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‘Not Donald Trump, Not Saudi Arabia’, But Who Leaked Jeff Bezos’ ‘Dirty Pictures’ to Tabloid?
The National Enquirer tabloid denied allegations that it had tried to extort and blackmail Bezos.
Nawaz Sharif Won't Soon Get to Fly Out of Pakistan as Imran Khan Govt Refuses to Relax Norms for Former PM
In their petitions, Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law argued that the Exit from Pakistan Rules 2010 did not apply to them as they were not involved in corruption, misuse of authority, terrorism or any conspiracy and thus should be removed from ECL...
Death Toll in Turkey's Istanbul Building Collapse Rises to 16
The building in Istanbul's mostly-residential Kartal district collapsed on Wednesday. The cause is under investigation but officials have said its top three floors were illegally built.
Trump Says No Xi Meeting Expected Before March 1 Deadline in US-China Trade War Negotiations
The United States has threatened to more than double existing tariffs on Chinese goods at the start of March if there is no agreement on measures to reform China's trade practices, which Washington says are deeply unfair.
Argentine Footballer Emiliano Sala's Body Identified in Wreckage of Plane Crash in the English Channel
The Argentine striker's body was recovered on Wednesday and brought to the Isle of Portland in southern England for formal identification by coroners, who investigate violent deaths in Britain.
Venezuela Opposition Plans to Get Oil Money From US Fund Amid Crisis Over Presidency
The fund would receive income accrued by state-run oil firm PDVSA's US unit Citgo Petroleum Corp since last month, when US President Donald Trump recognised Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate head of state.
Chinese Hunger For 'World's Smelliest Fruit' Threatens Malaysian Forests
Growers in Malaysia are increasingly shifting from small orchards to industrial-scale operations — a trend that environmentalists warn presents a new threat to rainforests already challenged by loggers and palm oil plantations.
Venezuelan Oppn Leader Guaido's Envoy Invited to Trump's State of Union Address
Venezuelan opposition chief Juan Guaido declared himself interim president last month, triggering an ongoing standoff with socialist leader Nicolas Maduro. Following this, the Donald Trump administration recognised Guaido as interim president.
Saudi Arabia to Address Abuse of Male Guardianship System: Report
Every Saudi woman is assigned a male relative - often a father or husband but sometimes an uncle, brother or even a son - whose approval is needed to marry, obtain a passport and travel abroad.
Donald Trump Pushes For Troop Withdrawal From 'Endless' Afghanistan, Syria Wars
Trump's comments come in the face of warnings by US intelligence chiefs that a hasty US withdrawal from Afghanistan and Syria could allow a resurgence by Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group.
Pentagon to Deploy 3,750 Additional Troops to US-Mexico Border
The announcement is in line with Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan's announcement on Tuesday about the next phase of a military mission. The additions will bring the total number of active-duty troops on the border to 4,350.
UK Prepares Secret Plans to Evacuate Queen if Riots Break Out in London Post-Brexit
In the event of the UK and EU failing to agree a settlement before the Brexit deadline of March 29, the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, will be moved out of London to a secret location.
Iran Warns Europe Not to Force 'Strategic Leap' on Missile Range
'If the Europeans, or anyone else, want to conspire to disarm Iran of missiles, we will be forced to make a strategic leap,' the deputy chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday.
Strong 6.1-Magnitude Quake Rocks Western Indonesia, No Reports of Casualties
Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone nations on Earth due to its position straddling the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic plates collide.
Crowds Brave Snow Flurries to See British Royals Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
The royal couple, whose official title is the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, seemed unperturbed by the adverse conditions as they chatted with some of the fans who had waited patiently for them to arrive as heavy snow fell.
Netherlands Inspectorate Trains Vets to Speak Dutch For Brexit
Roughly 100 are veterinarians being hired to handle livestock inspections after Britain leaves the EU and its huge single market on March 29. The Dutch imported 237 million euros of British meat in 2017.