirms Death of Osama Bin Laden's Son and Al-Qaeda Heir Hamza bin Laden in US Anti-Terror Operation
US media reported at the beginning of August that bin Laden was killed during the last two years in an operation that involved the US. But Trump and other senior officials so far had refused to confirm or deny it publicly.
Adult Mosquitoes Found in US' Hillsboro Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Health Department's emergency response supervisor Juddy Tufts said it is unusual to be this far into the summer with no other mosquitoes testing positive for the virus.