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Red 'Alert': Temperatures Soar to Record High in World's Northernmost Inhabited Settlement
The temperature — 21 degrees on the Celsius scale — was recorded on Sunday at Canada's Alert, a permanent military base on the 82nd parallel which intercepts Russian communications and which has been home to a weather station since 1950.
New Zealand PM 'Utterly' Disagrees with Trump's 'Xenophobic' Tweets Against Democrat Congresswomen
Donald Trump on Sunday urged a group of four Democratic congresswomen of colour, three of them US-born to "go back" to the countries they came from, then renewed his attack on them a day later.
Nine Killed in Plane Crash During Skydiving Trip in Sweden
The region's main University Hospital of Umea confirmed there were no survivors and relatives of the deceased had been notified. Neither Jonsson nor the hospital immediately identified the victims' names or nationalities.
Qatar Opens Biggest Coast Guard Base Amid US-Iran Standoff
The 600,000-plus square-metre site aims to "facilitate the securing of all territorial waters of the State and border posts", the interior ministry, Qatar interior ministry said.
7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Kills 1 Person in Indonesia, Creates Panic Among Residents
The main quake was felt in other parts of Indonesia, including cities on Sulawesi island and in Sorong on Papua island.
Britain Says Iran Tanker Will be Freed After Guarantees on Destination
After what he called a 'conservative call' with Mohammad Javad Zarif, he said Britain would facilitate release if they received guarantees that it would not be going to Syria.
India Likely to Continue Supporting Afghanistan Despite US Drawdown: Pentagon
India desires a stable Afghanistan that does not harbour terrorists who could target Indian interests and does not have close ties with Pakistan, the Pentagon said.
This Toxic Lake in Russia's Siberia Has Become a Selfie Sensation
The lake is blue, however, as a result of a chemical reaction between toxic waste elements from a local power station, and environmentalists are warning people against coming into contact with the water.
Johnson & Johnson Faces Criminal Probe in US Over Cancer Risks from its Baby Talcum Powder: Report
J&J disclosed in its annual report in February that it had received subpoenas from the Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission related to the ongoing baby powder litigation but did not give more details.
Plane Skids off Recently Repaired Runway at Nepal Airport, All 66 Passengers Safe
Yeti airline's flight NYT-422 from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu skidded 20 metres off the recently repaired runway after it became slippery due to the continuous downpour since morning.
After Trump's Tweet on 'Tit-for-tat' Tariff, India & US to Restart Trade Talks with Bleak Signs of Compromise
US President Donald Trump has been putting pressure on India to do more to open its markets, saying this week again on Twitter its high tariffs were 'unacceptable'.
UN Chief Condemns Airstrikes After Two Syrian Hospitals Hit, Russia Denies Involvement
An ambulance centre, a clinic and two hospitals including one in Maarat al Numan that is among the largest in the area were attacked on Wednesday, according to the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations, a Syrian doctors' group.
In France, a Woman is Killed by Partner or Ex-partner Every Three Days
On average, 219,000 women between the ages of 18 and 75 experience physical or sexual violence every year at the hands of their current or former partner, data from French government shows.
Two Marines Held for Smuggling Mexican Migrants through California Border into US: Report
The two US marines trafficked three Mexicans about 10 kilometers over the border in their vehicle in return for $8,000.
US Spa Fined for Denying Service to Blind Man, Said 'His Kind' Can't Follow Instructions
Authorities said the complainant, who was not identified, went to the spa in July 2017 with a friend for a massage at the facility in Los Angeles's Westlake neighborhood.
Mohammed bin Salman's Sister Faces Trial After Workman Beaten Up at Her Paris Luxury Apartment
Hassa bint Salman, sister of powerful Mohammed bin Salman stands accused of ordering her bodyguard to beat up the workman after he was seen taking a photo inside her home in September 2016.